Cheap flights from Chicago to Santorini from £318

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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Chicago ORDSantorini JTR
£318
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Sun, Apr 26
Chicago ORDSantorini JTR
£358
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Sun, Apr 26
Chicago ORDSantorini JTR
£378
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3 stops
Sun, Apr 26
Chicago ORDSantorini JTR
£395
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2 stops
Sun, Apr 26
Chicago ORDSantorini JTR
£398
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3 stops
Sat, Apr 25
Chicago ORDSantorini JTR
£426
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sun, May 3
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£671
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sun, May 3
Chicago ORDSantorini JTR
£684
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Mon, Apr 27 – Fri, May 1
Chicago ORDSantorini JTR
£799
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
Chicago ORDSantorini JTR
£840
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Mon, Apr 27 – Fri, May 1
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£864
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Mon, Apr 27 – Fri, May 1
Chicago ORDSantorini JTR
£878
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How much do flights to Santorini cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£318

Cheapest round-trip

£671

Average round-trip

£832

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Santorini airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus to Fira.

Santorini is served by one airport, Santorini (Thira) International Airport (JTR), located approximately 6 km southeast of Fira, the island's main town. Despite the short distance, the winding roads and seasonal traffic can affect travel times. Airport transfers to city center destinations include public buses, taxis, private transfers, and rental cars. The bus service connects the airport to Fira, from where travelers can reach other villages. Taxis and private transfers offer direct door-to-door service to hotels across the island.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

€2 (flat fare)

timed to flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Fira

10-20 min

€20-€35 (metered; varies by destination)

on-demand at arrivals (traffic dependent)

direct to any village

10-25 min

€30-€60 (pre-booked; varies by destination and vehicle)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and convenience

10-20 min

€35-€80 (per day; varies by season and vehicle)

desks at arrivals (traffic dependent)

island exploration flexibility

15-30 min

€0-€25 (complimentary or fee varies by hotel)

arranged with hotel (traffic dependent)

guests with hotel bookings

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public buses run primarily between the airport and Fira; connections to Oia, Kamari, and other villages depart from Fira bus station.
  • Taxis can be limited during peak season; pre-booking is recommended.
  • Rental car pickup counters are located in the arrivals hall.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Santorini

Depart from
O Hare International
Arrive to
Santorini (Thira) National
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Santorini

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
AegeanAEEA3No
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
SKY expressSEHGQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Santorini

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C12°C
February14°C12°C
March15°C13°C
April17°C15°C
May20°C18°C
June23°C22°C
July25°C24°C
August26°C25°C
September24°C23°C
October21°C20°C
November19°C17°C
December16°C14°C
Hottest Month
26°C
August
Coldest month
12°C
January
Sunny days
338
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
16°C15°C
18 Apr
88%
15°C15°C
Sunday
12 Apr
16°C15°C
19 Apr
16°C15°C
Monday
13 Apr
17°C16°C
20 Apr
17°C16°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
18°C17°C
21 Apr
17°C16°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
18°C17°C
22 Apr
18°C17°C
Thursday
16 Apr
17°C17°C
23 Apr
18°C17°C
Friday
17 Apr
84%
18°C16°C
24 Apr
18°C17°C
Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International when they travel from Chicago to Santorini. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Aegean, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, and SKY express. Chicago and Santorini have 400 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 Santorini?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Santorini and London, Athens, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Thessaloniki, Glasgow, Tirana, Rome, Bucharest, Mykonos, Istanbul, Naples, New York, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Sofia, Prague, Larnaca, Los Angeles.
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, Fort Wayne International, Dane County Regional, General Mitchell International, Quad City International, Muskegon County, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, University of Illinois Willard.
What airports are near Santorini?
The main airport in Santorini is Santorini (Thira) National. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International.
Which airlines fly between Chicago and Santorini?
Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Santorini with Ryanair, Aegean, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, SKY express.
When’s the best time to travel between Chicago and Santorini?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago and Santorini, 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 Santorini?
Traveling between Chicago and Santorini, 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, Fort Wayne International, Dane County Regional, General Mitchell International, Quad City International, Muskegon County, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, University of Illinois Willard
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