How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Chicago?

There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana, California to Chicago in 4h 11m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Santa Ana, California and 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 flying from Santa Ana, California to Chicago round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana, California to Chicago round-trip from $103. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $110, and Alaska Airlines, from $190. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 73% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $67 and Delta from $128 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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

The most popular route from Santa Ana, California to Chicago is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago Midway or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago Greater Rockford.

What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana, California to Chicago?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Santa Ana, California to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,132, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $153. The most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $134.

What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana, California 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, California to Chicago on time: Royal Jordanian (84%), Qatar Airways (84%), Aer Lingus (82%).

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

Consider American Airlines, United Airlines or Alaska Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Santa Ana, California to Chicago.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Ana, California-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 9 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 deals for flights from Santa Ana to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Chicago?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Chicago?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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.

$149+ Flights from Santa Ana, CA to Chicago

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Ana, California to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Santa Ana, California to Chicago flights typically cost between $397 and $691 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $269 on American Airlines (Jan 8-Jan 13).

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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

Mon 12/228:16 pmSNA - ORD

1 stop16h 01mFrontier

Sun 1/118:49 pmORD - SNA

1 stop17h 57mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$269

Mon 12/228:16 pmSNA - ORD

1 stop16h 01mFrontier

Thu 12/259:33 pmORD - SNA

1 stop12h 54mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$284

Mon 12/228:16 pmSNA - ORD

1 stop16h 01mFrontier

Mon 1/57:00 amORD - SNA

1 stop6h 08mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$285

Mon 12/298:16 pmSNA - ORD

1 stop16h 01mFrontier

Mon 1/57:00 amORD - SNA

1 stop6h 08mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$305

Tue 12/307:35 pmSNA - ORD

1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/78:15 amORD - SNA

Nonstop4h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$314

Wed 12/316:45 amSNA - ORD

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/410:49 pmORD - SNA

1 stop13h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$321

Wed 12/313:10 pmSNA - ORD

1 stop5h 25mSouthwest

Sun 1/43:45 pmORD - SNA

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$325

Mon 12/298:16 pmSNA - ORD

2 stops13h 11mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/410:49 pmORD - SNA

1 stop13h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$326

Wed 12/316:45 amSNA - ORD

Nonstop4h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/47:54 pmORD - SNA

Nonstop4h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$329

Wed 12/314:25 pmSNA - ORD

1 stop11h 09mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/35:00 amORD - SNA

1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$332

Sun 12/287:57 pmSNA - ORD

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/410:49 pmORD - SNA

1 stop13h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$334

Sun 12/2110:35 amSNA - MDW

1 stop10h 46mFrontier

Sun 1/410:50 pmMDW - SNA

1 stop14h 18mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$353

Best flights from Santa Ana to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Ana to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Thu 3/123:24 pmSNA - ORD

Nonstop4h 11mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/1611:49 amORD - SNA

Nonstop4h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$269

Sat 1/108:00 amSNA - ORD

1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/244:05 pmORD - SNA

Nonstop4h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$275

Sun 2/17:45 amSNA - ORD

1 stop14h 05mAlaska Airlines

Wed 2/48:00 amORD - SNA

1 stop10h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$286

Sun 1/117:45 amSNA - MDW

1 stop5h 45mSouthwest

Tue 1/132:10 pmMDW - SNA

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$289

Thu 1/86:45 amSNA - MDW

1 stop7h 44mDelta

Sat 1/1011:21 amMDW - SNA

1 stop10h 53mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$289

Wed 4/84:37 pmSNA - RFD

1 stop17h 23mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/1212:50 pmRFD - SNA

1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$349

Wed 1/77:00 amSNA - ORD

1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/117:48 pmORD - SNA

Nonstop4h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$279

Tue 1/278:15 amSNA - ORD

1 stop13h 35mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/308:00 amORD - SNA

1 stop16h 27mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$286

Fri 1/2311:10 amSNA - MDW

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Sun 1/253:25 pmMDW - SNA

1 stop7h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$289

Fri 1/98:00 amSNA - MDW

1 stop8h 32mDelta

Sat 1/1011:21 amMDW - SNA

1 stop10h 53mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$289

Thu 3/122:22 pmSNA - ORD

Nonstop4h 03mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/186:17 amORD - SNA

1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$279

Thu 2/192:25 pmSNA - MDW

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Sat 2/218:05 amMDW - SNA

1 stop8h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$289

Thu 2/2612:56 pmSNA - ORD

1 stop9h 00mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/32:07 pmORD - SNA

1 stop8h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$289

Fri 3/279:20 pmSNA - ORD

1 stop9h 10mDelta

Sun 4/56:00 amORD - SNA

1 stop8h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$289

Thu 1/2212:25 pmSNA - MDW

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Sun 1/255:15 pmMDW - SNA

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$289

Mon 12/298:16 pmSNA - RFD

1 stop13h 09mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/312:15 pmRFD - SNA

1 stop24h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$366

Thu 3/127:01 pmSNA - ORD

2 stops11h 56mDelta

Tue 3/172:20 pmORD - SNA

1 stop10h 24mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$310

Thu 3/58:50 pmSNA - MDW

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Mon 3/95:40 pmMDW - SNA

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/18

$289

Thu 2/511:15 amSNA - ORD

1 stop10h 38mDelta

Sun 2/88:50 amORD - SNA

2 stops11h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$310

Wed 3/46:45 amSNA - RFD

3 stops25h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/810:37 amRFD - SNA

2 stops24h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$380

Thu 1/296:45 amSNA - MDW

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Fri 1/301:55 pmMDW - SNA

1 stop6h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/18

$289

Wed 3/42:30 pmSNA - MDW

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Sun 3/85:55 amMDW - SNA

1 stop6h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$289

Mon 12/298:16 pmSNA - RFD

1 stop13h 09mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/41:09 pmRFD - SNA

1 stop21h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$398

Wed 1/79:50 amSNA - ORD

2 stops10h 45mSouthwest

Sun 1/114:25 pmORD - SNA

1 stop6h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$306

Fri 3/65:07 pmSNA - RFD

1 stop16h 06mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/812:40 pmRFD - SNA

1 stop7h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$437

Sun 12/287:57 pmSNA - RFD

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/312:15 pmRFD - SNA

1 stop24h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$445

Last-minute flights from Santa Ana to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Ana to Chicago. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 12/228:16 pmSNA - ORD

1 stop16h 01mFrontier

Thu 12/259:33 pmORD - SNA

1 stop12h 54mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$284

Mon 1/59:10 pmSNA - ORD

1 stop14h 06mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/78:00 amORD - SNA

1 stop10h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$283

Wed 1/76:45 amSNA - ORD

3 stops26h 37mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/147:20 amORD - SNA

2 stops31h 05mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$271

Wed 1/78:00 amSNA - ORD

1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/117:48 pmORD - SNA

Nonstop4h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$275

Wed 1/76:45 amSNA - ORD

1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/118:49 pmORD - SNA

1 stop17h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$276

Wed 1/711:05 amSNA - ORD

1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/139:04 amORD - SNA

Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$279

Wed 1/711:11 amSNA - ORD

2 stops22h 11mSpirit Airlines

Tue 1/137:20 amORD - SNA

2 stops31h 05mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$281

Thu 1/81:54 pmSNA - ORD

Nonstop4h 14mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/1110:27 amORD - SNA

Nonstop4h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$269

Thu 1/811:42 amSNA - ORD

Nonstop4h 10mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/147:30 pmORD - SNA

Nonstop4h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$270

Fri 1/910:30 amSNA - ORD

1 stop6h 28mFrontier

Sun 1/116:15 amORD - SNA

1 stop9h 56mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$272

Tue 1/134:37 pmSNA - ORD

2 stops16h 45mSpirit Airlines

Tue 1/207:20 amORD - SNA

2 stops31h 05mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$278

Sat 1/175:10 pmSNA - MDW

1 stop24h 14mFrontier

Sat 1/249:38 amMDW - SNA

2 stops49h 34mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$275

One-way flights from Santa Ana to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Ana to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Mon 12/298:16 pmSNA - ORD

1 stop16h 01mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$149

Tue 1/611:11 amSNA - ORD

3 stops30h 53mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$156

Tue 1/206:40 pmSNA - MDW

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$157

Tue 1/67:50 pmSNA - ORD

1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$157

Fri 1/96:45 amSNA - MDW

3 stops37h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$159

Mon 1/58:16 pmSNA - ORD

2 stops38h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$159

Thu 1/224:37 pmSNA - MDW

3 stops38h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$160

Sun 1/111:20 pmSNA - ORD

3 stops28h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$160

Fri 1/1612:12 pmSNA - MDW

1 stop5h 42mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$161

Fri 1/1612:12 pmSNA - ORD

1 stop7h 12mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$161

Mon 3/232:08 pmSNA - MDW

1 stop6h 37mFrontier

Deal found 12/18

$162

Tue 12/306:45 amSNA - ORD

2 stops39h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$165

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Chicago

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$269 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$149 (CheapOair)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$478
Good round-trip deal	$376 or less
Good one-way deal	$211 or less

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/12

3:24 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

11:49 am-2:26 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

$269

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

8:00 am-5:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

4:05 pm-6:41 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

$275

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/7

7:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

7:48 pm-10:24 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

$279

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/12

2:22 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

6:17 am-12:22 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$279

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/1

7:45 am-11:50 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

8:00 am-4:12 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$286

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/27

8:15 am-11:50 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

8:00 am-10:27 pm

1 stop16h 27m

$286

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/11

7:45 am-3:30 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/13

2:10 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$289

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

6:45 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/10

11:21 am-8:14 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$289

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/23

11:10 am-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/25

3:25 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$289

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/9

8:00 am-6:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/10

11:21 am-8:14 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$289

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to Chicago

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to Chicago in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Ana, California-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Chicago?

The price you pay for your flight from Santa Ana, California to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 22 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Chicago?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Chicago (average of $77). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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 SNA to CHI?

When flying from Santa Ana, California 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 49% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana, California to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana, California to Chicago flight should consider departing on Monday at noon 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Ana, California to Chicago?

How often are flights from Santa Ana to Chicago delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Santa Ana and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 175 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Santa Ana to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Santa Ana to Chicago flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Santa Ana to Chicago flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Santa Ana to Chicago trip

Airports

SNA

For shorter security lines, try "checkpoint shopping" at SNA. If one line is long, check the others for a quicker option.

ORD

For a quick city transfer, consider taking the "L" train from ORD to downtown Chicago, avoiding potential traffic delays.

Our travel experts

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Scott Laird

Expert on SNA

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to Chicago, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,478 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,478 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,478 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,478 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,093 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,478 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,055 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,478 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,190 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,478 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

Related info for your journey

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 9 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.
How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Chicago?
There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana, California to Chicago in 4h 11m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Santa Ana, California and 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 flying from Santa Ana, California to Chicago round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana, California to Chicago round-trip from $103. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $110, and Alaska Airlines, from $190. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 73% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana, California to Chicago one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $67 and Delta from $128 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Santa Ana, California to Chicago?
The most popular route from Santa Ana, California to Chicago is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago Midway or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago Greater Rockford.
What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana, California 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, California to Chicago on time: Royal Jordanian (84%), Qatar Airways (84%), Aer Lingus (82%).
What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana, California to Chicago?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Santa Ana, California to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,132, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $153. The most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $134.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Chicago?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Chicago (average of $77). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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 6 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$103	Average$199	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$110	Average$216	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$190	Average$474	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$269	Average$446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$269	Average$381	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$288	Average$446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$149+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) to Chicago (CHI)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chicago are usually found in August or September, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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