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

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774 mi airlines charter/private 111/wk
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Flight Schedule 36 flights Verified 17m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5962
UA United
E75L
8:00 AM
EDT
9:39 AM
CDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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UA5449
UA United
E7W
8:00 AM
EDT
9:39 AM
CDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH7149cs
NH All Nippon
E7W
8:01 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2850cs
NZ Air New Zealand
738
8:08 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3632+2
UA United
E75L
9:32 AM
EDT
11:15 AM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2846+3
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
9:55 AM
EDT
11:44 AM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3804cs
AC Air Canada
B39M
11:30 AM
EDT
1:07 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1215+2
UA United
B39M
11:30 AM
EDT
1:07 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2844cs
NZ Air New Zealand
B39M
11:30 AM
EDT
1:07 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2535cs
QR Qatar
319
1:15 PM
EDT
2:48 PM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2507+1
AA American
319
1:22 PM
EDT
2:59 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AC4666
AC Air Canada
319
3:14 PM
EDT
4:52 PM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA1842
UA United
319
3:14 PM
EDT
4:52 PM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA291
UA United
73G
4:53 PM
EDT
6:30 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2848+2
NZ Air New Zealand
319
4:55 PM
EDT
6:36 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5420
UA United
E75L
6:10 PM
EDT
7:53 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3616
UA United
E7W
6:36 PM
EDT
8:19 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5591
UA United
E7W
6:36 PM
EDT
8:19 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4667+2
AC Air Canada
7M8
6:55 AM
CDT T2
10:16 AM
EDT
2h 21m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3805cs
AC Air Canada
B39M
7:00 AM
CDT T1
10:23 AM
EDT
2h 23m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2847+3
NZ Air New Zealand
320
7:00 AM
CDT T1
10:21 AM
EDT
2h 21m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2622+1
UA United
B39M
7:00 AM
CDT T1
10:23 AM
EDT
2h 23m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2507+1
AA American
319
9:30 AM
CDT T3
12:42 PM
EDT
2h 12m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2631
UA United
73G
10:42 AM
CDT T1
2:16 PM
EDT
2h 34m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1612
UA United
320
10:42 AM
CDT T1
2:16 PM
EDT
2h 34m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2845+2
NZ Air New Zealand
319
11:52 AM
CDT T1
3:13 PM
EDT
2h 21m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2851+2
NZ Air New Zealand
320
2:15 PM
CDT T1
5:37 PM
EDT
2h 22m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3713
UA United
E7W
2:25 PM
CDT T2
5:55 PM
EDT
2h 30m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5587
UA United
E7W
2:25 PM
CDT T2
5:55 PM
EDT
2h 30m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5490
UA United
E7W
2:25 PM
CDT T2
5:55 PM
EDT
2h 30m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4775
UA United
E7W
2:31 PM
CDT T2
5:42 PM
EDT
2h 11m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5371
UA United
E7W
5:55 PM
CDT T2
9:25 PM
EDT
2h 30m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5570
UA United
E75L
6:20 PM
CDT T2
9:56 PM
EDT
2h 36m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5747
UA United
E7W
6:20 PM
CDT T2
9:56 PM
EDT
2h 36m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2849cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
6:20 PM
CDT T2
9:56 PM
EDT
2h 36m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3496+1
UA United
E7W
6:20 PM
CDT T2
9:56 PM
EDT
2h 36m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
IND Indianapolis 3h 53m G4 AAACAS Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 11m G4 AAACAS Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 17m AFAMDL AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 28m G4 AAACAS Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago flights
STL St Louis 4h 28m WN AAACAS St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 34m AA AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 4h 35m EJAWN AAACAS Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 4h 35m AFDLKL AAACAM Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
CAK Akron 4h 40m G4MX AAAVNZ Akron (CAK) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 46m WN AAASCX Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Savannah to Chicago
2 carriers, 111 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 774 mi 2h 39m 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 39m. 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 48 319, 73G, B39M, E75L, E7W 2h37-2h43 84% Star Alliance AC, NH, NZ
AA American Airlines Also: QR 7 319 2h37 84% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, AC, NZ, QR, UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – NZ
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AC, NZ, UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – NH, NZ, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (48 flights/wk, 87%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 13%)
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
15
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
17
flights
Fri
16
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
111
Outbound / wk
98
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAV to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,675
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
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
82%
Return
ORD → SAV
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
Arriving
88%
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 CHS→ORD
Distance from SAV 30 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 9
Weekly flights 111 14 118
Flight time 2h 39m 2h 29m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 84%
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 39m 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 39m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights111 out / 98 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 39m 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 Indianapolis, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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, CHS and AGS. 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 111 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 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 774 miles (1,246 km). There are approximately 111 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 209 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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