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$244+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SAF
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Santa Fe

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Round-trip from

$244
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$381
From Illinois to Santa Fe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($110 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/165:18 amSTL - SAF
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/207:15 amSAF - STL
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/15:00 amORD - SAF
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/95:59 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/1611:54 amORD - SAF
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/233:37 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 9/225:15 amSTL - SAF
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/277:20 amSAF - STL
2 stops7h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$276

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

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Illinois

Fly to

Santa Fe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/16

5:18 am-9:33 am

1 stop5h 15m

Santa Fe

Sat 9/20

7:15 am-3:09 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$244

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/1

5:00 am-9:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

Santa Fe

Sat 8/9

5:59 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 31m

$254

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

11:54 am-4:21 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Santa Fe

Sat 8/23

3:37 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$255

St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/22

5:15 am-9:23 am

1 stop5h 08m

Santa Fe

Sat 9/27

7:20 am-3:44 pm

2 stops7h 24m

$276

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/11

3:58 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$258

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

12:45 pm-9:22 am

2 stops21h 37m

$309

St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/18

10:08 am-4:13 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$322

St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/18

8:00 am-5:11 pm

2 stops10h 11m

$327

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Deals found on 7/2

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Santa Fe

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Santa Fe (average of $372). Flying from Illinois to Santa Fe in March is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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 July 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois 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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Illinois to Santa Fe to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Santa Fe (average of $372). Flying from Illinois to Santa Fe in March is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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