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$136+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Ana (SNA)

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CHI — SNA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in May or February, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$379

Good round-trip deal

$300 or less

Good one-way deal

$212 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 9/258:13 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/277:55 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/307:59 pmORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/76:45 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$270
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 6/2610:15 pmORD - SNA
1 stop11h 01mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/37:58 pmSNA - ORD
2 stops23h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$271
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/254:29 pmMDW - SNA
1 stop21h 04mFrontier
Thu 10/212:18 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop8h 20mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 8/51:46 pmMDW - SNA
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Wed 8/138:00 amSNA - MDW
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/11$284
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/292:07 pmORD - SNA
1 stop10h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/19:15 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop7h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/252:15 pmORD - SNA
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Fri 8/82:20 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/11$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/87:10 amMDW - SNA
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Mon 7/1411:40 amSNA - MDW
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$289
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/12:15 pmORD - SNA
1 stop7h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/96:45 amSNA - ORD
1 stop5h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$295
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 10/233:20 pmORD - SNA
1 stop9h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/269:15 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop24h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$309
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/152:15 pmORD - SNA
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Thu 8/214:37 pmSNA - ORD
2 stops16h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/297:30 amORD - SNA
2 stops13h 25mSouthwest
Mon 9/18:50 amSNA - ORD
2 stops12h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$348

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Santa Ana 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/5

7:58 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/12

1:48 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

$269

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/26

10:15 pm-7:16 am

1 stop11h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/3

7:58 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops23h 32m

$271

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/16

2:10 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 7/7

7:40 pm-6:12 am

1 stop8h 32m

$273

ChicagoSanta Ana

MDW - SNA

MDWSNA

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/25

4:29 pm-11:33 am

1 stop21h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/2

12:18 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$280

ChicagoSanta Ana

MDW - SNA

MDWSNA

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/5

1:46 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/13

8:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$284

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/29

2:07 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/1

9:15 pm-7:03 am

1 stop7h 48m

$288

ChicagoSanta Ana

MDW - SNA

MDWSNA

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/8

7:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 7/14

11:40 am-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$289

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/22

5:35 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/6

12:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$289

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/25

7:09 am-9:24 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/4

11:28 am-5:46 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

$307

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/9

1:03 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop10h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/13

7:14 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 26m

$311

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The best insider tips for Chicago to Santa Ana flights

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

For a quick snack before your flight, grab Garrett Popcorn near gate B8, a Chicago favorite.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
SNA

For rideshare pickups, head to the designated areas on the parking structure roofs from the terminal.

Read more about SNAby Scott Laird
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on SNA

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Santa Ana. 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 Chicago to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Chicago to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 CHI to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Santa Ana, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Santa Ana

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Santa Ana. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SNA are scheduled on a Thursday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Santa Ana by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Santa Ana when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Ana by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August 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 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to Santa Ana have to say. 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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Santa Ana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Ana from Chicago?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), located 4.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Santa Ana. 6 airlines have flights to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 21 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Ana, with prices starting at $269. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $271 and $280, respectively. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $136 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $140 and $141, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Santa Ana?

    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 Chicago to Santa Ana on time: Brussels Airlines (93%), United Airlines (89%), Air Canada (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Santa Ana?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Santa Ana is $135. On average you can expect to pay $1,005. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), can usually be booked for $123.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana 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 Chicago to Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Chicago to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$267Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$280Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$336Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$387Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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