$118+ Cheap flights from Orange County 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated April 4, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $289 (Delta) |
One-way from | $118 (CheapOair) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $298 |
Find flight deals from Orange County to Chicago
Cheapest flights from Orange County to ChicagoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Chicago. 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 4/3. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 April 4, 2025.
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Price
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - MDW
SNAMDW
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 4/26
6:45 am-5:59 pm
1 stop9h 14m
Chicago Midway
Sat 5/3
1:16 pm-8:48 pm
1 stop9h 32m
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
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - MDW
SNAMDW
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 4/15
12:25 pm-12:21 am
1 stop9h 56m
Chicago Midway
Mon 6/9
6:25 am-6:54 pm
1 stop14h 29m
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
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
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
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
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
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
Long BeachChicago
LGB - MDW
LGBMDW
Long Beach Municipal
Wed 5/7
7:30 pm-5:20 am
1 stop7h 50m
Chicago Midway
Wed 5/14
5:50 am-9:45 am
1 stop5h 55m
Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Chicago
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Orange County with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Chicago
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Chicago?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Orange County 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 KFI to CHI?
Find hourly flight availability from Orange County 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 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 as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Orange County to Chicago
Explore weekly flight availability from Orange County 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 April 4, 2025.
The most flights from zzKFI to CHI 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 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 April 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Orange County to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
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Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
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Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
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Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Entertainment
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Comfort
Boarding
Overall
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Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Entertainment
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Comfort
Boarding
Overall
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Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
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Top 7 airlines flying from Orange County to Chicago
Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Orange County 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 April 4, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$101 | Average$240 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$110 | Average$250 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$281 | Average$427 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$297 | Average$457 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$305 | Average$493 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$456 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$430 | Average$470 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |