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

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AA6399
AA American
CR7
6:42 AM
MDT
10:35 AM
CDT
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AA4966
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AA American
CR7 Seat map
1:29 PM
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5:42 PM
CDT
3h 13m
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AA6456
AA American
CR7
7:35 PM
CDT T3
10:04 PM
MDT
3h 29m
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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 4 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 4m UA → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 22m AABAIB → AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 4m AACTF → AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 26m AAFJLXJ → 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Fe to Chicago
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,071 mi 3h 3m nonstop +1h ahead

SAF–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,071 miles in approximately 3h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map SAF Routes ORD Routes SAF Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Santa Fe flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAF–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 CR7 2h53-3h13 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAF to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAF to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DEN ~5h 4m DFW ~5h 22m PHX ~6h 4m LAX ~7h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
573
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 → ORD
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
ORD → SAF
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Santa Fe

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric SAF→ORD ABQ→ORD DRO→ORD
Distance from SAF – 49 mi 141 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9 2
Weekly flights 14 98 –
Flight time 3h 3m 2h 50m 2h 33m
Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago flights · Durango (DRO) to Chicago flights · Roswell (ROW) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAF with service to Chicago O'Hare 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 · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Fe, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,071 mi / 1,723 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 3m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SAF–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Fe to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,071 mi / 1,723 km
Flight time3h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
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: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAF to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 3h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 1,071 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SAF to ORD: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Santa Fe.
Yes, return flights from ORD to SAF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ABQ, DRO and ROW. 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 ORD

Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAF to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAF to ORD is about 3 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,071 miles (1,723 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 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 Albuquerque (ABQ), Durango (DRO) and Roswell (ROW).