Direct flights from San Antonio to Chicago
13 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SAT to MDW.
Flight time: about 2h18m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Antonio local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA586 | 5:10a | 2h16m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA586 | 5:15a | 2h24m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3790 | 7:07a | 2h22m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3946 | 9:46a | 2h15m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA3503 | 11:31a | 2h25m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA245 | 2:26p | 2h24m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA245 | 2:46p | 2h17m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3503 | 2:47p | 2h13m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA318 | 2:59p | 2h18m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA338 | 3:03p | 2h17m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA245 | 3:49p | 2h24m | Mon |
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Nonstop from San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago (MDW)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has 13 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SAT and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Antonio to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 2h18m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Chicago?
Driving from San Antonio to Chicago takes about 18h 13m behind the wheel — roughly 1,199 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h18m.