Orange County

$136+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Orange County

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CHI — SNA
abr. 9 — abr. 161
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Orange County

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Orange County flight deals. Data was last updated abril 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$272
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$136
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$269
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From Chicago (CHI) to Orange County
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Orange County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Orange County
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Orange County. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 4, 2025.

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.
sáb. 4/126:45 amORD - SNA
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
jue. 4/173:11 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop13h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$272
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
mar. 4/812:14 pmORD - SNA
2 stops35h 15mSpirit Airlines
mar. 4/153:11 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop20h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$273
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/32:18 pmORD - SNA
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
mié. 5/72:15 pmSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$275
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.
vie. 4/118:01 pmORD - SNA
1 stop23h 00mFrontier
lun. 4/144:37 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$280
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.
jue. 4/107:00 amMDW - SNA
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
dom. 4/133:32 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$280
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
lun. 5/56:58 pmORD - SNA
1 stop17h 21mAlaska Airlines
mié. 5/147:46 amSNA - ORD
1 stop8h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/2$283
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.
vie. 4/252:15 pmORD - SNA
1 stop10h 13mDelta
lun. 5/59:20 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/3$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
mié. 5/76:00 amMDW - SNA
1 stop9h 05mDelta
sáb. 5/108:00 amSNA - MDW
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/2$289
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/2411:45 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
dom. 4/273:23 pmSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$294
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.
mar. 4/297:25 amORD - LGB
1 stop6h 57mDelta
mar. 5/65:00 pmLGB - ORD
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/3$307
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.
jue. 7/38:14 pmMDW - SNA
1 stop14h 32mAllegiant Air
sáb. 7/124:32 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop24h 52mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/3$331
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/15:15 amMDW - LGB
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
mar. 7/154:35 pmLGB - MDW
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$332

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Orange County 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 abril 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Orange County that are best for you.

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ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 4/12

6:45 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 4/17

3:11 pm-6:33 am

1 stop13h 22m

$272

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/8

12:14 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 4/15

3:11 pm-2:03 pm

1 stop20h 52m

$273

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 5/3

2:18 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 5/7

2:15 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

$275

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 4/11

8:01 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun. 4/14

4:37 pm-5:08 am

1 stop10h 31m

$280

ChicagoSanta Ana

MDW - SNA

MDWSNA

Chicago Midway

jue. 4/10

7:00 am-1:07 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

dom. 4/13

3:32 pm-5:20 am

1 stop11h 48m

$280

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/5

6:58 pm-10:19 am

1 stop17h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 5/14

7:46 am-6:01 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$283

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 4/25

2:15 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun. 5/5

9:20 pm-8:41 am

1 stop9h 21m

$289

ChicagoSanta Ana

MDW - SNA

MDWSNA

Chicago Midway

mié. 5/7

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 5/10

8:00 am-5:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$289

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 4/24

11:45 am-2:14 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

dom. 4/27

3:23 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

$294

ChicagoLong Beach

ORD - LGB

ORDLGB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/29

7:25 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Long Beach Municipal

mar. 5/6

5:00 pm-12:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

$307

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Orange County

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Orange County

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Orange County (average of $298). Flying from Chicago to Orange County in June is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 CHI to KFI?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Orange County

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Orange County. 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 abril 4, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to zzKFI are scheduled on a Friday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in Orange County by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Orange County ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Orange County when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Orange County by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Orange County, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August 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 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Orange County

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Orange County. 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 Orange County. Reviews last updated abril 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to Orange County to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Orange County. 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 Chicago to Orange County one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $136. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Orange County for a low price.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Orange County consider choosing Brussels Airlines (85%), United Airlines (84%) or Air Canada (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,001 for a flight from Chicago to Orange County. The cheapest flight overall is $167 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) is currently priced at $141.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Orange County 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 Chicago to Orange County?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Orange County (average of $298). Flying from Chicago to Orange County in June is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 Chicago to Orange County

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Orange County. 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 abril 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$99Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$342Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$387Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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