Illinois

$80+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Illinois

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — ORD
May 1 — May 81
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Orange County to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/307:56 pm
SNA
-
STL
1 stop13h 26m
Frontier
Sun 5/39:55 pm
STL
-
SNA
1 stop19h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$210
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/126:22 pm
SNA
-
STL
1 stop15h 05m
Frontier
Sun 4/199:55 pm
STL
-
SNA
1 stop21h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:20 pm
SNA
-
STL
2 stops25h 59m
Frontier
Fri 4/178:06 pm
STL
-
SNA
1 stop17h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/79:54 am
SNA
-
STL
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/126:51 pm
STL
-
SNA
1 stop22h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/212:10 pm
SNA
-
STL
2 stops20h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/39:55 pm
STL
-
SNA
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/411:11 am
SNA
-
STL
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/119:18 pm
STL
-
SNA
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/2712:44 pm
LGB
-
ORD
1 stop7h 06m
Delta
Thu 5/2811:09 am
ORD
-
LGB
2 stops12h 34m
Delta
Deal found 3/26$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/277:05 am
LGB
-
MDW
2 stops12h 04m
Delta
Thu 5/2810:59 am
MDW
-
LGB
2 stops12h 44m
Delta
Deal found 3/26$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/127:30 am
SNA
-
STL
1 stop8h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/158:08 pm
STL
-
SNA
1 stop15h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/213:23 pm
SNA
-
STL
2 stops29h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/258:17 pm
STL
-
SNA
1 stop16h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/2911:14 am
SNA
-
STL
1 stop7h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/28:08 pm
STL
-
SNA
2 stops42h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$268
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/247:56 pm
SNA
-
STL
1 stop17h 25m
Frontier
Fri 5/18:06 pm
STL
-
SNA
1 stop17h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$270

Find flight deals from Orange County to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$80
(CheapOair)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$282
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Orange County to Illinois
One-way flight from Orange County to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County to Illinois 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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Illinois that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - RFD

SNARFD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/30

6:48 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop22h 57m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 5/3

12:50 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$328

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

Mon 5/4

7:52 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

$333

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/26

6:45 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/30

5:00 am-9:15 am

1 stop6h 15m

$335

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/20

7:40 pm-5:00 am

1 stop7h 20m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/3

2:15 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$337

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 5/9

10:50 am-11:25 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

6:15 am-1:40 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$337

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/4

5:00 pm-1:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/9

11:45 am-4:45 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$342

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 6/6

7:55 pm-6:00 am

1 stop8h 05m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/9

5:30 am-9:35 am

1 stop6h 05m

$342

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/16

4:00 pm-12:44 am

1 stop6h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/21

5:00 am-9:07 am

1 stop6h 07m

$344

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/11

2:20 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/12

10:10 am-5:00 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$347

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 6/1

8:20 pm-5:00 am

1 stop6h 40m

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/4

1:15 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$347

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Orange County with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Illinois

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Illinois (average of $203). Flying from Orange County to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 1, 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 Illinois as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Orange County to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Orange County to Illinois. 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 April 1, 2026.

The most flights from zzKFI to USIL are scheduled on a Wednesday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated April 1, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Orange County to Illinois. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Orange County to Illinois. 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 Illinois?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Orange County to Illinois in just under 7h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 25m. The distance from Orange County to Illinois is about 1721 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $63. Spirit Airlines flights start at $68 while deals on Delta start at $129 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County to Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Illinois (average of $203). Flying from Orange County to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 Illinois

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Orange County to Illinois. 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$152Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$190Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$258Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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