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$124+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CHI
May 6 — May 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chicago are usually found in May or September, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$272
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$124
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$378

Good round-trip deal

$344 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chicago (CHI).

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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 May 1, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/143:16 pmSNA - ORD
2 stops17h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/233:15 pmORD - SNA
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/229:45 amSNA - ORD
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Sun 5/255:30 amORD - SNA
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/29$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/48:00 amSNA - MDW
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Sat 6/76:00 amMDW - SNA
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/30$274
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/224:27 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop10h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/2611:50 amORD - SNA
1 stop11h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2810:35 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/15:02 amORD - SNA
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$275
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/2712:01 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop6h 52mFrontier
Sat 5/312:44 pmMDW - SNA
1 stop22h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$280
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/144:27 pmSNA - RFD
1 stop17h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/2712:44 pmRFD - SNA
1 stop10h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/141:30 pmSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/2311:55 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$294
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2312:01 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop9h 51mFrontier
Thu 5/296:00 amORD - SNA
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$297
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/75:46 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop9h 54mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/106:00 amORD - SNA
1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/33:30 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Tue 7/85:15 amMDW - SNA
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$323
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:05 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/309:12 amMDW - SNA
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$354

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

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Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/14

3:16 pm-10:55 am

2 stops17h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/23

3:15 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$272

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/22

9:45 am-6:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

5:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop7h 35m

$273

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/22

4:27 pm-5:25 am

1 stop10h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/26

11:50 am-9:17 pm

1 stop11h 27m

$274

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/4

8:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$274

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/28

10:35 am-4:46 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/1

5:02 am-9:14 am

1 stop6h 12m

$275

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/27

12:01 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/31

2:44 pm-11:16 am

1 stop22h 32m

$280

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - RFD

SNARFD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/14

4:27 pm-11:38 am

1 stop17h 11m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 7/27

12:44 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop10h 57m

$288

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/14

11:10 am-5:19 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

7:05 am-9:34 am

Nonstop4h 29m

$294

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/23

12:01 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop9h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop7h 11m

$297

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 6/7

5:46 pm-5:40 am

1 stop9h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/11

6:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$311

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/29

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice 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-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-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-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Santa Ana with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Chicago. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Ana to Chicago, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Santa Ana to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 1, 2025.

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 38% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 1, 2025.

The most flights from SNA to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 17 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.

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

    Currently priced at $273, Delta will fly you from Santa Ana to Chicago and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $274 and $275, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $124. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Ana to Chicago for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes 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: Brussels Airlines (89%), Emirates (87%), United Airlines (87%).

  • 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 $801, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $125. The most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $136.

  • 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 to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Santa Ana to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$110Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$271Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$308Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$401Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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