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$224+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SAF
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/186:38 am
STL
-
SAF
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 2/231:43 pm
SAF
-
STL
1 stop9h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 2/248:41 am
STL
-
SAF
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 2/281:23 pm
SAF
-
STL
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/247:41 am
STL
-
SAF
2 stops10h 27m
United Airlines
Tue 3/31:23 pm
SAF
-
STL
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/1112:03 pm
STL
-
SAF
1 stop5h 32m
American Airlines
Sun 2/153:35 pm
SAF
-
STL
1 stop7h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/257:58 am
STL
-
SAF
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 2/283:35 pm
SAF
-
STL
1 stop7h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/36:00 am
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop8h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 3/102:33 pm
SAF
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/45:12 am
STL
-
SAF
1 stop5h 27m
American Airlines
Wed 4/812:19 pm
SAF
-
STL
2 stops9h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/276:00 am
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop8h 13m
American Airlines
Mon 3/23:35 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop8h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/29$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/205:00 am
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop5h 39m
American Airlines
Wed 2/254:15 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 6/106:12 pm
ORD
-
SAF
Nonstop3h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 6/166:45 am
SAF
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 4/2812:55 pm
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop5h 18m
United Airlines
Sat 5/23:31 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop6h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 7/15:15 am
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop5h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 7/76:01 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop4h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$349

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 January 29, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$264
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$224
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$769

Good round-trip deal

$394 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Santa Fe that are best for you.

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St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/26

6:38 am-1:13 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Santa Fe

Thu 3/5

3:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$264

St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/18

5:12 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 27m

Santa Fe

Mon 2/23

1:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$264

St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/24

8:41 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Santa Fe

Sat 2/28

1:23 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$265

St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/24

7:41 am-5:08 pm

2 stops10h 27m

Santa Fe

Tue 3/3

1:23 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$270

St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/11

12:03 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Santa Fe

Sun 2/15

3:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$274

St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/25

7:58 am-3:05 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Santa Fe

Sat 2/28

3:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$299

St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/4

5:12 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 27m

Santa Fe

Wed 4/8

12:19 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$309

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Santa Fe

Wed 3/11

1:42 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$314

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Santa Fe

Mon 3/2

1:43 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$315

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/9

5:00 am-9:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

Santa Fe

Tue 6/16

6:00 pm-12:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

$348

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Santa Fe

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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 $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.

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 7h 04m. The distance between Illinois and Santa Fe is about 890 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 $424, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $354. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Fe), is priced around $348.

  • 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 $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 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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