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

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Chicago to Santa Fe
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,071 mi 3h 8m nonstop -1h behind 38 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 8m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 0 – – 78% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SAF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
679
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Fe from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Santa Fe Municipal Airport.
Metric ORD→SAF MDW→SAF MKE→SAF
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 0 – 1
Flight time 3h 8m 2h 48m 2h 49m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Santa Fe flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Santa Fe flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD 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.
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 8m.
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.

Facts

ORD–SAF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Santa Fe route.
Route details
Distance1,071 mi / 1,723 km
Flight time3h 8m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to SAF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport take approximately 3h 8m. The route covers 1,071 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, MDW, MKE, MSP, SGF, EGE, DAL, HOU, MAF, TUL, AUS, ELP, SCF, SLC, VNY, SAT, LAS, BNA, RDU, PSP, TEB, SAN, BWI, CHS, PHL, SNA, BOI, SJC, BFI, PBI, JFK, SFO, MIA, HNL, DEN, DFW, LAX 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 and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

ORD to SAF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to SAF ranges from 3 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,071 miles (1,723 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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