Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Chicago and San Antonio are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Take your pick of 90 weekly O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flights. The 09:03 departure with United Airlines is the earliest available. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:02.
To ensure you catch your ORD to SAT flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
American Airlines has direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in San Antonio — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers ORD to SAT flights is United Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 75.42% of the time.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORD and SAT:
Dallas Love Field Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight is P5,369. A round-trip ticket is currently P10,670. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORD to SAT.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ORD to SAT.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to ORD? If you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Reserve a hotel close to SAT if you're taking a late O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a San Antonio International Airport rental car and discover San Antonio and beyond with your own set of wheels. Fox - Rent A Car, Dollar and Thrifty are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from San Antonio International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to central San Antonio
The address for SAT is 9800 Airport Boulevard.
From San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to San Antonio. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport for August if you want to explore San Antonio during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to SAT in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Houston is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen San Antonio. Around 306 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
Dallas is another well-known destination in United States and is around 402 kilometres north-east of San Antonio. No journey is complete without seeing Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
