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$295+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Fe (SAF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SAF
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Santa Fe

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Santa Fe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Santa Fe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/108:20 pm
ORD
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SAF
Nonstop3h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 6/166:45 am
SAF
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/127:04 am
ORD
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SAF
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Sat 5/162:04 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop7h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/510:41 am
ORD
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SAF
1 stop5h 58m
American Airlines
Tue 5/122:04 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop7h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/21$391
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/188:20 pm
ORD
-
SAF
Nonstop3h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 6/236:45 am
SAF
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/15:00 am
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop5h 38m
American Airlines
Fri 7/36:45 am
SAF
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/296:04 am
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop8h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 5/411:56 am
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop8h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2212:05 pm
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop6h 51m
American Airlines
Sat 4/2512:36 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop6h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$435
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/37:00 pm
ORD
-
SAF
Nonstop3h 14m
American Airlines
Mon 8/106:45 am
SAF
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/68:20 pm
ORD
-
SAF
Nonstop3h 22m
American Airlines
Wed 6/106:45 am
SAF
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$451

Find flight deals from Chicago to Santa Fe

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Fe (SAF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$295
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$544

Good round-trip deal

$544 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Santa Fe that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Santa Fe that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/11

6:00 am-9:44 am

1 stop4h 44m

Santa Fe

Sun 6/14

6:00 pm-12:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

$468

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

12:55 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Santa Fe

Sat 4/25

5:49 pm-12:29 am

1 stop5h 40m

$525

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

2:30 pm-9:24 am

2 stops19h 54m

Santa Fe

Mon 5/4

5:49 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$559

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

12:40 pm-9:09 am

2 stops21h 29m

Santa Fe

Sat 4/25

5:49 pm-12:29 am

1 stop5h 40m

$565

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

7:10 am-5:08 pm

2 stops10h 58m

Santa Fe

Sun 4/26

5:49 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 41m

$574

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

5:55 pm-9:24 am

2 stops16h 29m

Santa Fe

Sat 5/16

5:49 pm-12:58 am

1 stop6h 09m

$576

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

4:05 pm-9:09 am

2 stops18h 04m

Santa Fe

Sun 4/26

5:49 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 41m

$590

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/20

11:08 pm-9:44 am

2 stops11h 36m

Santa Fe

Fri 5/22

6:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$631

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

4:05 pm-9:09 am

2 stops18h 04m

Santa Fe

Mon 4/13

3:24 pm-6:20 am

2 stops13h 56m

$631

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

8:03 pm-9:09 am

2 stops14h 06m

Santa Fe

Mon 4/20

3:24 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$635

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Santa Fe

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Santa Fe in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Santa Fe flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Santa Fe flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Santa Fe flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Santa Fe flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Santa Fe flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Santa Fe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Fe from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Santa Fe

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Santa Fe?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santa Fe (average of $181). Flying from Chicago to Santa Fe in March is currently the most expensive (average of $348). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to SAF?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Santa Fe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 22, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Santa Fe as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Fe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Fe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Fe. Reviews last updated March 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to Santa Fe have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,489 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Santa Fe. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Fe from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Santa Fe from Chicago, you will be flying to Santa Fe, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Fe (SAF) is located 9.8 mi from the center of Santa Fe. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Santa Fe per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Santa Fe?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Chicago to Santa Fe in about 4h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Chicago to Santa Fe is about 1070 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Fe round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Fe, with prices starting at $254. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $254 round trip. American Airlines is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Santa Fe?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Santa Fe is $554. On average you can expect to pay $578. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Fe), can usually be booked for $379.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Santa Fe that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Santa Fe flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Santa Fe?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Santa Fe.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Santa Fe?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Santa Fe by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Santa Fe?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santa Fe (average of $181). Flying from Chicago to Santa Fe in March is currently the most expensive (average of $348). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Fe

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Santa Fe. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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