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$80+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to San Antonio (SAT)

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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SAT
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$80
(Mytrip)

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January

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September

Average price

$447

Good round-trip deal

$371 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to San Antonio
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to San Antonio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1610:26 pmORD - SAT
1 stop13h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/197:00 amSAT - ORD
1 stop16h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/179:55 amORD - SAT
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Mon 4/216:17 pmSAT - ORD
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/24$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/153:18 pmORD - SAT
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/56:15 amSAT - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$240
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/57:00 amORD - SAT
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Tue 5/612:50 pmSAT - ORD
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$242
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/136:45 amORD - SAT
1 stop12h 16mFrontier
Fri 4/186:47 pmSAT - ORD
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$258
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Tue 4/19:57 pmORD - SAT
2 stops23h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/89:35 pmSAT - ORD
3 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/179:00 amORD - SAT
Nonstop3h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/202:11 pmSAT - ORD
Nonstop2h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/23$287

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio that are best for you.

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ChicagoSan Antonio

ORD - SAT

ORDSAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

10:26 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop13h 44m

San Antonio

Sat 4/19

7:00 am-11:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$218

ChicagoSan Antonio

ORD - SAT

ORDSAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

9:55 am-5:29 pm

1 stop7h 34m

San Antonio

Mon 4/21

6:17 pm-12:53 am

1 stop6h 36m

$236

ChicagoSan Antonio

ORD - SAT

ORDSAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

3:18 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Antonio

Mon 5/5

6:15 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$240

ChicagoSan Antonio

ORD - SAT

ORDSAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

7:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

San Antonio

Tue 5/6

12:50 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$242

ChicagoSan Antonio

ORD - SAT

ORDSAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/13

6:45 am-7:01 pm

1 stop12h 16m

San Antonio

Tue 4/15

9:03 am-7:04 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$258

ChicagoSan Antonio

ORD - SAT

ORDSAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

9:57 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops23h 38m

San Antonio

Tue 4/8

9:35 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops16h 40m

$282

ChicagoSan Antonio

ORD - SAT

ORDSAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

9:00 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

San Antonio

Sun 4/20

2:11 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$287

ChicagoSan Antonio

ORD - SAT

ORDSAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/21

7:47 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops24h 14m

$80

ChicagoSan Antonio

ORD - SAT

ORDSAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/23

7:50 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$109

ChicagoSan Antonio

ORD - SAT

ORDSAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/23

5:05 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$119

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Antonio in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Antonio flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Antonio flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Antonio flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Antonio flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Antonio flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to San Antonio

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Antonio from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio (average of $295). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 ORD to SAT?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to San Antonio. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to San Antonio. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to SAT are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in San Antonio by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Antonio ranges from 1.6 - 3.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit San Antonio when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in San Antonio by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Antonio, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Antonio

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Antonio. 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 San Antonio. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to San Antonio. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Antonio from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    San Antonio (SAT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Antonio. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Antonio from Chicago O'Hare Intl; the airport handles an average of 17 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the San Antonio airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl. It is only a 7.6 mi journey from San Antonio (SAT) to San Antonio’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $218 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $227 and $236 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $80 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $109 and Delta from $119 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio consider choosing Alaska Airlines (88%), Emirates (88%) or American Airlines (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio? While on average our users pay $467, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $114. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Antonio), is priced around $151.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to San Antonio that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to San Antonio flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to San Antonio?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to San Antonio.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to San Antonio?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Antonio 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio (average of $295). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 4 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to San Antonio

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to San Antonio. 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$120Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$309Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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