Chicago to Santa Fe (ORD–SAF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–SAF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,071 miles in approximately 3h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 14 | CR7 | 3h09 | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Santa Fe from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→SAF | MDW→SAF | MKE→SAF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 9m | 2h 23m | 2h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 46% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · SAF: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Fe.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 and SkyWest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ORD to SAF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to SAF is about 3 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,071 miles (1,723 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
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 (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).