Chicago to San Antonio (ORD–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ORD–SAT is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,042 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 37 | 320, 738, 73G, E7W | 3h08-3h24 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 34 | E70, E75, E75S | 3h08-3h52 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 17 | E75 | 3h11-3h12 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 15 | 73G, E7W | 3h08-3h24 | Star Alliance | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | E75 | 3h12 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 7 | E70 | 3h12 | – | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 7 | E75 | 3h12 | – | – | |
| IB Iberia | 7 | E75 | 3h12 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Antonio from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→SAT | MDW→SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 131 | 28 |
| Flight time | 3h 8m | 2h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · SAT: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 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, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Gulf Air, Iberia and United Airlines. With 131 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to SAT ranges from 3 hours 8 minutes to 3 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,042 miles (1,677 km). There are approximately 131 weekly flights outbound and 157 return, totaling 288 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
70 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).