Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago (CHI) from $51

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/28. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SNA — CHI
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chicago are usually found in February or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best SNA to CHI flight in 2023: compare Santa Ana to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$207

One-way from

$82
High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 29% potential price drop
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chicago (CHI)

SNA - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

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

Users have found that flying from Santa Ana to Chicago on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

To save up to 34% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Santa Ana to Chicago from $383 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $500 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Flights from Santa Ana to Chicago lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Santa Ana to Chicago in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $134.

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

When flying from Santa Ana to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Santa Ana to Chicago

Find some of the cheapest Spirit Airlines flights traveling from Santa Ana to Chicago. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
  • If you’re traveling from Santa Ana to Chicago, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Santa Ana to Chicago flights are typically 21% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $524.81 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $239. When traveling from Santa Ana to Chicago on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When flying from Santa Ana to Chicago, Spirit Airlines flights are 14% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Santa Ana to Chicago

Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from Santa Ana to Chicago. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
  • If you’re traveling from Santa Ana to Chicago, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $370.75 RT. This price is typically 64% more expensive than other airlines that offer Santa Ana to Chicago flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $223. The most popular departure airport in Santa Ana when flying to Chicago is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When flying from Santa Ana to Chicago, American Airlines flights are 6% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Santa Ana to Chicago flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SNA to CHI flights for September, October
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Santa Ana to Chicago 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chicago from Santa Ana found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Chicago from Santa Ana

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One-way flights to Chicago from Santa Ana

The cheapest one-way flights from Santa Ana to Chicago
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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyChicago Midway

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/24

1 stop15h 16m

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/27

1 stop19h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyChicago Midway

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/25

1 stop30h 21m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/1

1 stop20h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyChicago O'Hare Intl

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/24

1 stop15h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/25

1 stop17h 46m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyChicago O'Hare Intl

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/31

2 stops17h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/7

2 stops15h 31m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyChicago O'Hare Intl

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/29

1 stop13h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/4

2 stops20h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyChicago Midway

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/30

1 stop28h 13m

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/5

1 stop7h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyChicago Midway

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/25

2 stops11h 02m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/1

1 stop20h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyChicago O'Hare Intl

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/24

2 stops17h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/27

1 stop6h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyChicago O'Hare Intl

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/16

1 stop8h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/17

1 stop7h 58m

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Deals found on 9/27

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier from Santa Ana to Chicago have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Santa Ana to Chicago flights.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Ana to Chicago?

Most people fly from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) if they book a flight from Santa Ana to Chicago. On average, J. Wayne/Orange Cnty has 22 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 6 airlines. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is conveniently located just 4.8 mi from Santa Ana’s city center.

Can I find flights from Santa Ana to Chicago for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Ana to Chicago for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $99, but on average you can expect to pay $118.

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

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Santa Ana to Chicago under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Chicago is less than $321.

Are there last-minute flights available from Santa Ana to Chicago for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Santa Ana to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $200.

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

Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

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

Travelers can expect 24 flights from Santa Ana to Chicago on average per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 8% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 63% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 29% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Santa Ana to Chicago?

There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana to Chicago in 15h 16m. Fly via Frontier or Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1732 mi between Santa Ana and Chicago. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Currently priced at $99, Frontier will fly you from Santa Ana to Chicago and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Spirit Airlines for as low as $112. Users have found that Frontier is 77% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the most popular routes from Santa Ana to Chicago?

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

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

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 Santa Ana to Chicago on time: Royal Jordanian (92%), Gulf Air (92%), Aer Lingus (92%).

What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Chicago?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Chicago? While on average our users pay $854, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $124. The most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $111.

What does SNA to ORD mean?

This is defined as Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). Codes like Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Top 6 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Santa Ana to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$165Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$238Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$239Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Chicago

See what time of day planes typically take off from Santa Ana to Chicago
25%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
49%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
26%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to Chicago

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Santa Ana to Chicago
Sunday17daily flights
Monday25daily flights
Tuesday23daily flights
Wednesday22daily flights
Thursday25daily flights
Friday25daily flights
Saturday18daily flights

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