Santa Fe (SAF) to Chicago (ORD) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 6 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,072-mile flight takes about 2h 58m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,072 mi · 1,725 km
- Flight time
- 2h 58m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying SAF to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 6 | Bombardier CRJ700 | 5,319 | 2h 58m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SAF to ORD flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:48am and the last at 6:51am. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 6399American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:48am | 11:00am | 27 | 81% |
| AA 6209American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:51am | 11:00am | 4 | 77% |
Is SAF to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 68% of 137 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (78%), those around 1pm the least (37%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (58%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 137 | 68% | 34 min | 3.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 88 | 78% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 19 | 37% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 30 | 59% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 14 | 703 | |
| January 2026 | 5 | 284 | |
| March 2026 | 22 | 1,077 | |
| April 2026 | 5 | 307 | |
| June 2026 | 25 | 1,446 | |
| July 2026 | 28 | 1,502 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.