Travelling from Chicago to San Antonio International Airport (SAT): what you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) departing from either of these.
The average length of a direct flight from Chicago to San Antonio International Airport is 2 hours 56 minutes.
Chicago and San Antonio (where San Antonio International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
With 90 direct flights a week between the two airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is the busiest route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 07:35. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from ORD to SAT is with Southwest Airlines at 22:40.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to SAT, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
August is a busy travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like July Fourth, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) can be booked from this terminal.
United is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Chicago to San Antonio International Airport jetting out of ORD.
From the centre of Chicago, ORD is around 40 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
Looking for a convenient hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to San Antonio International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Prefer to leave from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)? You can reserve a direct flight from Chicago to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) out of this busy hub.
United has direct flights from Chicago to SAT leaving from MDW. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 21 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 46 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Chicago to SAT, stay in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
About San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Consider booking a hotel near SAT if you're taking a late flight from Chicago to San Antonio International Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to central San Antonio
From San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 32 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Chicago to San Antonio International Airport from Rs28,448 or travel return from just Rs55,533. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Chicago to SAT when you book 9 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this journey are generally at their lowest.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Chicago to San Antonio International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to San Antonio. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to San Antonio International Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for San Antonio. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Chicago to SAT during then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap flights from Chicago to San Antonio International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Antonio
Start your San Antonio trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to San Antonio International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral are popular attractions which should be on every San Antonio itinerary.
Complete your San Antonio trip with a car rental
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