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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Santa Ana:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 12:41 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 12:36 am.

The flight takes about 4h 41m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Santa Ana:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Santa Ana takes 4h 41m, covering 1,734 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Santa Ana range from $351 to $543, with an average of $435 over the past 12 months. Anything below $351 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the $435 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $313 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $435 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Santa Ana flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $296 to $1,792. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Santa Ana flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $149, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo

Flights from Chicago to Santa Ana may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

One-stop flights from Chicago to Santa Ana most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Chicago to Santa Ana. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $408 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $554, a difference of $146.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Santa Ana. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 19m, compared with 6h 22m via San Jose (SJC) and 6h 32m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Chicago (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Santa Ana are Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, Santa Ana Zoo and Old Orange County Courthouse. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Santa Ana flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.