Chicago to San Antonio (ORD–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–SAT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Viva lead the route. The flight covers 1,042 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 111 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, EI, GF, IB, QR, RJ | 43 | 319, E70, E75 | 2h51-3h11 | Oneworld | AS, BA, EI, GF, IB, QR, RJ | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, NH | 36 | 319, 320, 737, 738, E7W | 3h02-3h20 | Star Alliance | AC, NH | |
| VB Viva | 1 | – | 3h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Antonio from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→SAT | MDW→SAT | MKE→SAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 167 | 17 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 51m | 2h 26m | 3h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 61% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · SAT: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio.
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–SAT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to SAT
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines and Viva. With 167 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to SAT ranges from 2 hours 51 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,042 miles (1,677 km). There are approximately 167 weekly flights outbound and 206 return, totaling 373 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
111 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TME. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Milwaukee (MKE) and Madison (MSN).