Savannah to Chicago (SAV–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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774 mi airlines charter/private 115/wk
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Flight Schedule 33 flights Verified 2m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA764+1
UA United
73G
6:10 AM
EDT
7:43 AM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4664cs
AC Air Canada
319
6:10 AM
EDT
7:43 AM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5743
Starts Oct 3
UA United
E7W
6:10 AM
EDT
7:49 AM
CDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2771
Starts Sep 24
UA United
319
6:10 AM
EDT
7:46 AM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3708
Starts Sep 25
UA United
E7W
6:10 AM
EDT
7:49 AM
CDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2846+4
NZ Air New Zealand
319
8:10 AM
EDT
9:43 AM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA485
Starts Sep 24
UA United
319
8:53 AM
EDT
10:29 AM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH7149+2
NH All Nippon
739
11:30 AM
EDT
1:07 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4054
AA American
E70
11:56 AM
EDT
1:33 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1464
Starts Sep 24
UA United
738
12:46 PM
EDT
2:21 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2844cs
NZ Air New Zealand
738
12:59 PM
EDT
2:34 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2857+1
UA United
320
1:06 PM
EDT
2:42 PM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2747
Starts Oct 5
QR Qatar
E75
1:48 PM
EDT
3:30 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4489
Starts Oct 5
AA American
E75
1:48 PM
EDT
3:30 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3804cs
AC Air Canada
320
3:55 PM
EDT
5:29 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5558
Starts Oct 2
UA United
E7W
4:23 PM
EDT
6:05 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1133+1
UA United
320
4:23 PM
EDT
5:59 PM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2499
Starts Sep 24
UA United
319
4:23 PM
EDT
5:59 PM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2848+2
NZ Air New Zealand
320
4:59 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2845cs
NZ Air New Zealand
738
7:10 AM
CDT T2
10:40 AM
EDT
2h 30m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA694
Starts Sep 24
UA United
738
7:30 AM
CDT T1
11:00 AM
EDT
2h 30m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4054
AA American
E70
8:00 AM
CDT T3
11:26 AM
EDT
2h 26m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3805cs
AC Air Canada
320
8:40 AM
CDT T1
12:10 PM
EDT
2h 30m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2622+2
UA United
320
8:40 AM
CDT T1
12:10 PM
EDT
2h 30m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4489
Starts Oct 5
AA American
E75
9:40 AM
CDT T3
1:11 PM
EDT
2h 31m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5526
Starts Oct 2
UA United
E7W
11:00 AM
CDT T2
2:39 PM
EDT
2h 39m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2847cs
NZ Air New Zealand
320
11:45 AM
CDT T1
3:04 PM
EDT
2h 19m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1612+1
UA United
320
11:59 AM
CDT T1
3:18 PM
EDT
2h 19m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2306
UA United
73G
4:45 PM
CDT T1
8:08 PM
EDT
2h 23m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1191+1
Starts Sep 24
UA United
319
4:52 PM
CDT T1
8:16 PM
EDT
2h 24m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2849cs
NZ Air New Zealand
319
5:55 PM
CDT T1
9:19 PM
EDT
2h 24m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5411
Starts Oct 2
UA United
E7W
6:09 PM
CDT T2
9:48 PM
EDT
2h 39m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3496+1
Starts Sep 24
UA United
E7W
6:09 PM
CDT T2
9:48 PM
EDT
2h 39m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 8m G4 AAACAS Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 16m AFAMDL AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 4h 19m WN AAACAS Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 28m AA AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 4h 31m AFDLVS AAACAM Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 45m WN AAASCX Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
STL St Louis 4h 45m WN AAACAS St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
IAD Dulles 4h 48m NHOSSN ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Chicago flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 53m G4 AAACAS Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 5h 7m AAAS AAASAY Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Savannah to Chicago
2 carriers, 115 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 774 mi 2h 36m nonstop -1h behind

SAV–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 774 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAV–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, NH, NZ 52 319, 320, 738, 73G, E7W 2h33-2h42 100% Star Alliance AC, NH, NZ
AA American Airlines Also: QR 14 E70, E75 2h37-2h42 100% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AC, NZ, UA
320 Airbus A320 – AC, NZ, UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – NZ, UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – NH
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QR
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (52 flights/wk, 79%)
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 21%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAV to ORD direction.
Mon
16
flights
Tue
16
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
17
flights
Fri
17
flights
Sat
17
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
19
Nonstop flights
115
Outbound / wk
86
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAV to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,584
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAV → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → SAV
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAV delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Savannah

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric SAV→ORD HHH→ORD BQK→ORD
Distance from SAV 30 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 115 9
Flight time 2h 36m 2h 36m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SAV with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Savannah.
SAV: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Savannah, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
774 mi / 1,246 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 36m 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.

SAV–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Savannah to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance774 mi / 1,246 km
Flight time2h 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights115 out / 86 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAV
IATA / ICAOSAV / KSAV
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAV to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Savannah Hilton Head International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 774 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SAV to ORD: United Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has frequent 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 Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville.
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 behind Savannah.
Yes, return flights from ORD to SAV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HHH, BQK and CHS. 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 SAV to ORD

Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 115 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAV to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAV to ORD is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 774 miles (1,246 km). There are approximately 115 weekly flights outbound and 86 return, totaling 201 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hilton Head Island (HHH), Brunswick (BQK) and Charleston (CHS).