For a quick departure, use the free shuttle train between terminals at ORD, especially during busy weekday mornings.

Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $269 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $155 (Delta) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $452 |
Good round-trip deal | $326 or less |
Good one-way deal | $273 or less |
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/22
4:05 pm-6:41 pm
Nonstop4h 36m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 1/27
2:16 pm-8:25 pm
Nonstop4h 09m
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 5/29
7:35 pm-9:50 pm
Nonstop4h 15m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Mon 6/1
2:03 pm-8:06 pm
Nonstop4h 03m
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 2/3
7:48 pm-10:24 pm
Nonstop4h 36m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 2/10
11:05 am-7:51 pm
1 stop6h 46m
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 2/28
4:15 pm-6:57 pm
Nonstop4h 42m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 3/14
1:27 pm-11:52 pm
1 stop8h 25m
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/21
5:40 am-11:21 am
1 stop7h 41m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Mon 2/2
6:45 am-1:04 pm
Nonstop4h 19m
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/17
10:40 am-3:10 pm
1 stop6h 30m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 1/21
8:00 am-5:06 pm
1 stop7h 06m
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 4/4
5:00 pm-9:59 pm
1 stop6h 59m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 4/7
7:05 am-6:00 pm
1 stop8h 55m
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 2/27
1:00 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop11h 30m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 3/13
8:49 pm-2:11 pm
1 stop15h 22m
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 1/16
2:20 pm-10:18 pm
1 stop9h 58m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 1/20
11:15 am-11:53 pm
1 stop10h 38m
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 1/23
7:30 am-6:25 pm
2 stops12h 55m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 1/29
7:30 am-9:52 pm
2 stops12h 22m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana, California is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana, California (average of $80). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana, California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $120). 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.
It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana, California in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana, California flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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| Cheapest$85 | Average$183 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
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| Cheapest$336 | Average$459 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |