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$174+ Cheap flights from Anaheim, CA to Chicago (CHI)

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CHI
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Anaheim to Chicago are usually found in August or September, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Anaheim to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Anaheim to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Anaheim to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 13, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/88:10 pm
SNA
-
ORD
2 stops21h 43m
Frontier
Thu 6/117:20 am
ORD
-
SNA
1 stop7h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/77:54 pm
SNA
-
ORD
1 stop7h 34m
Frontier
Wed 8/127:15 am
ORD
-
SNA
2 stops32h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/302:27 pm
SNA
-
MDW
2 stops22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/28:11 pm
MDW
-
SNA
1 stop14h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/236:45 am
SNA
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 9/267:45 pm
ORD
-
SNA
Nonstop4h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/10$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/283:08 pm
SNA
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 31m
American Airlines
Sun 5/3111:54 am
ORD
-
SNA
Nonstop4h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10$330
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/13:31 pm
SNA
-
ORD
1 stop12h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/49:37 pm
ORD
-
SNA
1 stop13h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$331
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/27:25 am
SNA
-
MDW
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Thu 6/45:20 am
MDW
-
SNA
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/304:00 pm
SNA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 6/25:00 am
ORD
-
SNA
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/9$334
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/208:55 am
SNA
-
ORD
1 stop9h 58m
Frontier
Mon 8/249:33 am
ORD
-
SNA
1 stop10h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/242:10 pm
SNA
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 6/15:00 am
ORD
-
SNA
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/10$336
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2710:05 am
SNA
-
MDW
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Mon 8/317:10 am
MDW
-
SNA
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/304:20 pm
SNA
-
MDW
1 stop10h 40m
Southwest
Tue 6/212:35 pm
MDW
-
SNA
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8$338

Find flight deals from Anaheim to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Anaheim to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated May 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$327
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$174
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$443
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Anaheim to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Anaheim to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Anaheim to Chicago that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/9

10:34 am-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

8:42 pm-10:15 am

1 stop15h 33m

$329

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/8

6:45 am-1:09 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/11

5:00 am-9:07 am

1 stop6h 07m

$335

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/30

4:20 pm-5:00 am

1 stop10h 40m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/2

12:35 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$338

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/25

2:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/30

6:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$339

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/16

8:15 pm-5:10 am

1 stop6h 55m

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/19

6:40 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$339

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - RFD

SNARFD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/11

9:20 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Wed 6/17

8:50 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$343

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 9/27

7:05 pm-10:04 am

2 stops12h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

7:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$344

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - RFD

SNARFD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/21

9:20 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 6/26

10:05 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$346

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/7

7:55 pm-5:00 am

1 stop7h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/9

5:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 55m

$349

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/25

12:18 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/2

1:49 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$349

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Anaheim to Chicago

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AN4 to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Anaheim to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 13, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Anaheim to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Anaheim to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Anaheim to Chicago. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Anaheim to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Anaheim to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Anaheim to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 13, 2026.

The most flights from AN4 to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Anaheim to Chicago?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated May 13, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andUnited Airlines from Anaheim to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Anaheim to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Anaheim to Chicago?

    For as low as $335, Alaska Airlines can have you in Chicago from Anaheim in 4h 24m. The distance from Anaheim to Chicago is about 1721 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Anaheim to Chicago are Frontier ($55), Spirit Airlines ($68), and Delta ($129).

  • What are the most popular routes from Anaheim to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Anaheim to Chicago?

    Consider Qatar Airways (83%), Finnair (83%) or Aer Lingus (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Anaheim to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Anaheim to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Anaheim to Chicago is $185. On average you can expect to pay $1,061. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $250.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Anaheim to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Anaheim to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Anaheim to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Anaheim to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Anaheim to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Anaheim to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Anaheim to Chicago

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Anaheim to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$92Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$166Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$182Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$190Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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