$119+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Chicago (CHI)
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SNA — CHI
Feb 17 — Feb 241
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Orange County (zzKFI) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 12, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $255 (Mytrip) |
One-way from | $119 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $269 |
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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 February 12, 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 February 12, 2025.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 2/186:45 amSNA - ORD
2 stops11h 47mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/191:32 pmORD - SNA
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/11![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$255
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Mon 2/173:42 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop11h 49mFrontier
Thu 2/278:44 pmMDW - SNA
1 stop22h 05mFrontier
Deal found 2/11![Frontier logo]()
$256
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Mon 2/1712:20 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Wed 2/196:50 amORD - SNA
1 stop6h 40mFrontier
Deal found 2/11![Frontier logo]()
$261
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Fri 2/2810:19 amSNA - ORD
2 stops17h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/210:45 pmORD - SNA
1 stop17h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 4/17:45 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/58:09 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/10![American Airlines logo]()
$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Thu 3/61:30 pmLGB - MDW
Nonstop3h 50mSouthwest
Wed 3/129:55 amMDW - LGB
Nonstop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/12![Southwest logo]()
$277
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 3/136:45 amSNA - RFD
1 stop12h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/169:37 pmRFD - SNA
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$290
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 9/174:50 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop10h 14mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/2310:00 amORD - SNA
1 stop9h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Thu 3/67:10 amLGB - ORD
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Wed 3/127:45 amORD - LGB
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/12![Delta logo]()
$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 9/1712:15 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/217:15 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11![United Airlines logo]()
$313
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:00 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop8h 04mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 9/2612:55 pmORD - SNA
1 stop10h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/11![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$338
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/16:50 amLGB - ORD
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Wed 3/56:15 amORD - LGB
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/11![Southwest logo]()
$348
Find flights from Orange County to Chicago within your budget
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 February 12, 2025.
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Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 4/17
10:40 am-1:42 pm
3 stops25h 02m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/20
11:53 am-9:29 pm
2 stops11h 36m
$255
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - MDW
SNAMDW
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 3/20
3:33 pm-5:31 am
1 stop11h 58m
Chicago Midway
Sun 3/23
8:44 pm-4:49 pm
1 stop22h 05m
$262
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 2/28
10:19 am-6:07 am
2 stops17h 48m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 3/2
10:45 pm-1:51 pm
1 stop17h 06m
$269
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 4/1
7:45 am-1:40 pm
Nonstop3h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 4/5
8:09 am-10:43 am
Nonstop4h 34m
$271
Long BeachChicago
LGB - MDW
LGBMDW
Long Beach Municipal
Thu 3/6
1:30 pm-7:20 pm
Nonstop3h 50m
Chicago Midway
Wed 3/12
9:55 am-12:25 pm
Nonstop4h 30m
$277
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - RFD
SNARFD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 3/13
6:45 am-8:47 pm
1 stop12h 02m
Chicago Greater Rockford
Sun 3/16
9:37 pm-9:57 am
1 stop14h 20m
$290
Long BeachChicago
LGB - ORD
LGBORD
Long Beach Municipal
Thu 3/6
7:10 am-6:23 pm
1 stop9h 13m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/12
7:45 am-12:30 pm
1 stop6h 45m
$297
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 4/25
1:30 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop8h 29m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 4/29
6:58 pm-12:40 pm
1 stop19h 42m
$312
Santa AnaChicago
SNA - ORD
SNAORD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 3/22
7:00 am-1:07 pm
Nonstop4h 07m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/26
7:40 pm-10:25 pm
Nonstop4h 45m
$323
Long BeachChicago
LGB - ORD
LGBORD
Long Beach Municipal
Sat 3/1
6:50 am-6:30 pm
1 stop9h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/5
6:15 am-11:25 am
1 stop7h 10m
$348
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Travel insights for flights from Orange County to Chicago
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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 February 12, 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.
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 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Food
7.1
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Food
7.1
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Food
7.1
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Food
7.1
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Food
7.1
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Food
7.1
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$101 | Average$249 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$110 | Average$216 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$199 | Average$470 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$293 | Average$435 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$304 | Average$487 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$378 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$430 | Average$470 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |