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$120+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Chicago (CHI)

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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Chicago

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 dicembre 24, 2024.

Round-trip from

$283
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$120
(CheapOair)
From Orange County to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Orange County to Chicago (CHI)

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Cheapest flights from Orange County to Chicago
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 dicembre 24, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
mar 12/246:45 amSNA - ORD
1 stop20h 45mSpirit Airlines
mar 12/319:54 pmORD - SNA
1 stop12h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$370
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
ven 12/279:15 amSNA - ORD
1 stop12h 31mFrontier
mer 1/16:00 amORD - SNA
1 stop12h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$394
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
sab 12/284:07 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop6h 20mFrontier
sab 1/47:00 amMDW - SNA
1 stop6h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$414
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun 12/301:48 pmSNA - ORD
2 stops16h 49mMultiple Airlines
gio 1/28:34 pmORD - SNA
1 stop13h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$464
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar 12/247:00 amSNA - ORD
1 stop8h 59mAlaska Airlines
gio 1/22:01 pmORD - SNA
1 stop10h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/22$678
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
mar 12/246:45 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 14mUnited Airlines
mar 12/314:20 pmORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$779
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
lun 12/237:50 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
dom 12/295:10 pmORD - SNA
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$789
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar 12/317:00 amSNA - ORD
2 stops13h 52mDelta
sab 1/45:40 amORD - SNA
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/22$806
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sab 12/2811:50 amSNA - MDW
1 stop8h 16mDelta
mar 12/316:00 amMDW - SNA
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/22$973
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
ven 12/277:30 amLGB - MDW
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
ven 1/39:30 amMDW - LGB
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/23$1,012
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
ven 12/277:05 amLGB - ORD
1 stop9h 00mDelta
ven 1/37:30 amORD - LGB
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/23$1,016
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
ven 12/275:03 pmLGB - MDW
2 stops14h 20mDelta
ven 1/311:48 amMDW - LGB
2 stops11h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/23$1,026

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 dicembre 24, 2024.

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Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ven 2/14

9:02 am-6:07 am

2 stops19h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun 2/17

6:50 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 40m

$283

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sab 1/11

9:23 am-9:52 pm

2 stops10h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 1/12

10:34 am-9:44 pm

2 stops13h 10m

$286

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - MDW

SNAMDW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sab 2/15

12:30 pm-12:17 am

1 stop9h 47m

Chicago Midway

dom 2/16

6:40 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 50m

$287

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar 1/14

11:39 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven 1/24

6:55 pm-1:27 pm

1 stop20h 32m

$288

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ven 3/28

3:32 pm-5:04 am

1 stop11h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar 4/1

6:45 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 50m

$292

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mer 1/15

11:25 am-12:11 am

1 stop10h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 1/19

5:00 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$300

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

gio 2/13

1:05 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Chicago Midway

lun 2/17

8:10 am-10:50 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$318

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun 1/13

6:45 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 1/19

7:40 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$349

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

mer 1/8

7:10 am-5:47 pm

2 stops8h 37m

Chicago Midway

sab 1/11

11:19 am-9:45 pm

2 stops12h 26m

$378

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

mer 1/8

7:10 am-8:53 pm

2 stops11h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sab 1/11

11:50 am-9:45 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$378

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Orange County to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Orange County to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $317). 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 dicembre 24, 2024.

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 dicembre 24, 2024.

The most flights from zzKFI to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 dicembre 24, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines, 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.
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
821 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Orange County to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Orange County to Chicago one-way?

    $120 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and Frontier, with prices starting from $125 and $128, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Orange County to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Orange County to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Orange County to Chicago are Royal Jordanian (97%), Brussels Airlines (95%) and Qatar Airways (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Orange County to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Orange County to Chicago? While on average our users pay $943, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $146. The most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $128.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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 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 $317). 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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Alternative routes for Orange County to Chicago

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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 dicembre 24, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$308Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$430Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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