Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
Chicago and San Antonio are both in the UTC-6 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from ORD to SAT start at 08:45 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 21:12 with American Airlines. In total, there are 39 weekly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to SAT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into San Antonio (and then seeing more of the United States!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is American Airlines.
United tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for ORD to SAT flights, with 80.0% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between ORD and SAT:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
R 2,075 is the lowest price for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 4,049. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from ORD to SAT, book your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ORD to SAT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ORD? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
If you're landing on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near SAT:
Grab a San Antonio International Airport rental car and explore San Antonio and beyond with your own wheels. Fox - Rent A Car, Dollar and Thrifty are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from San Antonio International Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to San Antonio. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport for August if you want to visit San Antonio during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to SAT sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
San Antonio is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres east of San Antonio, a visit to Houston will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, head for Dallas, roughly 402 kilometres north-east of San Antonio. Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.
