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$137+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Ana (SNA)

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SNA
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in February or October, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 April 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$270
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$137
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$376

Good round-trip deal

$335 or less

Good one-way deal

$191 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/86:45 amMDW - SNA
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Wed 4/1612:25 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop9h 56mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$270
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:00 pmORD - SNA
1 stop10h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/63:37 pmSNA - ORD
2 stops12h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$271
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 4/2110:26 pmORD - SNA
2 stops25h 03mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/253:11 pmSNA - ORD
2 stops12h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$272
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:00 amORD - SNA
1 stop7h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/23:16 pmSNA - ORD
2 stops17h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 5/32:18 pmORD - SNA
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/72:15 pmSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/38:09 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/73:14 pmSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$276
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/86:45 amORD - SNA
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Sat 4/123:32 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop11h 29mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/257:15 amORD - SNA
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Tue 9/22:29 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/1$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 5/76:00 amMDW - SNA
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Tue 5/138:00 amSNA - MDW
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/31$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/54:05 pmMDW - SNA
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Thu 5/88:30 pmSNA - MDW
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$379

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Santa Ana 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 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

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Price

ChicagoSanta Ana

MDW - SNA

MDWSNA

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/24

8:01 pm-11:30 am

1 stop17h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/27

6:27 pm-2:51 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$270

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

12:00 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/6

3:37 pm-6:05 am

2 stops12h 28m

$271

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/21

10:26 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops25h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/25

3:11 pm-5:45 am

2 stops12h 34m

$272

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/30

6:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop7h 11m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/2

3:16 pm-10:55 am

2 stops17h 39m

$274

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

2:18 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/7

2:15 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

$275

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

8:09 am-10:43 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/7

3:14 pm-9:22 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

$276

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

6:45 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/21

10:55 am-12:58 am

1 stop12h 03m

$278

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/25

7:15 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/3

7:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$303

ChicagoSanta Ana

MDW - SNA

MDWSNA

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/13

8:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$303

ChicagoSanta Ana

MDW - SNA

MDWSNA

Chicago Midway

Sun 6/8

8:09 pm-12:47 pm

1 stop18h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 6/14

4:42 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop24h 37m

$320

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Santa Ana flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Santa Ana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Santa Ana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Santa Ana flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Ana from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Santa Ana

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Santa Ana. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Chicago to Santa Ana 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 SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Santa Ana, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Santa Ana flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Santa Ana

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Santa Ana. 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 2, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SNA are scheduled on a Monday (20 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 Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to Santa Ana have to say. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,345 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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 Santa Ana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Ana from Chicago?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), located 4.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Santa Ana. 6 airlines have flights to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 14 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Ana round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Santa Ana, with prices starting at $270. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and Spirit Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $271 and $272, respectively. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Santa Ana one-way?

    $137 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $139 and $152, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Santa Ana?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Santa Ana on time: Aer Lingus (93%), Brussels Airlines (91%), Qatar Airways (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Santa Ana?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Santa Ana is $167. On average you can expect to pay $1,001. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), can usually be booked for $164.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Santa Ana?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Chicago to Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Santa Ana. 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 2, 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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