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$133+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Orange County

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CHI — SNA
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$257
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$133
(Booking.com)

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September

Average price

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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 March 3, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sun 3/167:59 pmORD - SNA
1 stop22h 50mFrontier
Wed 3/1912:34 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sun 3/168:44 pmMDW - SNA
1 stop22h 05mFrontier
Wed 3/1912:34 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$257
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Wed 3/127:48 amORD - SNA
3 stops28h 09mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/46:45 amSNA - ORD
2 stops21h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/1$258
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/136:45 amORD - SNA
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1710:52 amSNA - ORD
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/168:10 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/2311:34 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$268
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 4/306:00 amORD - SNA
1 stop10h 19mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/71:30 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop8h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sat 5/32:15 pmORD - SNA
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Tue 5/611:18 amSNA - ORD
1 stop10h 41mDelta
Deal found 3/2$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Tue 4/291:16 pmMDW - SNA
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Sat 5/36:45 amSNA - MDW
1 stop9h 14mDelta
Deal found 3/2$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 3/189:03 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/257:00 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 4/188:20 amMDW - LGB
Nonstop4h 20mSouthwest
Sat 4/261:25 pmLGB - MDW
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/3$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Mon 4/74:00 pmORD - LGB
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Thu 4/103:05 pmLGB - ORD
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/3$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Tue 4/297:50 amORD - LGB
2 stops15h 55mDelta
Tue 5/65:00 pmLGB - ORD
2 stops18h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/2$366

Find flights from Chicago to Orange County within your budget

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 March 3, 2025.

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Chicago

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Orange County

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/16

7:59 pm-4:49 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/19

12:34 pm-12:44 am

1 stop10h 10m

$257

ChicagoSanta Ana

MDW - SNA

MDWSNA

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/16

8:44 pm-4:49 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/19

12:34 pm-12:17 am

1 stop9h 43m

$257

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/24

8:09 am-9:28 pm

1 stop15h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/25

3:33 pm-6:42 am

1 stop13h 09m

$259

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/13

6:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/17

10:52 am-6:42 am

2 stops17h 50m

$266

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

8:10 am-10:44 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/23

11:34 am-5:37 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

$268

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

6:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/7

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$270

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

2:15 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/6

11:18 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$291

ChicagoSanta Ana

MDW - SNA

MDWSNA

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/29

1:16 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/3

6:45 am-5:59 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$291

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

9:03 am-11:53 am

Nonstop4h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/25

7:00 am-1:07 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

$343

ChicagoLong Beach

MDW - LGB

MDWLGB

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/18

8:20 am-10:40 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 4/26

1:25 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$343

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Orange County

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

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 $415). 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 March 3, 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 March 3, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to zzKFI are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 March 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,710 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,319 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 $133. However, be on the lookout for offers from American 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?

    The most popular route from Chicago to Orange County is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Long Beach Municipal.

  • 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 Aer Lingus (100%), Qatar Airways (89%) or British Airways (89%) 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 $943 for a flight from Chicago to Orange County. The cheapest flight overall is $174 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) is currently priced at $121.

  • 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 $415). 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$106Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$328Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$387Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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