Direct flights from San Antonio to Chicago
42 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SAT to ORD.
Flight time: about 2h23m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL1332 | 6:29a | 2h28m | Sun |
| United UAL1332 | 6:42a | 2h24m | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat |
| United UAL1332 | 6:50a | 2h16m | Wed, Fri |
| American AAL632 | 7:37a | 2h22m | Mon–Fri |
| American AAL632 | 7:46a | 2h52m | Sun |
| American AAL632 | 9:17a | 2h21m | Sat |
| United UAL2243 | 2:04p | 2h21m | Tue |
| United UAL2243 | 2:10p | 2h14m | Thu–Fri |
| United UAL2243 | 2:19p | 2h19m | Mon, Wed |
| American AAL2845 | 2:36p | 2h33m | Sat |
| American AAL2845 | 2:50p | 2h28m | Mon, Wed |
| American AAL2845 | 3:04p | 2h31m | Thu |
| United UAL2243 | 3:05p | 2h14m | Sat |
| American AAL2845 | 3:07p | 2h31m | Tue |
| American AAL2845 | 3:23p | 2h14m | Fri |
| American AAL2845 | 3:48p | 2h34m | Sun |
| United UAL2243 | 3:50p | 2h24m | Sun |
| United UAL2801 | 5:32p | 2h20m | Mon, Sat |
| United UAL2801 | 5:40p | 2h22m | Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
| United UAL2801 | 5:45p | 2h15m | Fri |
| American ENY4176 | 6:53p | 2h28m | Tue–Wed |
| American ENY4176 | 6:57p | 2h10m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| American ENY4176 | 7:08p | 2h46m | Sat |
| American ENY4176 | 8:27p | 2h42m | Sun |
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Nonstop from San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago (ORD)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has 42 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American and United. 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 October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 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 (ORD) takes about 2h23m 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 2h23m.