$148+ 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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CHI
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to ChicagoExplore 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 March 23, 2026.
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 March 23, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 4/106:45 am
SNA
- ORD
2 stops16h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/148:58 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop23h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 4/167:30 am
SNA
- ORD
2 stops15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/198:58 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop13h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$292
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sun 4/512:19 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Frontier
Sat 4/118:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop11h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 3/23![Frontier logo]()
$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 4/142:53 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/1710:55 am
ORD
- SNA
2 stops28h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$294
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sat 4/1812:00 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Tue 4/216:15 am
ORD
- SNA
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23![Southwest logo]()
$295
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 5/283:23 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop12h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/318:52 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop13h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$296
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:20 pm
SNA
- ORD
2 stops13h 24m
Frontier
Wed 4/83:29 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop22h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20![Frontier logo]()
$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/810:48 am
SNA
- ORD
2 stops25h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/148:58 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop23h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 4/142:40 pm
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 4/156:25 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop7h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 5/156:45 am
SNA
- ORD
1 stop20h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/178:52 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop13h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/67:20 pm
SNA
- ORD
2 stops13h 24m
Frontier
Mon 4/1312:50 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop8h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21![Frontier logo]()
$301
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 4/233:23 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop12h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/2610:07 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop11h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$302
Best flights from Santa Ana to ChicagoDiscover 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 March 23, 2026.
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 March 23, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/82:53 pm
SNA
- RFD
1 stop19h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/152:51 pm
RFD
- SNA
1 stop19h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 8/128:40 am
SNA
- ORD
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Mon 8/174:00 pm
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19![United Airlines logo]()
$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/276:45 am
SNA
- MDW
1 stop7h 27m
Delta
Mon 6/11:59 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop8h 35m
Delta
Deal found 3/20![Delta logo]()
$344
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/163:40 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Fri 4/174:05 pm
MDW
- SNA
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19![Southwest logo]()
$348
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/810:48 am
SNA
- RFD
1 stop23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1212:50 pm
RFD
- SNA
1 stop23h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Thu 5/72:35 pm
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 5/117:52 pm
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/21![United Airlines logo]()
$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sat 8/12:00 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop7h 55m
Delta
Sat 8/153:50 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 43m
Delta
Deal found 3/18![Delta logo]()
$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Tue 4/711:00 am
SNA
- ORD
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Thu 4/98:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18![Southwest logo]()
$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Fri 5/13:35 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop7h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 5/510:49 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22![United Airlines logo]()
$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 7/293:50 pm
SNA
- RFD
1 stop18h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/92:09 pm
RFD
- SNA
1 stop21h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Fri 8/142:00 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop7h 57m
Delta
Fri 8/211:55 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 18m
Delta
Deal found 3/21![Delta logo]()
$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sat 5/161:22 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 5/197:52 pm
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22![United Airlines logo]()
$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/92:20 pm
SNA
- MDW
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Wed 4/153:40 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18![Southwest logo]()
$413
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 5/146:48 pm
SNA
- RFD
1 stop22h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1712:50 pm
RFD
- SNA
1 stop10h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$391
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 5/152:35 pm
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 5/187:52 pm
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18![United Airlines logo]()
$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Mon 4/68:45 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Fri 4/104:10 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/21![Southwest logo]()
$419
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Wed 8/123:40 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Mon 8/173:10 pm
MDW
- SNA
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19![Southwest logo]()
$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sat 5/22:35 pm
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 5/57:52 pm
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18![United Airlines logo]()
$393
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sun 6/141:50 pm
SNA
- RFD
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/211:13 pm
RFD
- SNA
1 stop10h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/222:40 pm
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 4/277:54 pm
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18![United Airlines logo]()
$393
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Fri 7/3111:05 am
SNA
- MDW
2 stops7h 15m
Southwest
Mon 8/35:20 am
MDW
- SNA
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19![Southwest logo]()
$434
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Fri 4/35:56 pm
SNA
- RFD
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/83:02 pm
RFD
- SNA
1 stop22h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Mon 4/202:40 pm
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 4/217:54 pm
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19![United Airlines logo]()
$403
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 6/307:45 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 7/64:55 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19![Southwest logo]()
$444
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 6/119:35 pm
SNA
- RFD
1 stop20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/141:13 pm
RFD
- SNA
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$466
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Fri 4/37:55 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Wed 4/85:30 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/21![Southwest logo]()
$463
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Fri 5/224:20 pm
SNA
- RFD
1 stop17h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/259:13 pm
RFD
- SNA
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$486
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Fri 7/177:05 am
SNA
- MDW
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Sun 7/195:15 am
MDW
- SNA
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/22![Southwest logo]()
$464
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 6/234:08 pm
SNA
- RFD
2 stops25h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/281:13 pm
RFD
- SNA
1 stop10h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$511
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 6/186:00 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Sun 6/211:10 pm
MDW
- SNA
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/22![Southwest logo]()
$514
Last-minute flights from Santa Ana to ChicagoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Ana to Chicago. Data last updated March 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Ana to Chicago. Data last updated March 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sun 4/512:19 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Frontier
Sat 4/118:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop11h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 3/23![Frontier logo]()
$293
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:20 pm
SNA
- ORD
2 stops13h 24m
Frontier
Wed 4/83:29 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop22h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20![Frontier logo]()
$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/67:20 pm
SNA
- ORD
2 stops13h 24m
Frontier
Mon 4/1312:50 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop8h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21![Frontier logo]()
$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/87:30 am
SNA
- ORD
2 stops14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/148:58 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop23h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/82:53 pm
SNA
- RFD
1 stop19h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/152:51 pm
RFD
- SNA
1 stop19h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/93:12 pm
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 17m
American Airlines
Tue 4/1411:21 am
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20![American Airlines logo]()
$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 4/142:53 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/1710:55 am
ORD
- SNA
2 stops28h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 4/142:40 pm
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 4/156:25 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop7h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 4/148:15 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Wed 4/153:40 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20![Southwest logo]()
$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 4/167:30 am
SNA
- ORD
2 stops15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/198:58 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop13h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sat 4/1812:00 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Tue 4/216:15 am
ORD
- SNA
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23![Southwest logo]()
$295
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 4/233:23 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop12h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/2610:07 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop11h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$302
One-way flights from Santa Ana to ChicagoSearch for one-way flight options from Santa Ana to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 23, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Ana to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 23, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sun 4/126:48 pm
SNA
- ORD
2 stops18h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/272:41 pm
SNA
- ORD
2 stops37h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18![Frontier logo]()
$149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/157:30 am
SNA
- MDW
2 stops34h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 4/165:33 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop19h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18![Frontier logo]()
$153
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 4/156:45 am
SNA
- MDW
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18![Southwest logo]()
$155
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sat 4/113:12 pm
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19![American Airlines logo]()
$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sun 4/197:56 pm
SNA
- ORD
2 stops31h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21![Frontier logo]()
$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/202:41 pm
SNA
- MDW
2 stops29h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22![Frontier logo]()
$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Fri 4/176:45 am
SNA
- ORD
2 stops16h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/810:48 am
SNA
- RFD
1 stop23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$165
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sun 5/317:48 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop7h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Fri 6/121:50 pm
SNA
- RFD
1 stop20h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$166
Find 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 March 23, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $292 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $148 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $449 |
Good round-trip deal | $395 or less |
Good one-way deal | $240 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Chicago that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - RFD
SNARFD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 4/8
2:53 pm-12:00 pm
1 stop19h 07m
Chicago Greater Rockford
Wed 4/15
2:51 pm-8:50 am
1 stop19h 59m
$308
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - RFD
SNARFD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 4/8
10:48 am-12:00 pm
1 stop23h 12m
Chicago Greater Rockford
Sun 4/12
12:50 pm-9:53 am
1 stop23h 03m
$318
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 8/12
8:40 am-6:27 pm
1 stop7h 47m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/17
4:00 pm-6:41 pm
Nonstop4h 41m
$339
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - MDW
SNAMDW
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 5/27
6:45 am-4:12 pm
1 stop7h 27m
Chicago Midway
Mon 6/1
1:59 pm-8:34 pm
1 stop8h 35m
$344
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - MDW
SNAMDW
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 4/16
3:40 pm-11:55 pm
1 stop6h 15m
Chicago Midway
Fri 4/17
4:05 pm-9:55 pm
2 stops7h 50m
$348
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 5/7
2:35 pm-8:41 pm
Nonstop4h 06m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 5/11
7:52 pm-10:35 pm
Nonstop4h 43m
$348
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 8/1
2:00 pm-11:55 pm
1 stop7h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 8/15
3:50 pm-8:33 pm
1 stop6h 43m
$349
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 5/1
3:35 pm-12:45 am
1 stop7h 10m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 5/5
10:49 am-3:03 pm
1 stop6h 14m
$349
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - RFD
SNARFD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 7/29
3:50 pm-12:24 pm
1 stop18h 34m
Chicago Greater Rockford
Wed 9/9
2:09 pm-9:51 am
1 stop21h 42m
$353
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 5/16
1:22 pm-11:57 pm
1 stop8h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 5/19
7:52 pm-10:35 pm
Nonstop4h 43m
$357
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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to Chicago
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 March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
SNA-CHI
SNA-ORD
SNA-MDW
SNA-RFD
Estimated round-trip price
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SNA-CHI
SNA-ORD
SNA-MDW
SNA-RFD
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 March 13, 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Ana to Chicago, you should look to book at least 22 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Chicago (average of $97). Flying from Santa Ana to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 March 23, 2026.
When flying from Santa Ana to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
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 March 23, 2026.
The most flights from SNA to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).
How often are flights from Santa Ana to Chicago delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between Santa Ana and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 179 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?
Friday 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.
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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 March 23, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to Chicago, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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Discover the top 7 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 March 23, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$103 | Average$194 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$152 | Average$218 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$190 | Average$466 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$258 | Average$328 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$269 | Average$378 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$269 | Average$448 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$288 | Average$446 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |