Chicago to Santa Fe (MDW–SAF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDW Airport Page →
1,074 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 44m UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Santa Fe flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 44m F9Y4 → AABAIB Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Fe flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 22m WN → AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Fe flights
DAL Dallas 6h 36m EJAKOWWN → EJAXE Dallas (DAL) to Santa Fe flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 30m WN → AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Fe flights
BNA Nashville ~5h 44m WN → Nashville (BNA) to Santa Fe flights
BOS Boston ~8h 5m WN → Boston (BOS) to Santa Fe flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Santa Fe
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,074 mi 2h 14m nonstop -1h behind

MDW–SAF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to SAF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DEN ~4h 44m BNA ~5h 44m DFW ~5h 44m PHX ~6h 22m DAL ~6h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
447
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → SAF
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
SAF → MDW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Fe from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Santa Fe Municipal Airport.
Metric MDW→SAF ORD→SAF MKE→SAF
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 7 –
Flight time 2h 14m 3h 14m 2h 49m
Departure OTP 73% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Santa Fe flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Santa Fe flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Santa Fe Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Santa Fe is 1 hour behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · SAF: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Fe.
Distance & Flight Time
1,074 mi / 1,728 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 14m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–SAF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Santa Fe route.
Route details
Distance1,074 mi / 1,728 km
Flight time2h 14m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: SAF
Full nameSanta Fe Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSAF / KSAF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation6,348 ft / 1,935 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to SAF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport take about 2h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 1,074 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Santa Fe is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SAF to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to SAF

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to SAF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to SAF is about 2 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,074 miles (1,728 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).