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

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1,071 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA6485
AA American
CR7
11:45 AM
CDT T3
2:04 PM
MDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6485
AA American
CR7
5:12 PM
MDT
9:10 PM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Santa Fe
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,071 mi 3h 19m nonstop -1h behind 26 1-stop hubs

ORD–SAF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,071 miles in approximately 3h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–SAF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 CR7 3h19 46% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to SAF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SAF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
586
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → SAF
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Return
SAF → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Santa Fe from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Santa Fe Municipal Airport.
Metric ORD→SAF MDW→SAF
Distance from ORD 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 3h 19m 2h 48m
Departure OTP 46%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Santa Fe Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Fe.
Distance & Flight Time
1,071 mi / 1,723 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 19m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–SAF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Santa Fe route.
Route details
Distance1,071 mi / 1,723 km
Flight time3h 19m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: SAF
IATA / ICAOSAF / KSAF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation6,348 ft / 1,935 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to SAF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport take approximately 3h 19m. The route covers 1,071 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ORD to SAF. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, OMA, AUS, SAT, MDW, MSP, SGF, EGE, MAF, TUL, VNY, LAS, BNA, BWI, SNA, SAN, BFI, SJC, PBI, SFO, MIA, HNL, DEN, LAX, DFW and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Fe is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SAF to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 ORD to SAF

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to SAF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to SAF ranges from 3 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,071 miles (1,723 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).