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Cheapest round-trip
$326
Typical prices: $308-$462
Frontier
Wed 8/5Sun 8/9
ORD - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$329
Typical prices: $319-$402
American Airlines
Fri 9/18Sat 9/26
ORD - SNA • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with American Airlines and United Airlines. Average duration is 4h 25m
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Cheapest • Avg $279 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 45m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Santa Ana (CHI-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Santa Ana 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana

Wed, Aug 5 - Sun, Aug 9
Frontier Logo
9:57 pm - 10:28 am
ORD
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SNA
14h 31m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:53 pm - 5:37 am
SNA
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ORD
7h 44m
1 stop
$326Frontier
Mon, Jul 27 - Tue, Aug 4
Frontier Logo
7:15 am - 12:31 pm
ORD
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SNA
7h 16m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:13 pm - 5:37 am
SNA
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ORD
11h 24m
1 stop
$327Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
Frontier Logo
9:57 pm - 3:20 pm
ORD
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SNA
19h 23m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
4:13 pm - 5:37 am
SNA
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ORD
11h 24m
1 stop
$328Frontier
Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 10:36 am
ORD
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SNA
4h 26mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:34 am - 5:58 pm
SNA
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ORD
4h 24mnonstop
$329American Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 8
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 3:00 pm
MDW
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SNA
6h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 5:00 am
SNA
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MDW
8h 35m
1 stop
$329Southwest
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
American Airlines Logo
6:19 pm - 8:39 pm
ORD
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SNA
4h 20mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 2:10 pm
SNA
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ORD
4h 25mnonstop
$330American Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 2
Frontier Logo
7:15 am - 12:31 pm
ORD
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SNA
7h 16m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:53 pm - 5:37 am
SNA
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ORD
7h 44m
1 stop
$331Frontier
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:07 am
ORD
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SNA
6h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 1:09 pm
SNA
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ORD
4h 24mnonstop
$335United Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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8:20 pm - 12:12 pm
MDW
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SNA
17h 52m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:27 pm - 9:51 am
SNA
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MDW
17h 24m
2 stops
$336Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 9:35 pm
MDW
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SNA
7h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 4:05 pm
SNA
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MDW
7h 20m
2 stops
$337Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Santa Ana flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Santa Ana, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana, California departing in August.

What is the cheapest Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana) costs $309 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, 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 Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana) is December, where tickets cost $70 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $280 and $269 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $313 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Santa Ana

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Expert on SNA

Esther Carlstone is a travel and food writer based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, Tripadvisor, Insider, and more.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$155
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Chicago to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $155 for a one-way ticket and $326 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana). However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and John Wayne (Santa Ana), with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana), Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $440 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $515 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Chicago 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 Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $280 or less one-way and $395 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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