Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Ana (SNA) from $77

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CHI — SNA
Mar 24 — Mar 311

The best prices from Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in September or February, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Ana (SNA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$238

One-way from

$127
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop
From Chicago (CHI) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Santa Ana?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 19% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 49 days in advance to save up to 54% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 49 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $277, or $498 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Santa Ana?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Santa Ana from Chicago average $296. You can even find prices in January for less than $296, as users have found deals to Santa Ana from as low as $90. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Santa Ana from Chicago. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 36%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Santa Ana (CHI - SNA)?

When flying from Chicago to Santa Ana, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 7% versus a flight in the evening.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Chicago to Santa Ana

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Chicago and Santa Ana. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights heading from Chicago to Santa Ana. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Wed 7/175:10 amORD - SNA
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/237:25 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$278
Wed 5/88:20 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/269:00 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$279
Wed 4/178:05 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/209:15 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$287
Wed 5/228:20 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/294:20 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$288
Tue 4/98:05 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/2711:30 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$309
Mon 3/258:15 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/19:15 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$600
Tue 3/268:15 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/27:45 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$684
Mon 3/258:15 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/2711:50 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$729
Mon 3/251:22 pmORD - SNA
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/2711:50 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$737
  • If you’re traveling from Chicago to Santa Ana, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $448.41 RT. This price is typically 62% more expensive than other airlines that offer Chicago to Santa Ana flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $229. The most popular departure airport in Chicago when flying to Santa Ana is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Santa Ana is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport. When flying from Chicago to Santa Ana, American Airlines flights are 13% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Frontier flights from Chicago to Santa Ana

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Chicago and Santa Ana. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Frontier flights departing from Chicago and landing in Santa Ana. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Fri 4/266:27 pmORD - SNA
1 stop27h 10mFrontier
Wed 5/18:31 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop26h 25mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$147
Thu 5/26:27 pmORD - SNA
1 stop27h 42mFrontier
Sat 5/48:27 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop26h 29mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$150
Fri 5/36:27 pmORD - SNA
1 stop27h 10mFrontier
Sat 5/118:27 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop26h 29mFrontier
Deal found 3/19$155
Fri 4/126:27 pmORD - SNA
1 stop27h 10mFrontier
Mon 4/158:24 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop26h 32mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$157
Fri 4/266:27 pmORD - SNA
1 stop27h 10mFrontier
Sat 5/48:27 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop26h 29mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$158
Tue 4/306:27 pmORD - SNA
1 stop27h 14mFrontier
Fri 5/108:59 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop25h 57mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$165
Mon 4/156:27 pmORD - SNA
1 stop26h 41mFrontier
Mon 4/228:31 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop26h 25mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$166
Fri 5/36:27 pmORD - SNA
1 stop27h 10mFrontier
Fri 5/108:59 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop25h 57mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$170
Wed 4/246:27 pmORD - SNA
2 stops19h 55mFrontier
Tue 4/305:06 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop16h 23mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$173
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from Chicago to Santa Ana is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $379.93 RT. This price is typically 39% cheaper than other airlines that offer Chicago to Santa Ana flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $198. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most common Chicago airport to take off from when flying to Santa Ana. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Santa Ana. When flying from Chicago to Santa Ana, Frontier flights are 3% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Chicago to Santa Ana flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Santa Ana specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to Santa Ana in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 4/2710:30 amMDW - SNA
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Wed 5/18:31 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop23h 32mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$138
Wed 4/105:30 amMDW - SNA
1 stop15h 06mFrontier
Thu 4/118:52 amSNA - MDW
1 stop24h 44mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$152
Wed 4/175:30 amMDW - SNA
1 stop16h 11mFrontier
Wed 4/248:31 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop23h 32mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$158
Sun 4/285:01 amMDW - SNA
1 stop11h 13mFrontier
Sat 5/118:27 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop10h 04mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$159
Sat 4/2710:30 amMDW - SNA
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Tue 4/305:06 pmSNA - MDW
2 stops16h 32mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$162
Tue 4/1610:55 pmMDW - SNA
1 stop22h 46mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/236:45 amSNA - MDW
2 stops13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$163
Fri 4/125:45 amMDW - SNA
1 stop9h 47mFrontier
Mon 4/159:34 amSNA - MDW
1 stop24h 02mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$165
Mon 4/155:45 amMDW - SNA
1 stop12h 26mFrontier
Mon 4/229:34 amSNA - MDW
1 stop24h 02mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$166
Wed 4/177:00 amMDW - SNA
2 stops14h 41mFrontier
Wed 4/248:31 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop10h 05mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$168

Chicago to Santa Ana 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Santa Ana in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to Santa Ana in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 4/2710:30 amMDW - SNA
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Wed 5/18:31 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop23h 32mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$138
Sat 5/410:30 amMDW - SNA
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Sat 5/118:27 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop10h 04mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$139
Sat 5/1110:30 amMDW - SNA
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Sat 5/187:12 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$147
Thu 5/25:01 amMDW - SNA
1 stop10h 35mFrontier
Sat 5/48:27 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop10h 04mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$148
Wed 4/105:30 amMDW - SNA
1 stop15h 06mFrontier
Thu 4/118:52 amSNA - MDW
1 stop24h 44mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$152
Sat 5/185:10 amMDW - SNA
1 stop15h 12mFrontier
Mon 5/208:28 amSNA - MDW
1 stop12h 13mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$153
Wed 5/810:59 pmMDW - SNA
1 stop15h 23mFrontier
Mon 5/138:31 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop23h 34mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$155
Wed 5/810:59 pmMDW - SNA
1 stop15h 23mFrontier
Wed 5/158:31 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$157
Wed 4/175:30 amMDW - SNA
1 stop16h 11mFrontier
Wed 4/248:31 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop23h 32mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$158

Non-stop flights to Santa Ana from Chicago

Discover non-stop flight options from Chicago to Santa Ana. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Chicago to Santa Ana. Users seeking other options on flights from Chicago to Santa Ana should update the search form at the top of the page.
Wed 5/88:20 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/269:00 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$279
Tue 4/98:05 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/2711:30 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$309
Wed 5/87:10 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/135:00 pmSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$329
Sat 4/275:10 pmORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/11:35 pmSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$339
Fri 4/128:05 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/2011:30 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$359
Wed 6/57:15 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/104:55 pmSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$365
Tue 4/28:15 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/1711:30 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$367
Tue 5/217:10 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/254:55 pmSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$369
Fri 5/35:10 pmORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/58:00 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$379

Chicago to Santa Ana flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to Santa Ana for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Chicago to Santa Ana should consider booking one of these fares. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Wed 3/279:14 amMDW - SNA
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Mon 4/18:39 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop9h 45mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$203
Thu 3/2811:05 pmORD - SNA
1 stop10h 56mFrontier
Thu 4/49:21 amSNA - ORD
1 stop10h 44mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$218
Wed 3/279:14 amMDW - SNA
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Mon 4/18:39 pmSNA - MDW
2 stops35h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$232
Wed 3/279:14 amMDW - SNA
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/313:26 pmSNA - MDW
2 stops38h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$233
Wed 3/279:14 amMDW - SNA
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Mon 4/18:39 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop9h 45mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$237
Thu 3/2811:05 pmORD - SNA
1 stop10h 56mFrontier
Fri 4/51:06 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop10h 14mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$248
Wed 3/276:46 amORD - SNA
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/33:26 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop23h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$253
Tue 3/265:10 amMDW - SNA
2 stops18h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/18:39 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$253
Wed 3/279:14 amMDW - SNA
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Wed 4/38:39 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop9h 45mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$257

One-way flights to Santa Ana from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Santa Ana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Chicago to Santa Ana. Those needing a return flight from Chicago to Santa Ana can use the search form above.
Wed 4/105:30 amMDW - SNA
1 stop15h 06mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$77
Tue 5/710:34 pmMDW - SNA
1 stop19h 47mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$79
Wed 4/175:30 amMDW - SNA
1 stop16h 11mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$81
Thu 4/185:01 amMDW - SNA
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$84
Sun 4/2110:59 pmMDW - SNA
1 stop16h 02mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$89
Thu 4/45:10 amMDW - SNA
1 stop11h 08mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$95
Wed 4/105:30 amMDW - SNA
2 stops12h 51mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$100
Thu 4/119:26 amMDW - SNA
1 stop12h 24mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$103
Wed 3/279:14 amMDW - SNA
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$107

Find flights from Chicago to Santa Ana within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Santa Ana that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

$147 - $278

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Depart

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Price

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/26

1 stop27h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/1

1 stop26h 25m

$147

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/2

1 stop27h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/4

1 stop26h 29m

$150

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/3

1 stop27h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/11

1 stop26h 29m

$155

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/16

1 stop7h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/23

1 stop16h 23m

$167

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/8

1 stop11h 17m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/18

1 stop9h 00m

$168

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/16

2 stops10h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/23

1 stop5h 47m

$176

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/17

1 stop12h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/23

1 stop14h 03m

$242

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/13

1 stop6h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/16

1 stop10h 10m

$270

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/17

1 stop5h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/23

1 stop8h 04m

$278

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/18

When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Santa Ana. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Santa Ana flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip from Chicago to Santa Ana by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is currently $91 while a round-trip flight costs $195. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana (average of $280). Flying from Chicago to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $387). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$286

February

$308

March

$352

April

$318

May

$319

June

$387

July

$358

August

$291

September

$280

October

$298

November

$320

December

$316

Temperature and rainfall in Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Ana. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines from Chicago to Santa Ana have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.5
Good
3,066 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.3
Good
15,312 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Santa Ana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Ana from Chicago?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), located 4.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Santa Ana. 6 airlines have flights to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 20 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Santa Ana for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Santa Ana for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $147, but on average you can expect to pay $169.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Santa Ana for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to Santa Ana under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is less than $384.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Santa Ana for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Santa Ana within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to Santa Ana?

    Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Chicago to Santa Ana on average per day?

    Travelers can expect 1 flight from Chicago to Santa Ana on average per day.
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Santa Ana?

    Frontier and Spirit Airlines can get you from Chicago to Santa Ana in just under 10h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 44m. The distance from Chicago to Santa Ana is about 1732 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Ana round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Santa Ana, with prices starting at $147. Another option worth looking into is Spirit Airlines, starting at $176 round trip. These flights start at 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Santa Ana one-way?

    $77 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $121 and $127, respectively.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Santa Ana?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Santa Ana?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Santa Ana on time: Scandinavian Airlines (92%), United Airlines (89%), Air Canada (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Santa Ana?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Santa Ana is $169. On average you can expect to pay $738. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), can usually be booked for $163.

  • What does ORD to SNA mean?

    ORD stands for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, while SNA stands for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

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United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$324Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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