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$194+ Cheap flights from Santa Fe (SAF) to Illinois

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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAF — ORD
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Fe to Illinois

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$194
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$340
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Cheapest flights from Santa Fe to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Fe to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/245:06 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/3112:09 pmORD - SAF
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 6/35:06 pmSAF - STL
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/73:08 pmSTL - SAF
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/210:55 amSAF - STL
2 stops9h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/66:30 amSTL - SAF
2 stops7h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 7/175:59 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/215:00 amORD - SAF
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/21:32 pmSAF - PIA
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/68:50 amPIA - SAF
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 4/304:34 pmSAF - CMI
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/47:00 amCMI - SAF
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$519

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

Fly from

Santa Fe

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Sat 5/24

5:06 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/31

12:09 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$194

Santa FeSt. Louis

SAF - STL

SAFSTL

Santa Fe

Tue 6/3

5:06 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 6/7

3:08 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$244

Santa FeSt. Louis

SAF - STL

SAFSTL

Santa Fe

Fri 5/2

10:55 am-9:48 pm

2 stops9h 53m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/6

6:30 am-12:45 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$294

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Thu 7/17

5:59 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

5:00 am-9:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

$338

Santa FePeoria

SAF - PIA

SAFPIA

Santa Fe

Fri 5/2

1:32 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Greater Peoria

Tue 5/6

8:50 am-12:45 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$364

Santa FeChampaign

SAF - CMI

SAFCMI

Santa Fe

Wed 4/30

4:34 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 5/4

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$519

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Wed 6/25

10:01 am-6:35 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$225

Santa FeSt. Louis

SAF - STL

SAFSTL

Santa Fe

Thu 5/1

10:02 am-4:36 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$239

Santa FeSt. Louis

SAF - STL

SAFSTL

Santa Fe

Thu 5/1

7:00 am-3:47 pm

2 stops7h 47m

$249

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Sun 6/15

5:59 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 26m

$257

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Deals found on 4/17

Best time to book a flight from Santa Fe to Illinois

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Santa Fe to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Fe to Illinois. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
8,667 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
8,667 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Fe to Illinois. 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 from for flights from Santa Fe to Illinois?

    Located just 9.8 mi from the city center, Santa Fe (SAF) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from Santa Fe.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Fe to Illinois?

    The most popular route from Santa Fe to Illinois is Santa Fe - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Santa Fe - Lambert-St Louis or Santa Fe - Greater Peoria.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Santa Fe to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Santa Fe to Illinois

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Fe to Illinois. 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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