Travelling from Chicago to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) leaving from either of these.
Santa Fe Municipal Airport is located in Santa Fe. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Chicago.
Your flight from Chicago to SAF won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
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74.85% of flights that take off from O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Chicago to SAF flight? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Santa Fe Municipal Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that depart from RFD land at their destination within the expected time frame 76.19% of the time.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late flight from Chicago to Santa Fe Municipal Airport. Inn at Santa Fe, SureStay Collection by Best Western and Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort are comfortable options near SAF.
Hit the road running by picking up a Santa Fe Municipal Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Avis or Budget to explore Santa Fe and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Chicago to Santa Fe Municipal Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
Right now, RM1,145 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Santa Fe Municipal Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,517. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to SAF, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Chicago to Santa Fe Municipal Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Santa Fe. September is when most people book flights from Chicago to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Chicago to SAF plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santa Fe to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Santa Fe Municipal Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Santa Fe
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santa Fe:
Your Santa Fe trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you won't want to miss include The Santa Fe Opera, Museum of International Folk Art and Pecos Wilderness Area.
Explore more of the United States
Santa Fe has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres south-east of Santa Fe, a visit to Roswell will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Spaceport Park, Downtown Historic District and Roswell Spacewalk.
Farmington is another essential stop in the United States and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Santa Fe. No journey is complete without a visit to Animas River, Farmington Museum and Museum of Navajo Art & Culture.
