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SAT–ORD · Nonstop
San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago (ORD) is about 2h 44m, covering 1,042 miles. American Airlines and United Airlines fly the route nonstop with 5-6/day departures, from 06:05 to 21:30 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 44m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,042 mi | Nonstop | 5-6/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Antonio to Chicago
American Airlines and United Airlines operate 5-6/day flights from SAT to ORD. Departures leave from Terminal B at SAT.
- First departure
- 06:05
- Last departure
- 21:30
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 12
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2-3/day | Airbus A320 family, Embraer E-Jet · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
ORD to SAT flights — 5-6/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SAT, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 36 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Antonio to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago (ORD) is about 2h 44m, based on the 1,042-mile flying distance.
How far is San Antonio from Chicago?
San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago (ORD) is about 1,042 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Antonio to Chicago?
Yes. American Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago (ORD), with 5-6/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Antonio to Chicago?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago (ORD).
What aircraft fly from San Antonio to Chicago?
The SAT–ORD route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Antonio
- AUS - AustinAustin-Bergstrom International Airport · 66 mi from SATFlights from AUS
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights to MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights to MKE