Flying from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
San Antonio's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Chicago.
Flights from MDW to SAT start at 07:35 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:40 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of ten weekly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MDW to SAT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Chicago Midway 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 your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers MDW to SAT flights, with 77.59% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MDW and SAT:
William P. Hobby Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight is RM286. A return plane ticket right now is RM852. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from MDW to SAT by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport.
Handy information about Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
77.88% of flights taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Chicago Midway International Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near MDW? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
If you're coming in on a late Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SAT:
Pick up a San Antonio International Airport rental car and discover San Antonio and beyond with your own wheels. Fox - Rent A Car, Dollar and Thrifty are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from San Antonio International Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to central San Antonio
SAT is located at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
From San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to San Antonio in April.
Book your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport for August if you want to go to San Antonio during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MDW to SAT sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
You've visited San Antonio, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey about 306 kilometres east to Houston to check off its popular sights. From The Houston Museum of Natural Science to The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Dallas is another well-known destination in United States and is around 402 kilometres north-east of San Antonio. No journey is complete without experiencing Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
