United States Β· 1,071 miles (1,723 km)

Santa Fe (SAF) to Chicago (ORD) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Santa Fe (SAF) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,071 miles (1,723 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Denver, Dallas and Phoenix.

Airlines flying nonstop from SAF to ORD

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book SAF to ORD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SAF to ORD with one stop

3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo

SAF to ORD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SAF to ORD?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Santa Fe (SAF) to Chicago (ORD).

How far is Santa Fe from Chicago by plane?

Santa Fe (SAF) and Chicago (ORD) are 1,071 miles (1,723 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SAF to ORD award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does SAF to ORD cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAF to ORD with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Santa Fe and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW) and Phoenix (PHX). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Denver.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.