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

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 11:00 am
• Latest: departs at 3:41 pm and lands at 7:56 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 15m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Chicago takes 4h 15m, 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 Santa Ana to Chicago range from $366 to $563, with an average of $454 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $454 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $357 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $459 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 Santa Ana to Chicago flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, 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 $320 to $1,734. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Santa Ana to Chicago 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 Santa Ana to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $143, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $28:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Santa Ana to Chicago route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 20m.

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Santa Ana to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $419 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $567, a difference of $148.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Santa Ana and Chicago. 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 14m, compared with 6h 25m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 16m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santa Ana to Chicago 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.