$145+ 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 6/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SNA
Jun 6 — Jun 131
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 May 7, 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 May 7, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 8/59:57 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop13h 28m
Frontier
Sat 8/87:54 pm
SNA
- ORD
2 stops18h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$307
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/37:40 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop11h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/91:58 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/48:03 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/78:10 pm
SNA
- MDW
2 stops16h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$309
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/219:37 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop13h 32m
Frontier
Sun 5/249:54 am
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 7/159:57 pm
ORD
- SNA
2 stops16h 39m
Frontier
Sat 7/257:54 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop7h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$311
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 7/237:15 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop7h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/286:09 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/217:49 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop18h 30m
Allegiant Air
Sat 5/234:15 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop24h 44m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/4![Allegiant Air logo]()
$314
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Wed 5/139:37 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop13h 32m
Frontier
Sat 5/169:54 am
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/287:49 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/314:20 pm
SNA
- MDW
2 stops19h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 7/27:20 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop7h 14m
Frontier
Thu 7/97:54 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop7h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 7/47:20 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/67:54 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop7h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 8/111:50 pm
ORD
- SNA
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/157:54 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop7h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$318
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 May 7, 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 May 7, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/2311:45 am
MDW
- SNA
2 stops7h 00m
Southwest
Mon 6/295:00 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6![Southwest logo]()
$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/308:40 am
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 41m
United Airlines
Fri 7/102:10 pm
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6![United Airlines logo]()
$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/177:45 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 11m
Delta
Sat 6/202:00 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 04m
Delta
Deal found 5/6![Delta logo]()
$389
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Tue 6/22:10 pm
ORD
- SNA
2 stops10h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/96:04 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$428
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/57:10 am
MDW
- SNA
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Fri 6/125:15 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5![Southwest logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 7/245:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Fri 7/312:10 pm
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6![United Airlines logo]()
$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/185:20 am
MDW
- SNA
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Mon 6/226:00 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4![Southwest logo]()
$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 8/1812:00 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Sat 8/2210:40 am
SNA
- MDW
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6![Southwest logo]()
$355
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/278:15 am
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/306:45 am
SNA
- ORD
1 stop10h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/225:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 5/244:12 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop6h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6![United Airlines logo]()
$414
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/1611:45 am
MDW
- SNA
2 stops7h 00m
Southwest
Tue 6/233:35 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6![Southwest logo]()
$355
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sun 5/106:24 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop8h 21m
Delta
Tue 5/192:00 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop7h 57m
Delta
Deal found 5/2![Delta logo]()
$479
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 7/295:05 pm
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 8/13:11 pm
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$440
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/306:55 am
MDW
- SNA
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Sat 6/67:10 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/57:58 pm
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 34m
United Airlines
Mon 6/82:10 pm
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3![United Airlines logo]()
$524
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/215:25 am
MDW
- SNA
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Sat 6/277:10 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5![Southwest logo]()
$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 8/112:00 pm
MDW
- SNA
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Sat 8/86:25 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/265:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Thu 5/282:10 pm
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$554
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Mon 6/16:25 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Mon 6/88:45 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$417
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/2311:45 am
MDW
- SNA
2 stops7h 00m
Southwest
Sun 6/289:10 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6![Southwest logo]()
$420
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 9/910:30 am
MDW
- SNA
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Sat 9/126:45 am
SNA
- MDW
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6![Southwest logo]()
$428
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/206:15 am
ORD
- SNA
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Sat 5/2310:20 am
SNA
- ORD
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6![Southwest logo]()
$462
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/108:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Mon 5/182:20 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6![Southwest logo]()
$558
Last-minute flights from Chicago to Santa AnaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana. Data last updated May 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana. Data last updated May 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Wed 5/139:37 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop13h 32m
Frontier
Sat 5/169:54 am
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$315
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/219:37 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop13h 32m
Frontier
Sun 5/249:54 am
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/217:49 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop18h 30m
Allegiant Air
Sat 5/234:15 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop24h 44m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/4![Allegiant Air logo]()
$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Sun 5/245:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 6/210:20 am
SNA
- ORD
1 stop6h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4![United Airlines logo]()
$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/287:49 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/314:20 pm
SNA
- MDW
2 stops19h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Tue 6/28:15 am
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 26m
American Airlines
Tue 6/911:33 am
SNA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2![American Airlines logo]()
$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/25:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 6/94:00 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5![United Airlines logo]()
$324
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/37:40 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop11h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/91:58 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/311:45 am
MDW
- SNA
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Sat 6/67:10 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/3![Southwest logo]()
$323
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/48:03 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/78:10 pm
SNA
- MDW
2 stops16h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/54:20 pm
ORD
- SNA
Nonstop4h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 6/92:47 pm
SNA
- ORD
1 stop8h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3![United Airlines logo]()
$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/245:25 am
MDW
- SNA
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Wed 7/13:35 pm
SNA
- MDW
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5![Southwest logo]()
$319
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 May 7, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Santa Ana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 7, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sat 6/207:20 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop7h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$145
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/291:12 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop7h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 8/51:50 pm
ORD
- SNA
2 stops25h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 6/29:37 pm
ORD
- SNA
2 stops40h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7![Frontier logo]()
$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 7/221:50 pm
ORD
- SNA
2 stops24h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$148
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/265:00 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4![United Airlines logo]()
$150
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sat 5/309:37 pm
ORD
- SNA
1 stop13h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 7/219:57 pm
ORD
- SNA
2 stops41h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/148:03 pm
MDW
- SNA
1 stop14h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$152
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/166:55 am
ORD
- SNA
1 stop8h 15m
Delta
Deal found 5/4![Delta logo]()
$155
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/2710:59 am
MDW
- SNA
1 stop9h 34m
Delta
Deal found 5/4![Delta logo]()
$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/268:46 pm
ORD
- SNA
2 stops44h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![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 May 7, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $307 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $145 (Frontier) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $343 |
Good round-trip deal | $365 or less |
Good one-way deal | $198 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 May 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Santa Ana that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ChicagoSanta Ana
MDW - SNA
MDWSNA
Chicago Midway
Tue 6/23
11:45 am-4:45 pm
2 stops7h 00m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Mon 6/29
5:00 pm-1:25 am
1 stop6h 25m
$344
ChicagoSanta Ana
MDW - SNA
MDWSNA
Chicago Midway
Fri 6/5
7:10 am-11:15 am
1 stop6h 05m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 6/12
5:15 pm-12:35 am
1 stop5h 20m
$349
ChicagoSanta Ana
MDW - SNA
MDWSNA
Chicago Midway
Thu 6/18
5:20 am-9:30 am
1 stop6h 10m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Mon 6/22
6:00 pm-1:25 am
1 stop5h 25m
$349
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 6/30
8:40 am-11:21 am
Nonstop4h 41m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 7/10
2:10 pm-8:26 pm
Nonstop4h 16m
$354
ChicagoSanta Ana
MDW - SNA
MDWSNA
Chicago Midway
Tue 8/18
12:00 pm-6:45 pm
1 stop8h 45m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 8/22
10:40 am-10:15 pm
1 stop9h 35m
$355
ChicagoSanta Ana
MDW - SNA
MDWSNA
Chicago Midway
Tue 6/16
11:45 am-4:45 pm
2 stops7h 00m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 6/23
3:35 pm-11:05 pm
1 stop5h 30m
$355
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 7/24
5:00 am-9:07 am
1 stop6h 07m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 7/31
2:10 pm-8:26 pm
Nonstop4h 16m
$363
ChicagoSanta Ana
MDW - SNA
MDWSNA
Chicago Midway
Sat 5/30
6:55 am-10:50 am
1 stop5h 55m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 6/6
7:10 pm-5:00 am
1 stop7h 50m
$377
ChicagoSanta Ana
ORD - SNA
ORDSNA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 6/17
7:45 am-11:56 am
1 stop6h 11m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 6/20
2:00 pm-12:04 am
1 stop8h 04m
$389
ChicagoSanta Ana
MDW - SNA
MDWSNA
Chicago Midway
Sun 6/21
5:25 am-11:00 am
1 stop7h 35m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 6/27
7:10 pm-5:00 am
1 stop7h 50m
$407
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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 May.
| 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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ORD-SNA
MDW-SNA
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ORD-SNA
MDW-SNA
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 49 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana, California?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana, California (average of $70). Flying from Chicago to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 May 7, 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 14% 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 May 7, 2026.
The most flights from CHI to SNA are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Santa Ana, California?
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, California?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, California chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Phoenix (PHX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Santa Ana, California on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, California?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, California, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Phoenix (PHX) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $185.
What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Santa Ana, California?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, California, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, California?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, California, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 40m.
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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 May 7, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, such as Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$85 | Average$165 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$129 | Average$214 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$258 | Average$352 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$265 | Average$428 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$269 | Average$435 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$269 | Average$370 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$449 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |