Cheap flights from Chicago to Santiago de Compostela from £285

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Wed, Jun 3
Chicago MDWSantiago de Compostela SCQ
£285
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 3
Chicago MDWSantiago de Compostela SCQ
£291
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3 stops
Wed, Jun 3
Chicago MDWSantiago de Compostela SCQ
£344
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Mon, Jun 8
Chicago MDWSantiago de Compostela SCQ
£348
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 8
Chicago MDWSantiago de Compostela SCQ
£349
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Sat, Jun 6
Chicago MDWSantiago de Compostela SCQ
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Wed, Jun 3 – Tue, Jun 9
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£650
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£656
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3 stops
Tue, Jun 2 – Fri, Jun 5
Chicago MDWSantiago de Compostela SCQ
£716
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 8 – Fri, Jun 12
Chicago MDWSantiago de Compostela SCQ
£724
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Mon, Jun 8 – Fri, Jun 12
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How much do flights to Santiago de Compostela cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£285

Cheapest round-trip

£650

Average round-trip

£826

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Vueling

Getting from Santiago de Compostela airport to the city center

The fastest option is taxi, while budget travelers often choose the city bus

Santiago de Compostela is served by Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), located 12 km northeast of the historic city center. As the capital of Galicia and the endpoint of the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, the city welcomes visitors year-round. Airport transfers to city center destinations include city buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-35 min

€1.05; single ticket fare

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

€21 – €25; fixed airport supplement applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest door-to-door

15-25 min

€15 – €25; varies with demand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

15-25 min

€30 – €50; pre-booked; price per vehicle

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or guaranteed pickup

15-25 min

€25 – €60; per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Galicia region

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • City bus Line 6A connects the airport to the city center via the bus station and train station.
  • Taxis have a fixed airport supplement; fares are regulated by the Xunta de Galicia.
  • The historic old town has limited vehicle access; taxis and buses drop off at designated points.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Santiago de Compostela

Depart from
O Hare International
Arrive to
Santiago de Compostela
Average flights per week
339
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Santiago De Compostela

Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Santiago de Compostela

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VuelingVLGVYNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
RyanairRYRFRNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Santiago de Compostela

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January10°C4°C
February11°C4°C
March13°C4°C
April16°C6°C
May18°C8°C
June21°C11°C
July24°C13°C
August25°C13°C
September22°C12°C
October19°C10°C
November13°C7°C
December11°C5°C
Hottest Month
25°C
August
Coldest month
4°C
February
Sunny days
270
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
30 May
24°C13°C
6 Jun
25°C10°C
Sunday
31 May
25°C10°C
7 Jun
22°C11°C
Monday
1 Jun
27°C10°C
8 Jun
21°C9°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
83%
22°C11°C
9 Jun
27°C11°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
24°C10°C
10 Jun
29°C11°C
Thursday
4 Jun
25°C12°C
11 Jun
68%
30°C13°C
Friday
5 Jun
87%
20°C12°C
12 Jun
87%
20°C13°C

Santiago de Compostela travel tips

Dig deeper into the history of Santiago de Compostela in Pilgrimage Museum

It's a must-see spot for those who are keen on history. The museum exhibits artefacts about Santiago de Compostela as one of the world’s top destinations for pilgrims. You can learn tons of interesting facts about the idea and origin of pilgrimage. The museum is situated in a marvellous square next to the cathedral at Praza de Praterías. It operates daily except for Mondays.

Get a ride on the ice in wintertime in Santiago de Compostela

Ice skating is one of the most popular city leisure activities in Santiago de Compostela. This winter sport is perfect for spending your time with family and friends. A big skating rink is located in Alameda Park, where you can learn to skate or improve your techniques to the sounds of the most popular tracks.

Have a drink at Modus Vivendi, regarded as the oldest pub in Galicia

This bar is located in the 18th-century building that formerly housed stables. Nowadays, it offers a wide range of liqueurs, craft beer, and cocktails. Also, you can enjoy live jams of the 1970s hits. Once, rumour has it the Rolling Stones performed at Modus Vivendi. You can find the bar at 1 Praza de Feixóo. It operated daily from 18:00 to 04:00.

Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International when they travel from Chicago to Santiago de Compostela. The most popular airlines for this route are Vueling, Iberia Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Chicago and Santiago de Compostela have 339 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, London, Guadalajara, Morelia, New York, Orlando, León, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Monterrey, Miami, Denver, Cancún, Istanbul, Atlanta, Calgary.
What are the most popular routes to and from Santiago de Compostela?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Santiago de Compostela and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Bristol, Newcastle upon Tyne, Leeds, Glasgow, Liverpool, Belfast, Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, Málaga, Dublin, Seville, Palma, Majorca, Zürich, Tel Aviv.
Which airports are there in Chicago?
Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.
What airports are near Santiago de Compostela?
The main airport in Santiago de Compostela is Santiago de Compostela. It is also served by Porto, Asturias, Vigo–Peinador, A Coruña, León, Vila Real.
Which airlines fly between Chicago and Santiago de Compostela?
Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Santiago de Compostela with Vueling, Iberia Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Chicago and Santiago de Compostela?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago and Santiago de Compostela, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Chicago and Santiago de Compostela?
Traveling between Chicago and Santiago de Compostela, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Chicago?
There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
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