$124+ Cheap flights from Orange County 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CHI
Jan 4 — Jan 111
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Orange County to ChicagoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 5, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 5, 2025.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/2510:22 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/17:00 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4![American Airlines logo]()
$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Wed 12/2411:11 amSNA - ORD
1 stop25h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/11:34 pmORD - SNA
2 stops22h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$270
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Wed 12/2411:53 amSNA - ORD
1 stop10h 19mFrontier
Sat 1/39:55 pmORD - SNA
1 stop12h 50mFrontier
Deal found 12/3![Frontier logo]()
$272
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/411:15 amSNA - ORD
1 stop10h 57mFrontier
Thu 12/117:00 amORD - SNA
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/2![Frontier logo]()
$274
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/131:35 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop19h 33mFrontier
Mon 12/1512:18 pmMDW - SNA
1 stop26h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/4![Frontier logo]()
$275
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/1911:53 amSNA - ORD
1 stop10h 19mFrontier
Mon 1/57:00 amORD - SNA
1 stop6h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/2![Frontier logo]()
$278
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/2511:52 amSNA - ORD
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Thu 1/19:33 pmORD - SNA
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/3![Frontier logo]()
$282
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/138:19 pmSNA - ORD
2 stops14h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/19:33 pmORD - SNA
1 stop12h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$283
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Mon 12/81:35 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop8h 37mFrontier
Thu 12/189:33 pmORD - SNA
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/4![Frontier logo]()
$284
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/61:35 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop19h 33mFrontier
Mon 12/86:15 amMDW - SNA
1 stop11h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/3![Frontier logo]()
$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/228:16 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop16h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/410:49 pmORD - SNA
1 stop13h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/2211:11 amSNA - ORD
2 stops23h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/19:33 pmORD - SNA
1 stop12h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$286
Find flight deals from Orange County to Chicago
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated December 5, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $269 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $124 (Delta) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $337 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County to Chicago 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Chicago that are best for you.
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Chicago
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 1/7
9:51 am-11:53 pm
2 stops12h 02m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/10
8:50 am-6:17 pm
2 stops11h 27m
$269
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 2/6
2:16 pm-8:25 pm
Nonstop4h 09m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 2/8
7:48 pm-10:24 pm
Nonstop4h 36m
$269
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 1/17
12:33 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop9h 17m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 1/20
6:06 pm-10:05 am
1 stop17h 59m
$269
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 5/23
7:00 am-1:01 pm
Nonstop4h 01m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 6/6
9:15 am-11:30 am
Nonstop4h 15m
$269
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 2/3
12:00 pm-10:35 pm
2 stops8h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 2/6
2:15 pm-9:45 pm
2 stops9h 30m
$275
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - MDW
SNAMDW
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 1/23
7:30 am-5:15 pm
1 stop7h 45m
Chicago Midway
Sun 1/25
8:10 am-4:00 pm
1 stop9h 50m
$277
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - MDW
SNAMDW
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 1/16
2:25 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop6h 00m
Chicago Midway
Mon 1/19
5:00 am-11:25 am
1 stop8h 25m
$278
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 1/16
12:23 pm-9:26 pm
1 stop7h 03m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 1/19
7:48 pm-10:24 pm
Nonstop4h 36m
$279
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 1/30
6:45 am-1:04 pm
Nonstop4h 19m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 2/1
6:47 am-12:15 pm
1 stop7h 28m
$279
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 1/8
7:00 am-5:04 pm
1 stop8h 04m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 1/12
7:48 pm-10:24 pm
Nonstop4h 36m
$279
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Chicago?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Chicago (average of $147). Flying from Orange County to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $349). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KFI to CHI?
Find hourly flight availability from Orange County 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 December 5, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Orange County to Chicago in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 49% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Orange County to Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Orange County to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Orange County to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Orange County to Chicago
Explore weekly flight availability from Orange County 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 December 5, 2025.
The most flights from zzKFI to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).
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 December 5, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines from Orange County to Chicago to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
SJC - SEA
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
SJC - SEA
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
SJC - SEA
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
SJC - SEA
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
SJC - SEA
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
SJC - SEA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$103 | Average$200 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$110 | Average$216 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$190 | Average$475 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$269 | Average$448 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$269 | Average$381 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$288 | Average$446 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |