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$130+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA)

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ORD — SNA
Mar 10 — Mar 171
Mon 3/10
Mon 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in January or April, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$130
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$455

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$221 or less
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 5, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/312:34 pmORD - SNA
1 stop8h 54mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/53:33 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop13h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/4$256
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 3/126:45 amORD - SNA
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Wed 3/1912:34 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Deal found 3/5$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/166:40 amORD - SNA
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/203:11 pmSNA - ORD
2 stops14h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$263
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.
Sat 5/39:11 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/1010:50 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/195:35 pmORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/262:28 pmSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/5$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:05 amORD - SNA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Tue 5/207:30 amSNA - ORD
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/4$291
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2112:02 pmORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 16mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/911:35 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$361

Find flights from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 March 5, 2025.

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ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

2:34 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/5

3:33 pm-6:42 am

1 stop13h 09m

$256

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

6:45 am-11:44 am

1 stop6h 59m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/19

12:34 pm-12:44 am

1 stop10h 10m

$257

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

6:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/20

3:11 pm-7:40 am

2 stops14h 29m

$263

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

9:11 am-11:56 am

Nonstop4h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/10

10:50 am-4:55 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$271

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/19

5:35 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/26

11:33 am-5:36 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

$272

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

7:05 am-1:05 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/20

7:30 am-5:25 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$291

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

7:00 am-10:11 pm

2 stops17h 11m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/20

12:35 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops9h 21m

$363

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/10

6:30 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 00m

$130

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

6:45 am-9:41 pm

2 stops16h 56m

$131

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-1:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$145

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl Airport-Santa Ana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Santa Ana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana

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Travel insights for flights from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

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

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 March 5, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on March 2, 2025.

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

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 March 5, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Santa Ana, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. 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
4,321 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
4,321 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
9,711 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,044 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,655 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Ana from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    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 O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana. 5 airlines have flights to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty from Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 8 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $256 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and United Airlines, starting at $257 and $271 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $130. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    Before booking your flight to Santa Ana from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aer Lingus (100%), Qatar Airways (89%), British Airways( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $174. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) can be booked for $93 on average our data indicates $943 when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana 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 5 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 March 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$106Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$328Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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