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Cheap flights from Orange County to Illinois

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Sep 17 — Sep 241
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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$225
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$92
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$354
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Illinois

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

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Illinois (average of $391). Flying from Orange County to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $507). 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 August 18, 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.

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 August 18, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,810 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,106 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,943 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,675 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

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?

    Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Orange County to Illinois in just under 3h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 10m. The distance from Orange County to Illinois is about 1737 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. Southwest flights start at $144 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $144 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Illinois (average of $391). Flying from Orange County to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $507). 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 Orange County to Illinois

Discover the top 6 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 August 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$152Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$253Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$258Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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