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$118+ Cheap flights from Orange County to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — ORD
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

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(Delta)

One-way from

$118
(CheapOair)

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February

Average price

$298
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Cheapest flights from Orange County to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/92:20 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Wed 6/187:00 amORD - SNA
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/4$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1511:00 amSNA - ORD
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Sun 6/86:00 amORD - SNA
1 stop7h 16mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$290
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2310:30 amSNA - ORD
2 stops25h 33mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/2510:26 pmORD - SNA
3 stops25h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$291
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2312:01 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop9h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/279:14 pmORD - SNA
2 stops19h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/231:10 pmSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/111:45 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:25 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/54:00 pmORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/4$296
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/197:05 amSNA - ORD
1 stop9h 11mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/262:07 pmORD - SNA
1 stop10h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/211:15 pmLGB - ORD
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Tue 5/277:30 amORD - LGB
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/3$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/197:30 amLGB - ORD
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Tue 4/221:30 pmORD - LGB
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/4$349

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County to O'Hare Intl 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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Orange County

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/9

2:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/18

7:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 54m

$289

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/15

11:00 am-12:58 am

1 stop11h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/8

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop7h 16m

$290

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/23

10:30 am-2:03 pm

2 stops25h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/25

10:26 pm-9:29 pm

3 stops25h 03m

$291

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/23

12:01 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop9h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/27

9:14 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops19h 07m

$292

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/23

1:10 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

11:45 am-2:14 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

$294

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/1

8:25 pm-5:45 am

1 stop7h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

4:00 pm-6:44 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

$296

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/17

8:05 am-5:55 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/23

6:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$298

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 5/21

1:15 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/27

7:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$307

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 4/19

7:30 am-4:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

1:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$349

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/20

7:45 am-6:16 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/24

9:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$361

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to O'Hare Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 KFI to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Orange County to O'Hare Intl. 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 April 4, 2025.

The most flights from zzKFI to ORD are scheduled on a Friday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated April 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Orange County to Chicago, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,349 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,618 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $118 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $120 and Alaska Airlines from $144 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Orange County, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (89%), Qatar Airways (85%), Air Canada( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally $906, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $142. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $161 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Orange County to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Orange County to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Orange County to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Orange County to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County to O'Hare Intl 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 Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Orange County to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Orange County to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$110Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$281Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$297Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$305Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$308Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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