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Cheap flights from Orange County to Chicago (CHI)

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Jun 5 — Jun 121
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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$169
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$286
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Orange County to Chicago?

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Orange County to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Chicago?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Chicago (average of $72). Flying from Orange County to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 May 6, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Orange County to Chicago as you normally would.

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 6, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andUnited 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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,331 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,331 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,331 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,331 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,684 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,331 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,672 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,331 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,638 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,331 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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 Orange County 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 Orange County to Chicago?

    Airlines like Delta, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Orange County to Chicago in about 4h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 55m. There are 1721 mi between Orange County and Chicago. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $55 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 Delta, with prices starting from $68 and $129, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Orange County to Chicago?

    The most popular flight routes from Orange County to Chicago are Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Long Beach Municipal - Chicago O'Hare Intl and Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago Midway.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Orange County to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Orange County to Chicago are Qatar Airways (83%), Finnair (83%) and Aer Lingus (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Orange County to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Orange County to Chicago? While on average our users pay $941, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $185. The most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $250.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Chicago?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Chicago (average of $72). Flying from Orange County to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Orange County to Chicago

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Orange County 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 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$152Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$190Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$258Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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