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Find cheap flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport from $73

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl departing on 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Ana to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Ana to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl (SNA-ORD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:45 am - 9:55 amSNA-ORD
25h 10m3 stops
10:52 pm - 10:03 amORD-SNA
13h 11m1 stop
$129Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21
1:20 pm - 2:06 pmSNA-ORD
22h 46m2 stops
10:52 pm - 10:03 amORD-SNA
13h 11m1 stop
$139Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21
10:53 am - 4:35 amSNA-ORD
15h 42m2 stops
7:00 am - 9:30 pmORD-SNA
16h 30m2 stops
$140Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 11 - Tue, May 14
1:20 pm - 6:30 amSNA-ORD
15h 10m1 stop
10:52 pm - 10:03 amORD-SNA
13h 11m1 stop
$144Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21
6:45 am - 9:55 pmSNA-ORD
13h 10m1 stop
10:52 pm - 9:29 amORD-SNA
12h 37m1 stop
$147Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Tue, Jun 4
12:12 pm - 9:23 pmSNA-ORD
7h 11m1 stop
10:52 pm - 10:03 amORD-SNA
13h 11m1 stop
Thu, May 16 - Tue, May 21
3:12 pm - 6:40 amSNA-ORD
13h 28m1 stop
10:52 pm - 9:29 amORD-SNA
12h 37m1 stop
$151Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 4
3:57 pm - 12:56 amSNA-ORD
6h 59m1 stop
7:59 pm - 7:55 pmORD-SNA
25h 56m1 stop
$158Frontier
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 29
7:12 pm - 1:03 amSNA-ORD
27h 51m1 stop
8:00 am - 6:22 pmORD-SNA
12h 22m1 stop
$170Frontier
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Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 20
1:05 pm - 1:52 amSNA-ORD
10h 47m1 stop
8:00 am - 6:22 pmORD-SNA
12h 22m1 stop
$184Frontier
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Fri, Aug 23 - Tue, Aug 27

Flights from Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The average price of all flights from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Santa Ana, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $215 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $411 and $400 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport were found on Spirit Airlines ($129) and Frontier ($158). Spirit Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $73.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Santa Ana and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. They are American Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $228. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between Santa Ana and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 7 and 8 nonstop flights that take off from Santa Ana and land in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 05m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 55 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Santa Ana and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport take?

Direct flights cover the 1,721 miles separating Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport in about 4h 01m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Santa Ana at 7:00 am and will be landing in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 1:10 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport jets off at 5:00 pm and lands at 11:02 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$73
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • Are there amenities that are kid-friendly on flights from Santa Ana to O’Hare Intl Airport (ORD)?

    There are several kid-friendly amenities available on flights from Santa Ana to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Southwest Airlines offers kid-friendly amenities to make the travel experience enjoyable for children. They provide in-flight entertainment options such as movies, TV shows, and games suitable for kids. Southwest also offers complimentary snacks and beverages, including items that are popular among children. While they may not provide specific kits or toys, their friendly and accommodating service caters to families traveling with children.

  • Can I fly sustainably on flights from Santa Ana to O’Hare Intl Airport (ORD)?

    In order to support a sustainable environment, Delta Air Lines has implemented a number of initiatives. They have invested in fuel-efficient aircraft, put carbon offset programs in place, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, Delta emphasizes waste minimization and recycling, use environmentally friendly products, and encourages energy-efficient operations. To lessen their environmental impact and advance a more sustainable aviation business, they actively engage in sustainable practices.

  • Is it allowed to travel with my service animal between SNA and ORD?

    You can travel with a service dog on flights from Santa Ana to ORD. You can travel with a service animal on American Airlines. They comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations and allow passengers with disabilities to bring their service animals onboard. American Airlines' pet policy states that the maximum weight for pets traveling in the cabin is 20 lb, including the weight of the carrier.

  • Are there baggage restrictions on flights from SNA to ORD?

    Baggage restrictions on flights can vary depending on the airline, travel class, and destination. The checked baggage allowance and fees can vary based on the fare type, and frequent flyer status on Delta Air Lines along this route. In general, for domestic flights within the U.S., the standard allowance is usually one checked bag with a maximum weight of 50 lb, and the linear dimensions should not exceed 62 inches.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $73 for a one-way ticket and $129 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Ana and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Santa Ana and Chicago O'Hare Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Santa Ana from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty and will be arriving at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Iberia, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Finnair, and British Airways.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Ana and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to Chicago, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Chicago are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $569 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $306 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Santa Ana is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Santa Ana with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Ana and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Santa Ana up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SNA to Chicago O'Hare Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $234 or less one-way and $414 or less round-trip.
  • You can pick up your rental car at Chicago-O-Hare-Intl airport (ORD). The airport has a Rental Car Center located near the main terminals.
  • Spirit Airlines between Santa Ana and ORD typically offers two classes of seats on their flights: Standard Economy and Big Front Seats. However, it's important to note that Spirit Airlines operates as a low-cost carrier and does not have traditional cabin classes like other full-service airlines.
  • United Airlines provides unique food options for travelers with certain dietary choices or needs. These selections range from kosher to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.
  • Delta Air Lines operating between Santa Ana and C (ORD) offers several accessibility services for passengers with hearing impairment. These include visual and vibrating alerts at the gate, captioned in-flight entertainment, and assistance from trained personnel for communication needs. Passengers can request these services when booking.
  • If you are flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Chicago O’hare Intl Airport (ORD), you will mainly fly with nonstop airlines as this is a Domestic flight. However, you can also fly with Spirit Airlines that offers single layovers at Denver International Airport (DEN).
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to O'Hare Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +8 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +8 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +8 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +8 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +8 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Ana to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9116 reviews
7.3Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
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I really like Alaska airline, it's my favorite airline❤️

10.0 Excellentrose, Apr 2024SAN - EWR
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I really like Alaska airline, it's my favorite airline❤️

Alaska Airlines was fantastic. Kayak on the other hand was extremely poor. I got tickets through Kayak for a flight to a funeral. The date got changed less than 12 hours after I made my reservations. When I attempted to change my flights through Kayak, I was unable to use either the website or the phone system. The phone matrix did not give an option to cancel or change. The website said Kayak could not find any record of me making airline reservations through Kayak and even through I never left the Kayak website when making the reservations to my knowledge. After more than a half hour of frustration on the phone and computer ( on top of dealing with the death of a member of my family) I finally contacted Alaska Airline directly and they cancelled my flight and refunded the cost very quickly and efficiently. Alaska Airlines gets 10 stars. Kayak gets zero stars and has permanently lost a customer. I will never use Kayak again.

The WIFI didn't work well enough to get through even 5 minutes of a movie I had selected (it just kept pausing and spinning), and I just gave up and read a book. The selection of movies was a little sparse though, so reading wasn't that bad of an option. This was an older 737-800, with undersized overhead bins -- but it doesn't make sense to me that we are told to slide our bags in with the wheels facing us (most people ignore that and put the handles facing us). This makes it more difficult to remove the bags (no handle). The flight went well, and the fruit/cheese platter I pre-ordered was good -- although it is a little annoying to have to pre-order for this (but I suppose it saves time). When I pre-order it automatically gets charged to my personal credit card (Alaska VISA), when I'd prefer to use my corporate card for that on business trips.

Good - San Jose security is a breeze. Exact opposite of San Diego. Flight on time. Bad - FA's were not that cheery or polite. I thought we may blow out a tire as the pilot slammed down a hard landing in perfect conditions. He came in pretty hot like he had a date waiting.

I usually choose Alaska Airlines over any other airline. They try the hardest to make flying a great experience.

Staff being friendly would have help since the flight was delayed, again. Folks answered questions but no one seemed happy to be working today and if showed.

It was our baby’s first flight and everything went perfect. The flight attendant gave him his first set of wings and we were smooth flying from there.

Quick easy boarding. Airport was unprepared for early landing and we were waiting in the plane for 20 minutes before getting a gate.

The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

My plane ride down landed 20 min late. Boarding at SFO was strange too. The people at the terminal were nice—but, boarding lacked direction, and was confusing . Coming back was worse—the plane was hours behind—and I barely caught the last Bart train back to San Francisco (3 min more and I would have been in trouble). It was a very stressful trip, and it didn’t need to be.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Turn on the heat. Flight was way too cold from Arizona to Chicago.

The seat are terrible. Don’t even think of sleeping on a Spirit flight. The kids that run the plane aka flight attendants are pretty rude and straight forward. They get the job done but without class.

I had a death in my family and booked my flight on Spirit. My flight was cancelled the morning of my flight, no explanation, no help to rebook, nobody to talk to. The next available flight was 2days later !!!! Terrible airline, will NEVER fly with them again!

They took a horrible route with a lot of turbulence and I eneded up getting sick. Even if the flight takes longer. Don't put people life at risk just to get to the airport on time.

Didn’t make the connecting flight due to a delay on our first flight.

Every thing was fine ,low price,easy on time ,clean, good staff, really no issues

Had to board plan 2x due to lack of security check after 1st boarding

Miserable. The crew was rude, the flight was delayed 5 hours for mechanical reasons and then “weather” even though other planes were leaving.

They kept Changing the flight times. It was delayed several times and at one point it was supposed to depart at 3.40am! At which point we ended up staying overnight and booked long a separate United flight for early morning departure. The spirit flight then got moved up and left at 1.30 in the morning when it was supposed to leave at 9.40pm the night before.

Overall good service and good flight. Flights were quick and early.

Flight was delayed...not horribly late. Just before push back engine shut down for a quick replacement item that took about five minutes. After that, everything was smooth and the pilot was able to make up time in the air so that our arrival time was not too far off the original anticipated arrival time.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Santa Ana to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/14Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
22h 46mSNA-ORD
$73
5/7Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 53mSNA-ORD
$79
5/31Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 06mSNA-ORD
$130
5/29Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
9h 44mSNA-ORD
$142
5/31Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
4h 01mSNA-ORD
$175
5/25Sat
1 stopAlaska Airlines
8h 51mSNA-ORD
$182
6/28Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 13mSNA-ORD
$190
5/31Fri
1 stopDelta
7h 26mSNA-ORD
$199
5/25Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
4h 10mSNA-ORD
$234
7/21Sun
1 stopDelta
6h 32mSNA-ORD
$299

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Last minute flights from Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Santa Ana to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/2Thu
multi-stop
8h 26mSNA-ORD
5/7Tue
multi-stop
9h 44mORD-SNA
$189
5/3Fri
multi-stop
8h 50mSNA-ORD
5/7Tue
multi-stop
9h 44mORD-SNA
$197
5/2Thu
multi-stop
8h 26mSNA-ORD
5/8Wed
multi-stop
16h 30mORD-SNA
$208
5/4Sat
multi-stopFrontier
26h 29mSNA-ORD
5/8Wed
multi-stopFrontier
25h 30mORD-SNA
$217
5/2Thu
multi-stopFrontier
8h 26mSNA-ORD
5/10Fri
multi-stopFrontier
27h 10mORD-SNA
$286
5/1Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 52mSNA-ORD
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 30mORD-SNA
$293
5/3Fri
multi-stopFrontier
8h 50mSNA-ORD
5/10Fri
multi-stopFrontier
27h 10mORD-SNA
$294
5/1Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 52mSNA-ORD
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 17mORD-SNA
$301
5/2Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 24mSNA-ORD
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 30mORD-SNA
$305
5/1Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 52mSNA-ORD
5/7Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 29mORD-SNA
$306

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Santa Ana - Chicago O'Hare Airport Flights

Departure:

John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA)United States

Destination:

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago O'Hare Airport - John Wayne (Santa Ana)

Cabin classes:

$1,111
$1,164
$671
$305