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Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Antonio & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
CHI
Destination airport IATA code
SAT
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
3 hours 1 min

San Antonio SAT Flight Information

Traveling From
Chicago
Origin Airport IATA Code
CHI
Traveling To
San Antonio
Destination Airport IATA Code
SAT
Number of Airlines Serving
13
Available Airlines
Distance
1677 km
Direct Flight Time
2 57
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Chicago and San Antonio?
How would you like to get from Chicago to San Antonio? You can decide to fly with American Airlines or 2 other airline companies on the ORD to San Antonio Airport route. Alternatively, pick Southwest Airlines and travel from Midway Airport to SAT instead. Decisions, decisions.
How long is a direct flight from Chicago to San Antonio?
If you’re the sort of traveller who enjoys getting to know their seat mates, you’ll have approximately 2 hours and 54 minutes to do so during your direct Chicago to San Antonio flight. This trip of 1,050 miles can be as fast as 2 hours and 44 minutes, which is still enough time to forge a new friendship or two.
What are the best airports for Chicago to San Antonio flights?
Compare the different ways to jet from Chicago to San Antonio and walk away with the best deal. The most popular routes are:

  • Midway Airport to San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) - 264 flights per week
  • O’Hare Airport to San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) - 31 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Chicago to San Antonio?
There are quite a few airlines operating between Chicago and San Antonio. Find one that will offer you more for your hard-earned money among these reputable options:

  • Southwest Airlines with 859 flights every month.
  • Delta with 260 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 73 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 60 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Chicago to San Antonio?
A world of possibilities awaits in San Antonio. Begin your amazing adventure by booking a seat on one of the 38 flights which run daily from Chicago to San Antonio.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Chicago to San Antonio, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Chicago to San Antonio is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Chicago to San Antonio  

Every day between Chicago and San Antonio, 17 flights from 13 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Canada, JAL, Aer Lingus, Emirates, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Iberia, ANA, Lufthansa, British Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 2hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 1677 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Chicago to San Antonio — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Chicago to San Antonio to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Place to stay after flight from Chicago to San Antonio

Riverwalk Plaza

Riverwalk Plaza

4 out of 5
100 Villita Street, Dwyer/Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,462 reviews)
"Loved staying here! The pool and pool area were great, and it was right on the riverwalk. No complaints except the elevators kept breaking the last few days of our stay. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2024

Riverwalk Plaza
Crockett Hotel

Crockett Hotel

3 out of 5
320 Bonham, San Antonio, TX
Stay at this historic hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,625 reviews)
Great location
"Great location at and Merrill part of the Alamo."

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2024

Crockett Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Airport

2.5 out of 5
850 Halm Blvd, San Antonio, TX
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,524 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Airport
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Menger Hotel

Menger Hotel

3.5 out of 5
204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX
Stay at this historic hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,763 reviews)
"awesome history"

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2024

Menger Hotel
Hotel Gibbs Downtown Riverwalk

Hotel Gibbs Downtown Riverwalk

3.5 out of 5
105 N Alamo, San Antonio, TX
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,736 reviews)
Excellent place to stay in San Antonio.
"Truly wonderful stay. I loved the history of the building, which is certainly the draw. The breakfast was amazing, and the service from the entire staff was top-notch."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2024

Hotel Gibbs Downtown Riverwalk
Hotel Contessa

Hotel Contessa

4 out of 5
306 W Market Street, San Antonio, TX
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,722 reviews)
"This was the perfect place. My son loved the room service and hamburger."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2024

Hotel Contessa
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