Flying from Chicago to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF): What you need to know
Start your trip at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), the main airport in Chicago. Search for flights from Chicago to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) that depart from this terminal.
The average length of a direct Chicago to Santa Fe Regional Airport flight is 3 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Santa Fe is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Chicago. Santa Fe Regional Airport is located in Santa Fe.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Chicago to SAF.
July is a busy travel month. If you're heading away then or during 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
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Go straight to your destination from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Direct flights from Chicago to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) can be booked from here.
American Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Chicago to Santa Fe Regional Airport leaving from ORD.
Most passengers prefer to fly with American Airlines between ORD and SAF.
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Santa Fe Regional Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
70% of flights that depart Chicago O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can reach MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to SAF flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Santa Fe Regional Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Santa Fe Regional Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near SAF and turn in quicker:
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Chicago to Santa Fe Regional Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) to central Santa Fe
From Santa Fe Regional Airport, central Santa Fe is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF)
Currently, $478 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Santa Fe Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $545. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to SAF, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. November is the quietest month to go to Santa Fe. April is when most people book flights from Chicago to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Chicago to SAF plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santa Fe to range from 13ºC to 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Santa Fe Regional Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC and 8ºC.
More about Santa Fe
After booking your flight from Chicago to Santa Fe Regional Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santa Fe:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. The Santa Fe Opera, Museum of International Folk Art and Pecos Wilderness Area are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Santa Fe itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Roswell is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Santa Fe. Around 290 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include Spaceport Park, Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art and Roswell Museum & Art Centre.
Around 225 kilometres northwest of Santa Fe, Farmington is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Animas River, Farmington Museum and Museum of Navajo Art & Culture.
