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Flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago (ORD)

Timezone shift0hDirectionneutralFlight time3h 2mDistance1,675 kmDirect2 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

1,675 km

Fastest Flight

3h 2m

Timezone Shift

0h

Direct Airlines

2

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Airbus A319
Airbus A320-100/200
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737-700
+2 more

San Antonio to Chicago Flights

Flights from San Antonio to Chicago are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 05:17 and 07:00. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 1,675 km (1,041 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in Chicago

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Departure Timing

Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery

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Arrival Strategy for Chicago

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with local time by getting natural sunlight and staying active. Avoid long naps and consume light, nutritious meals to help reset your circadian rhythm.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should minimize caffeine and exposure to screens. Take a short 20-30 minute nap if necessary, but ensure it doesn't extend beyond that to prevent deeper sleep disruption.

Evening Arrival

For evening arrivals, limit heavy meals and alcohol. Create a dark, quiet sleep environment and aim to align with local nighttime as quickly as possible to minimize jetlag impact.

Best Time to Visit Chicago

Monthly climate overview

humid continental

Jan

-1°

-7°

58mm

Feb

3°

-5°

45mm

Mar

8°

0°

78mm

Apr

14°

5°

102mm

May

20°

11°

112mm

Jun

26°

16°

105mm

Jul

29°

19°

98mm

Aug

28°

18°

93mm

Sep

23°

14°

85mm

Oct

16°

7°

88mm

Nov

9°

2°

75mm

Dec

3°

-4°

61mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

SAT

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 1.4/10

ORD

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 4.5/10

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

AA
American Airlines
05:17Embraer 1753h 2m
AA
American Airlines
05:17Airbus A3193h 2m
AA
American Airlines
05:19Embraer 1753h 2m

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