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$264+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Santa Fe (SAF)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SAF
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Santa Fe

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Santa Fe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Santa Fe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:45 pmORD - SAF
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/256:02 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:56 amORD - SAF
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/14:40 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/255:00 amORD - SAF
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/251:30 pmSAF - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$436
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/177:02 amORD - SAF
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/232:10 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/246:00 amSTL - SAF
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/313:27 pmSAF - STL
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/228:00 amSTL - SAF
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/2512:02 pmSAF - STL
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/2611:12 amORD - SAF
Nonstop3h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/313:27 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$485
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:45 pmORD - SAF
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:02 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$497
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/319:00 amORD - SAF
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/11:30 pmSAF - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$544
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/255:00 amORD - SAF
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/313:27 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$562
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:45 pmORD - SAF
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:02 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$564
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/3011:12 amORD - SAF
Nonstop3h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/11:30 pmSAF - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$573

Find flight deals from Illinois to Santa Fe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Santa Fe flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$264
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December

Average price

$287

Good round-trip deal

$234 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Santa Fe that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Santa Fe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/20

11:55 am-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Santa Fe

Mon 1/26

6:25 am-2:47 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$264

St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/18

5:14 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Fe

Mon 2/23

3:32 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 33m

$264

St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/5

8:54 am-2:48 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Santa Fe

Tue 5/26

6:01 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$314

St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/6

4:15 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Santa Fe

Sat 1/10

3:30 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$334

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/2

12:44 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Santa Fe

Tue 1/6

6:25 am-3:37 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$344

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/21

9:11 am-4:35 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Santa Fe

Tue 1/27

3:23 pm-12:23 am

1 stop8h 00m

$374

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

5:05 am-9:57 am

1 stop5h 52m

Santa Fe

Thu 1/29

12:14 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$374

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

5:05 am-9:58 am

1 stop5h 53m

Santa Fe

Thu 1/22

12:14 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$384

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/21

5:15 am-9:32 am

1 stop5h 17m

Santa Fe

Wed 5/27

6:01 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$388

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/2

7:06 am-2:57 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Santa Fe

Mon 1/5

2:08 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$389

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Santa Fe

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Santa Fe (average of $179). Flying from Illinois to Santa Fe in March is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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 IL to SAF?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Illinois to Santa Fe is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Santa Fe (SAF), located 9.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Santa Fe.

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

    Departing from Illinois to Santa Fe will take you 5h 17m. The distance between Illinois and Santa Fe is about 1070 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Santa Fe? While on average our users pay $782, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $156. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Fe), is priced around $343.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Santa Fe?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Santa Fe (average of $179). Flying from Illinois to Santa Fe in March is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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 Illinois to Santa Fe

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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