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$71+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Santa Ana (SNA)

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ORD — SNA
Sep 8 — Sep 151
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Santa Ana

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Santa Ana flight deals. Data was last updated September 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$155
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$71
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$229

Good round-trip deal

$278 or less

Good one-way deal

$273 or less
From Illinois to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
One-way flight from Illinois to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Mon 9/157:55 pmSTL - SNA
1 stop18h 18mFrontier
Thu 9/187:16 pmSNA - STL
1 stop16h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/2$155
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/167:55 pmSTL - SNA
1 stop18h 18mFrontier
Thu 9/187:16 pmSNA - STL
1 stop16h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/2$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 10/37:55 pmSTL - SNA
1 stop18h 18mFrontier
Fri 10/102:35 pmSNA - STL
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/3$161
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/318:40 pmSTL - SNA
1 stop18h 55mFrontier
Sun 11/28:16 pmSNA - STL
1 stop15h 41mFrontier
Deal found 9/2$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Fri 10/318:40 pmSTL - SNA
1 stop18h 55mFrontier
Mon 11/312:01 pmSNA - STL
1 stop19h 06mFrontier
Deal found 9/1$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Sat 11/18:40 pmSTL - SNA
1 stop17h 36mFrontier
Mon 11/312:01 pmSNA - STL
1 stop19h 06mFrontier
Deal found 9/1$189
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/277:55 pmSTL - SNA
1 stop17h 12mFrontier
Sat 10/412:58 pmSNA - STL
1 stop18h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/2$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Tue 9/167:55 pmSTL - SNA
1 stop18h 18mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/186:45 amSNA - STL
2 stops24h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/157:52 pmSTL - SNA
1 stop17h 24mFrontier
Sun 10/198:34 pmSNA - STL
1 stop13h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/1$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 10/39:32 pmSTL - SNA
2 stops26h 33mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/102:35 pmSNA - STL
1 stop5h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Mon 10/67:55 pmSTL - SNA
2 stops25h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/1212:01 pmSNA - STL
1 stop19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/31$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 10/249:59 pmSTL - SNA
2 stops17h 36mFrontier
Sun 10/268:34 pmSNA - STL
1 stop13h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/3$232

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 September 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Santa Ana that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/15

7:55 pm-12:13 pm

1 stop18h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/18

7:16 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop16h 37m

$155

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 11/11

7:45 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/18

2:20 pm-9:07 am

1 stop16h 47m

$155

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/16

7:55 pm-12:13 pm

1 stop18h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/19

8:38 pm-4:03 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$155

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/24

7:52 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop19h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 10/26

8:34 pm-11:43 am

1 stop13h 09m

$156

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/16

7:55 pm-12:13 pm

1 stop18h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/18

7:16 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop16h 37m

$156

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/3

7:55 pm-12:13 pm

1 stop18h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/10

2:35 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$161

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/31

8:40 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/2

8:16 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop15h 41m

$168

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/31

8:40 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/3

12:01 pm-9:07 am

1 stop19h 06m

$169

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/17

7:55 pm-11:07 am

1 stop17h 12m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/20

12:58 pm-9:06 am

1 stop18h 08m

$177

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/1

7:55 pm-11:07 am

1 stop17h 12m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/11

2:20 pm-9:07 am

1 stop16h 47m

$189

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Santa Ana

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Illinois to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 IL to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Santa Ana as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Santa Ana

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 3, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to SNA are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Santa Ana from Illinois, you will be flying to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is located 4.8 mi from the center of Santa Ana.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Santa Ana?

    For as low as $269, Frontier can have you in Santa Ana from Illinois in 4h 32m. There are 1721 mi between Illinois and Santa Ana. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Santa Ana?

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Santa Ana are Qatar Airways (76%), American Airlines (76%) and Alaska Airlines (76%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $233. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) can be booked for $141 on average our data indicates $701 when flying from Illinois to Santa Ana.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Santa Ana by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Illinois to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Illinois to Santa Ana

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$99Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$336Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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