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$119+ Cheap flights from Anaheim, CA to Chicago (CHI)

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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CHI
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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The best prices from Anaheim to Chicago are usually found in May or April, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$119
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$410
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One-way flight from Anaheim to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapest flights from Anaheim to Chicago
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1811:00 amSNA - MDW
1 stop6h 41mFrontier
Mon 4/216:45 amMDW - SNA
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/246:57 pmSNA - MDW
2 stops11h 48mDelta
Thu 3/2712:51 pmMDW - SNA
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Deal found 2/21$288
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/12:46 pmSNA - ORD
2 stops18h 56mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/97:47 amORD - SNA
1 stop28h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/22$289
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Sun 3/304:43 pmSNA - ORD
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/66:45 amORD - SNA
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/27:45 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/68:10 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$303
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Fri 2/2812:20 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Wed 3/56:50 amORD - SNA
1 stop6h 40mFrontier
Deal found 2/22$310
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Thu 4/38:00 amSNA - ORD
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Sun 4/66:15 amORD - SNA
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/22$347
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Tue 4/11:34 pmSNA - ORD
Nonstop3h 58mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/55:35 pmORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/22$361
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 3/121:05 pmSNA - MDW
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Thu 3/135:30 amMDW - SNA
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$364
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Wed 4/26:50 amSNA - ORD
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/87:35 pmORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$371
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Thu 4/106:47 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop13h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/1311:08 amMDW - SNA
3 stops36h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$435
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Thu 2/276:45 amSNA - RFD
1 stop12h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/29:39 pmRFD - SNA
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$442

Find flights from Anaheim to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Anaheim to Chicago 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 February 23, 2025.

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Anaheim

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/18

11:00 am-7:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/21

6:45 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 50m

$283

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/24

6:57 pm-8:45 am

2 stops11h 48m

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/27

12:51 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$288

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/21

3:33 pm-12:53 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/28

6:30 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 00m

$289

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/20

3:33 pm-12:53 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/24

8:09 am-9:28 pm

1 stop15h 19m

$290

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/6

11:39 am-12:08 am

1 stop10h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/13

1:29 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$292

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/2

7:45 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

8:10 am-10:44 am

Nonstop4h 34m

$303

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/3

8:00 am-5:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

6:15 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$347

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 7/11

3:00 pm-12:13 am

1 stop7h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/14

5:00 am-9:14 am

1 stop6h 14m

$350

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/1

1:34 pm-7:32 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

5:35 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

$361

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/12

1:05 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/13

5:30 am-9:20 am

1 stop5h 50m

$364

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Travel insights for flights from Anaheim to Chicago

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Anaheim to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Anaheim to Chicago. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Anaheim to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Anaheim to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Anaheim to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Anaheim to Chicago 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 AN4 to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Anaheim to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 23, 2025.

When flying from Anaheim to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Anaheim to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Anaheim to Chicago. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Anaheim to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Anaheim to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Anaheim to Chicago. 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 February 23, 2025.

The most flights from AN4 to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago 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 when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated February 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Anaheim to Chicago have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Anaheim to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Anaheim to Chicago are Spirit Airlines ($119), Frontier ($128), and Allegiant Air ($130).

  • What are the most popular routes from Anaheim to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Anaheim to Chicago?

    Consider United Airlines (90%), Royal Jordanian (88%) or Aer Lingus (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Anaheim to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Anaheim to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Anaheim to Chicago is $118. On average you can expect to pay $906. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $117.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Anaheim to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Anaheim to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Anaheim to Chicago?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Anaheim to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Anaheim to Chicago 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 Anaheim to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Anaheim to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Anaheim to Chicago 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 9 airlines flying from Anaheim to Chicago

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Anaheim to Chicago. 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 February 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$49Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$106Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$149Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$161Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$182Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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