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$218+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SAF
fev 25 — mar 41
ter 2/25
ter 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Santa Fe are usually found in April or October, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Santa Fe

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Fe (SAF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated fevereiro 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$430
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$218
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$639
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Santa Fe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Santa Fe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on fevereiro 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
sex 3/1410:15 amORD - SAF
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
seg 3/174:44 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$430
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
qui 5/15:05 amORD - SAF
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
dom 5/46:05 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$478

Find flights from Chicago to Santa Fe within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 fevereiro 20, 2025.

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Chicago

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Santa Fe

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sex 3/14

10:15 am-5:56 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Santa Fe

seg 3/17

4:44 pm-12:18 am

1 stop6h 34m

$430

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qui 5/1

5:05 am-9:32 am

1 stop5h 27m

Santa Fe

dom 5/4

6:05 pm-12:29 am

1 stop5h 24m

$478

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 4/26

6:55 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$218

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 4/26

2:18 pm-9:26 am

2 stops20h 08m

$287

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Deals found on 2/20

Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Santa Fe

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Santa Fe in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-Santa Fe flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Santa Fe flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Santa Fe flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Santa Fe 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-Santa Fe flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Santa Fe

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Santa Fe including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Santa Fe?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Santa Fe. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Santa Fe. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santa Fe (average of $372). Flying from Chicago to Santa Fe in March is currently the most expensive (average of $563). 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 CHI to SAF?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 fevereiro 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Santa Fe in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Santa Fe by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Fe ranges from 0.5 - 2.6 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.6 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Santa Fe when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Santa Fe by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Fe, 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 32.0 F).

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 fevereiro 20, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,766 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

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 Chicago 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 Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Santa Fe from Chicago, you will be flying to Santa Fe, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Fe (SAF) is located 9.8 mi from the center of Santa Fe. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Santa Fe per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Fe round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Fe, with prices starting at $430. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $478 round trip. American Airlines is 2% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santa Fe (average of $372). Flying from Chicago to Santa Fe in March is currently the most expensive (average of $563). 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 Chicago to Santa Fe

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 fevereiro 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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