$152+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Ana, CA (SNA)
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 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SNA
Sep 1 — Sep 81
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 August 2, 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 August 2, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/202:41 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Mon 8/242:27 pm
SNA
- ORD
2 stops47h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31![Frontier logo]()
$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/205:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 8/224:22 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop5h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29![United Airlines logo]()
$304
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/298:45 am
MDW
- SNA
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Mon 11/24:35 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/29![Southwest logo]()
$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/222:41 pm
ORD
- SNA
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/249:09 am
SNA
- ORD
1 stop26h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 8/192:41 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop20h 13m
Frontier
Sun 8/237:53 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop21h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29![Frontier logo]()
$306
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/231:02 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 33m
Frontier
Mon 10/263:07 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop7h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31![Frontier logo]()
$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/123:29 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Sat 9/192:00 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop7h 59m
Delta
Deal found 7/29![Delta logo]()
$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/1210:05 am
MDW
- SNA
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Sat 9/1910:40 am
SNA
- MDW
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28![Southwest logo]()
$309
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/256:30 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 35m
Frontier
Mon 9/2810:45 am
SNA
- ORD
1 stop12h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31![Frontier logo]()
$310
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/266:50 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop12h 45m
Frontier
Fri 10/302:27 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29![Frontier logo]()
$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/245:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 9/292:26 pm
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29![United Airlines logo]()
$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/188:10 am
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 9/213:11 pm
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30![American Airlines logo]()
$314
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 August 2, 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 August 2, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/247:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop8h 11m
Delta
Tue 9/296:02 pm
SNA
- ORD
2 stops11h 54m
Delta
Deal found 7/30![Delta logo]()
$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/222:15 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Sat 9/263:20 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27![Southwest logo]()
$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/97:55 pm
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 31m
United Airlines
Thu 10/154:15 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28![United Airlines logo]()
$367
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Wed 9/236:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop9h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/271:09 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$397
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2912:54 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop11h 36m
Delta
Tue 9/16:02 pm
SNA
- ORD
2 stops12h 28m
Delta
Deal found 7/30![Delta logo]()
$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/2610:30 am
MDW
- SNA
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Wed 9/28:30 am
SNA
- MDW
2 stops6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28![Southwest logo]()
$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/87:55 pm
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 31m
United Airlines
Sat 10/1010:37 am
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30![United Airlines logo]()
$373
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2610:10 am
MDW
- SNA
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Fri 8/287:20 am
SNA
- MDW
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/30![Southwest logo]()
$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/288:29 am
ORD
- SNA
2 stops12h 09m
Delta
Sun 11/111:38 am
SNA
- ORD
1 stop7h 14m
Delta
Deal found 7/30![Delta logo]()
$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/311:51 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop8h 16m
Delta
Sat 9/58:11 am
SNA
- MDW
2 stops12h 25m
Delta
Deal found 7/28![Delta logo]()
$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/275:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 8/3111:10 am
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29![United Airlines logo]()
$404
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 10/226:05 am
MDW
- SNA
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Sun 10/259:00 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 8/1![Southwest logo]()
$392
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 10/202:03 pm
ORD
- SNA
2 stops10h 27m
Delta
Sat 10/247:10 am
SNA
- ORD
2 stops11h 20m
Delta
Deal found 8/1![Delta logo]()
$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 8/277:55 pm
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 9/610:20 am
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/1![United Airlines logo]()
$414
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 10/227:45 am
MDW
- SNA
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Thu 10/223:20 pm
SNA
- MDW
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 8/1![Southwest logo]()
$426
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1511:22 am
ORD
- SNA
2 stops13h 03m
Delta
Sat 8/226:45 am
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 06m
Delta
Deal found 7/31![Delta logo]()
$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/117:10 am
MDW
- SNA
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Fri 9/188:45 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28![Southwest logo]()
$435
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/312:00 pm
ORD
- SNA
2 stops10h 30m
Delta
Wed 9/911:38 am
SNA
- ORD
1 stop10h 21m
Delta
Deal found 7/31![Delta logo]()
$424
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/135:00 pm
MDW
- SNA
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Thu 8/208:00 am
SNA
- MDW
2 stops7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27![Southwest logo]()
$462
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/77:10 am
MDW
- SNA
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Tue 8/187:55 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/31![Southwest logo]()
$484
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 8/147:10 am
MDW
- SNA
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Tue 8/186:45 am
SNA
- MDW
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 8/1![Southwest logo]()
$490
Last-minute flights from Chicago to Santa AnaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana. Data last updated August 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana. Data last updated August 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/182:10 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Sat 8/2212:25 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28![Southwest logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/181:25 pm
MDW
- SNA
2 stops10h 31m
Delta
Sat 8/228:11 am
SNA
- MDW
2 stops12h 25m
Delta
Deal found 7/28![Delta logo]()
$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 8/192:41 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop20h 13m
Frontier
Sun 8/237:53 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop21h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29![Frontier logo]()
$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/202:41 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Mon 8/242:27 pm
SNA
- ORD
2 stops47h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31![Frontier logo]()
$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/205:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 8/224:22 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop5h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29![United Airlines logo]()
$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/202:41 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Sun 8/237:53 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop21h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29![Frontier logo]()
$312
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/208:11 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/248:59 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop13h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$316
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Fri 8/219:20 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Sun 8/237:53 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop21h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1![Frontier logo]()
$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/222:41 pm
ORD
- SNA
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/249:09 am
SNA
- ORD
1 stop26h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/262:41 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop20h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/27:30 am
SNA
- ORD
2 stops13h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/313:25 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop8h 31m
Delta
Wed 9/92:06 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop7h 51m
Delta
Deal found 7/29![Delta logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/313:25 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop8h 31m
Delta
Sat 9/58:11 am
SNA
- ORD
2 stops13h 46m
Delta
Deal found 7/29![Delta logo]()
$314
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 August 2, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Santa Ana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 2, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 10/2611:06 am
ORD
- SNA
2 stops29h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 9/286:30 am
ORD
- SNA
2 stops34h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$153
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/276:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop10h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$155
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/11:55 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/29![Southwest logo]()
$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/269:20 pm
ORD
- SNA
2 stops17h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28![Frontier logo]()
$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 10/16:30 am
ORD
- SNA
2 stops35h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30![Frontier logo]()
$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 8/196:05 am
MDW
- SNA
2 stops32h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29![Frontier logo]()
$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/71:21 pm
ORD
- SNA
2 stops26h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$158
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/289:30 am
ORD
- SNA
2 stops10h 38m
Delta
Deal found 7/30![Delta logo]()
$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/306:30 am
ORD
- SNA
2 stops13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/279:20 pm
ORD
- SNA
2 stops43h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28![Frontier logo]()
$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 8/316:05 am
MDW
- SNA
2 stops12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$163
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 August 2, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $303 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $152 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $377 |
Good round-trip deal | $364 or less |
Good one-way deal | $343 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Santa Ana that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 9/24
7:00 am-1:11 pm
1 stop8h 11m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 9/29
6:02 pm-7:56 am
2 stops11h 54m
$314
ChicagoSanta Ana
MDW - SNA
MDWSNA
Chicago Midway
Tue 9/22
2:15 pm-8:55 pm
1 stop8h 40m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 9/26
3:20 pm-5:00 am
1 stop11h 40m
$314
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 8/29
12:54 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop11h 36m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 9/1
6:02 pm-8:30 am
2 stops12h 28m
$314
ChicagoSanta Ana
MDW - SNA
MDWSNA
Chicago Midway
Wed 8/26
10:30 am-4:45 pm
2 stops8h 15m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 9/2
8:30 am-5:10 pm
2 stops6h 40m
$319
ChicagoSanta Ana
MDW - SNA
MDWSNA
Chicago Midway
Wed 8/26
10:10 am-3:00 pm
2 stops6h 50m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 8/28
7:20 am-5:20 pm
2 stops8h 00m
$344
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 10/28
8:29 am-6:38 pm
2 stops12h 09m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sun 11/1
11:38 am-8:52 pm
1 stop7h 14m
$349
ChicagoSanta Ana
MDW - SNA
MDWSNA
Chicago Midway
Mon 8/31
1:51 pm-8:07 pm
1 stop8h 16m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 9/5
8:11 am-10:36 pm
2 stops12h 25m
$359
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 10/9
7:55 pm-10:26 pm
Nonstop4h 31m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 10/15
4:15 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop5h 44m
$367
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 10/20
2:03 pm-10:30 pm
2 stops10h 27m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 10/24
7:10 am-8:30 pm
2 stops11h 20m
$369
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 10/8
7:55 pm-10:26 pm
Nonstop4h 31m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 10/10
10:37 am-4:51 pm
Nonstop4h 14m
$373
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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Santa Ana
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 August.
| 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.
CHI-SNA
ORD-SNA
MDW-SNA
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Santa Ana
CHI-SNA
ORD-SNA
MDW-SNA
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana, California?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana, California (average of $343). Flying from Chicago to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $479). 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 August 2, 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 9% versus a flight at noon.
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 August 2, 2026.
The most flights from CHI to SNA are scheduled on a Friday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Santa Ana, California?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Santa Ana, California flights typically cost between $294 and $443 in August.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $303 on Frontier (Aug 20-Aug 24).
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 50 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 August 2, 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.
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSarah,Aug 2024
MDW - AUS
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSarah,Aug 2024
MDW - AUS
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSarah,Aug 2024
MDW - AUS
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSarah,Aug 2024
MDW - AUS
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSarah,Aug 2024
MDW - AUS
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSarah,Aug 2024
MDW - AUS
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$129 | Average$276 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$258 | Average$400 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$265 | Average$461 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$269 | Average$391 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$269 | Average$443 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$359 | Average$469 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |