$145+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Ana, CA (SNA)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SNA
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Santa AnaExplore 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 September 15, 2026.
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 September 15, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/277:25 am -
1 stop7h 55m
Fri 10/302:55 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$294
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/101:20 pm -
2 stops9h 10m
Fri 11/134:35 pm -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$295
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/226:20 am -
1 stop13h 49m
Mon 10/264:08 pm -
1 stop11h 08m
Deal found 9/14![Frontier logo]()
$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/295:48 pm -
1 stop6h 12m
Mon 11/22:22 pm -
Nonstop4h 11m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/1512:26 pm -
1 stop7h 43m
Mon 10/192:53 pm -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 9/14![Frontier logo]()
$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/65:15 pm -
1 stop26h 25m
Mon 11/93:55 pm -
1 stop11h 18m
Deal found 9/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$301
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/18:55 pm -
1 stop22h 20m
Sun 10/410:45 am -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$303
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 10/163:49 pm -
1 stop8h 17m
Tue 10/206:47 am -
1 stop8h 03m
Deal found 9/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$304
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 9/286:30 am -
1 stop6h 35m
Sun 10/410:45 am -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/66:30 am -
1 stop6h 16m
Mon 11/93:55 pm -
1 stop11h 18m
Deal found 9/14![Frontier logo]()
$307
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2612:26 pm -
1 stop7h 43m
Thu 11/511:38 am -
1 stop10h 43m
Deal found 9/12![Frontier logo]()
$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:35 am -
1 stop8h 33m
Tue 10/202:03 pm -
1 stop7h 31m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$309
Best flights from Chicago to Santa AnaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 15, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 15, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/236:05 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Mon 10/264:35 pm -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/299:59 am -
2 stops8h 06m
Mon 11/22:00 pm -
1 stop7h 57m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/235:00 am -
1 stop6h 29m
Tue 10/271:09 pm -
1 stop6h 21m
Deal found 9/11![United Airlines logo]()
$374
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/192:22 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Sat 9/266:45 am -
1 stop9h 16m
Deal found 9/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$447
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/302:03 pm -
2 stops10h 27m
Wed 11/41:25 pm -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/165:45 pm -
1 stop6h 00m
Tue 12/224:50 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$363
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/178:29 am -
2 stops11h 42m
Tue 11/246:51 pm -
2 stops12h 13m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/510:15 am -
1 stop8h 30m
Tue 11/1012:10 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 9/13![Southwest logo]()
$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/295:00 am -
1 stop6h 29m
Sat 10/32:26 pm -
Nonstop4h 14m
Deal found 9/14![United Airlines logo]()
$455
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/236:35 am -
1 stop8h 33m
Mon 10/267:15 am -
2 stops12h 50m
Deal found 9/13![Delta logo]()
$404
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 1/1311:50 am -
2 stops9h 05m
Fri 1/157:30 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/225:00 am -
1 stop6h 29m
Sat 10/246:45 am -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 9/11![United Airlines logo]()
$465
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/22:04 pm -
2 stops10h 30m
Sun 12/69:06 am -
1 stop8h 37m
Deal found 9/12![Delta logo]()
$404
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/205:45 am -
1 stop6h 35m
Wed 11/256:45 am -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/37:48 pm -
Nonstop4h 40m
Wed 11/112:22 pm -
Nonstop4h 11m
Deal found 9/13![United Airlines logo]()
$479
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/301:27 pm -
2 stops10h 45m
Sun 11/19:00 am -
2 stops11h 33m
Deal found 9/14![Delta logo]()
$409
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 10/166:15 pm -
1 stop6h 00m
Sun 10/189:00 pm -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$412
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/27:00 am -
1 stop8h 11m
Mon 10/54:58 pm -
2 stops12h 43m
Deal found 9/12![Delta logo]()
$439
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/225:40 am -
1 stop6h 50m
Sun 10/259:00 pm -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$447
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/115:15 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Thu 10/155:35 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 9/11![Southwest logo]()
$457
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 3/1310:00 am -
1 stop10h 00m
Thu 3/188:25 pm -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$468
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/291:55 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Sat 10/34:40 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$469
Last-minute flights from Chicago to Santa AnaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana. Data last updated September 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana. Data last updated September 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 9/286:30 am -
1 stop6h 35m
Sun 10/410:45 am -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$305
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/18:55 pm -
1 stop22h 20m
Sun 10/410:45 am -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/39:05 am -
1 stop8h 55m
Tue 10/67:55 am -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:35 am -
1 stop8h 33m
Tue 10/202:03 pm -
1 stop7h 31m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$309
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/1512:26 pm -
1 stop7h 43m
Mon 10/192:53 pm -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 9/14![Frontier logo]()
$300
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 10/163:49 pm -
1 stop8h 17m
Wed 10/216:47 am -
1 stop8h 03m
Deal found 9/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/226:20 am -
1 stop13h 49m
Mon 10/264:08 pm -
1 stop11h 08m
Deal found 9/14![Frontier logo]()
$296
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2612:26 pm -
1 stop7h 43m
Thu 11/511:38 am -
1 stop10h 43m
Deal found 9/12![Frontier logo]()
$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/277:25 am -
1 stop7h 55m
Fri 10/302:55 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/286:30 am -
2 stops33h 32m
Sun 11/83:55 pm -
1 stop11h 18m
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/295:48 pm -
1 stop6h 12m
Mon 11/22:22 pm -
Nonstop4h 11m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 10/295:15 pm -
1 stop27h 56m
Mon 11/26:50 pm -
1 stop12h 45m
Deal found 9/13![Frontier logo]()
$310
One-way flights from Chicago to Santa AnaSearch for one-way flight options from Chicago to Santa Ana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 15, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Santa Ana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 15, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/57:55 pm -
Nonstop4h 31m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$145
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/256:30 am -
1 stop6h 22m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$146
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/16:30 am -
1 stop6h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/148:01 pm -
2 stops25h 13m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/13![Frontier logo]()
$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/61:21 pm -
1 stop30h 19m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$149
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/1512:26 pm -
1 stop7h 43m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Frontier logo]()
$150
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/2912:20 pm -
1 stop7h 46m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Frontier logo]()
$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/139:42 pm -
1 stop23h 26m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/96:30 am -
2 stops14h 41m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$153
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/196:35 am -
1 stop8h 33m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$155
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/15:40 am -
1 stop6h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$155
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Thu 12/35:05 am -
1 stop13h 36m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/13![Frontier logo]()
$156
Find 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 September 15, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $294 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $145 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $432 |
Good round-trip deal | $372 or less |
Good one-way deal | $266 or less |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2026.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 10/19
6:35 am-1:08 pm
1 stop8h 33m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$155
ChicagoSanta Ana
MDW Chicago Midway - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
MDWSNA
Chicago Midway
Wed 1/6
10:15 am-3:20 pm
1 stop7h 05m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$155
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/6
5:15 pm-10:00 pm
1 stop6h 45m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$165
Quickest round-trip
ChicagoSanta Ana
MDW Chicago Midway - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
MDWSNA
Chicago Midway
Fri 10/23
6:05 am-10:00 am
1 stop5h 55m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$165
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 10/14
9:00 am-3:56 pm
1 stop8h 56m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$180
ChicagoSanta Ana
MDW Chicago Midway - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
MDWSNA
Chicago Midway
Sun 11/15
6:05 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop6h 15m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$190
ChicagoSanta Ana
MDW Chicago Midway - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
MDWSNA
Chicago Midway
Wed 10/14
12:15 pm-6:15 pm
1 stop8h 00m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$200
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 10/28
7:00 am-6:41 pm
2 stops13h 41m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$204
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 9/29
1:03 pm-9:30 pm
1 stop10h 27m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$205
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 10/20
8:45 am-8:51 pm
2 stops14h 06m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$210
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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 Chicago to Santa Ana in September.
| 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 |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Santa Ana, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Santa Ana, California 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 Chicago-Santa Ana, California 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 Chicago to Santa Ana
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Ana from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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CHI-SNA
MDW-SNA
ORD-SNA
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana, California?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana, California (average of $379). Flying from Chicago to Santa Ana, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $482). 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 September 15, 2026.
When flying from Chicago to Santa Ana, California, 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 6% versus a flight in the evening.
Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Santa Ana, California
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 September 15, 2026.
The most flights from CHI to SNA are scheduled on a Friday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Santa Ana, California?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Santa Ana, California flights typically cost between $350 and $511 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $294 on Southwest (Oct 27-Oct 30).
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana, California?
The best time to book flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, California is 62 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.
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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 September 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSarah,Aug 2024
MDW - AUS
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSarah,Aug 2024
MDW - AUS
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSarah,Aug 2024
MDW - AUS
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSarah,Aug 2024
MDW - AUS
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSarah,Aug 2024
MDW - AUS
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSarah,Aug 2024
MDW - AUS
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$180 | Average$310 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$258 | Average$400 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$265 | Average$511 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$269 | Average$397 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$270 | Average$462 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$359 | Average$469 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |