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

SAF Airport Page →
1,074 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 43m UA → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 29m AABAIB → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas 7h 5m XE → JTLWN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 15m AA → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 29m AAFJ → WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
MKE Milwaukee ~4h 56m → WN Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago flights
MCI Kansas City ~5h 15m AA → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
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Santa Fe to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,074 mi 2h 13m nonstop +1h ahead

SAF–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Santa Fe flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAF to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DEN ~4h 43m MKE ~4h 56m MCI ~5h 15m DFW ~5h 29m DAL ~7h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
455
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAF → MDW
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
Return
MDW → SAF
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Santa Fe

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric SAF→MDW ABQ→MDW TEX→MDW
Distance from SAF – 49 mi 190 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights – 8 1
Flight time 2h 13m 2h 40m 2h 21m
Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago flights · Telluride (TEX) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAF with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Santa Fe.
SAF: MDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Fe, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,074 mi / 1,728 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m gate to gate.
Facts

SAF–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Fe to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,074 mi / 1,728 km
Flight time2h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAF
Full nameSanta Fe Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSAF / KSAF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation6,348 ft / 1,935 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAF to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 2h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 1,074 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Dallas Love Field.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Santa Fe.
Yes, return flights from MDW to SAF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ABQ and TEX. 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 SAF to MDW

Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAF to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAF to MDW is about 2 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,074 miles (1,728 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Albuquerque (ABQ) and Telluride (TEX).