Cheap Flight Deals From Chicago (CHI) to San Antonio (SAT) Starting at $60

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Chicago to San Antonio

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 1
MDW
Midway Intl.
SAT
San Antonio Intl.
$168 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 29 from Midway Intl. to San Antonio Intl., returning Sun, Oct 1, priced at $168 found 1 hour ago
Sat, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 2
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAT
San Antonio Intl.
$211 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$211
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 30 from O'Hare Intl. to San Antonio Intl., returning Mon, Oct 2, priced at $211 found 3 hours ago

Airfares from $60 One Way, $119 Round Trip from Chicago to San Antonio

Prices starting at $119 for return flights and $60 for one-way flights to San Antonio were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 28
ORD
Chicago
SAT
San Antonio
$119 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$119
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 21 from Chicago to San Antonio, returning Sat, Oct 28, priced at $119 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 11
ORD
Chicago
SAT
San Antonio
$128 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$128
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 7 from Chicago to San Antonio, returning Mon, Dec 11, priced at $128 found 6 hours ago
Wed, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 16
MDW
Chicago
SAT
San Antonio
$128 Roundtrip, just found
$128
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 11 from Chicago to San Antonio, returning Mon, Oct 16, priced at $128 just found
Mon, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 30
ORD
Chicago
SAT
San Antonio
$128 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$128
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 23 from Chicago to San Antonio, returning Mon, Oct 30, priced at $128 found 6 hours ago
Wed, Jan 3 - Wed, Jan 10
ORD
Chicago
SAT
San Antonio
$238 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$238
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 3 from Chicago to San Antonio, returning Wed, Jan 10, priced at $238 found 1 day ago

More About Flying To San Antonio from Chicago

Route Information for Flights from Chicago to San Antonio

Origin Airport IATA Code
CHI
Destination Airport IATA Code
SAT
Distance
1042 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, JAL, Aer Lingus, Emirates, Royal Jordanian, Iberia, ANA, Lufthansa, United Airlines, British Airways
Earliest Flight Arrival
5:29PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
4:03AM UTC

Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Antonio

Airports in Chicago

The city of Chicago is primarily served by two international airports. Travelers looking for low-fare flights from Chicago can use Orbitz.com to find flights from both O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare International Airport is located approximately 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Midway International Airport is located on the city's southwest side, approximately eight miles from Chicago's Loop. O'Hare serves as a hub for American Airlines and United Airlines, and Midway is a hub for Southwest Airlines.

Chicago Airport Parking

Daily, hourly, and valet parking are available at O'Hare. Rates vary from $2.00 to $10.00 per hour. An economy parking lot is also available at a rate of $2.00 per hour. Similar parking options and rates apply at Midway.

Chicago Airport Transportation

There are numerous transportation options for getting to and from both O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare can be accessed via regional trains, buses, and local mass transit lines. The CTA Blue Line offers a fast and convenient transportation option to and from this airport. Midway is served by the CTA Orange Line. Car rental services are available at both airports, and travelers can quickly book car rental services at either airport using Orbitz.com.

Chicago Airport Restaurants

Both O'Hare and Midway offer a variety of restaurant options for travelers. Restaurants located in both airports include Starbuck's Coffee, Chicago Style Hot Dogs, McDonald's, Auntie Anne's, Chili's, Cinnabon, and Dunkin Donuts, making it easy for visitors to grab a quick breakfast, snack, or meal. By using Orbitz.com, travelers can quickly and easily find low-fare flights from Chicago.

Vacation in San Antonio

Whether they are planning a vacation or a business trip to San Antonio, Orbitz.com allows travelers to find cheap flights to San Antonio by searching several airlines at once. This allows travelers to choose the best option for them and their budget.

San Antonio Airports

The San Antonio International Airport services the San Antonio area with an average of 280 inbound and outbound flights daily. A partial list of the 16 airlines that currently serve the airport include American, United, Southwest, US Airways, Delta, Airtran, and Skywest. The airport is approximately 8.5 miles from downtown San Antonio.

Transportation from the Airport

Getting to your hotel or destination from the airport using a taxi, rental car, shuttle, bus or limo is made easy with Orbitz.com. These services can be prearranged when you purchase your air tickets with Orbitz. Several San Antonio companies offer taxi service to the city. The average cost of traveling to downtown is $25, and it is $12 to nearby hotels. VIA Metropolitan Transit bus service operates within the city and provides public transportation to a large portion of San Antonio for a low fee of $4 for an all-day pass.

San Antonio Weather

The weather in San Antonio ranges from hot summers to mild winters. Typically the spring is wet and the summer is dry.

San Antonio Attractions

San Antonio has many attractions for families, ranging from theme parks to art museums. Orbitz.com can help you find the best attractions and discounts the city has to offer along with cheap flights to San Antonio.

Frequently asked questions

Am I able to catch a flight from Chicago to San Antonio now?
Head to our Covid-19 Travel Advisor for the most up-to-date information on travel restrictions and quarantine requirements when getting a flight from Chicago to San Antonio.
Are there non-stop flights from Chicago to San Antonio?
Start packing those bags, because there are a couple of airlines that operate direct flights from Chicago, IL (ORD-O’Hare Intl.) to San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT). Check out the deals with American Airlines and United Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Chicago to San Antonio?
Traveling from Midway Airport to San Antonio Airport will take a minimum of 3 hours and 25 minutes. Treat yourself to a wine and watch a movie or two — this is the perfect opportunity to sit back and relax.
What airlines fly from Chicago to San Antonio most frequently?
Look up American Airlines (AA). This airline offers some of the most frequent flights from ORD to SAT. It operates 73 services on this route every month and is a favorite with passengers. If you’d like more options, have a look at the prices with United Airlines (UA), which offers 60 flights from Chicago to San Antonio each month.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I cancel my flight to San Antonio?
We get that traveling right now has its challenges, so it’s good to know that many reservations booked through us are able to be cancelled or changed. If your travel plans to San Antonio have been affected by COVID-19, a lot of airlines are making things easier by offering credits to use at a later date. Just sign in to your account and you’ll quickly see what options are available. Our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more information.
Are there flights to San Antonio with flexible change policies?
In most cases you’ll have the option to reschedule your flight to San Antonio without a change fee. All you have to do then is pay the difference between the old flight and the new one. Look for the “no change fees” filter and book with confidence.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.