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$136+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SNA
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in January or April, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$272
(Expedia)

One-way from

$136
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$335 or less

Good one-way deal

$191 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 April 4, 2025.

This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/249:00 amORD - SNA
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/273:11 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.
Tue 4/812:14 pmORD - SNA
2 stops35h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/153:11 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop20h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 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 4/4$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.
Fri 4/118:01 pmORD - SNA
1 stop23h 00mFrontier
Mon 4/144:37 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
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.
Mon 5/56:58 pmORD - SNA
1 stop17h 21mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/147:46 amSNA - ORD
1 stop8h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/2$283
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/252:15 pmORD - SNA
1 stop10h 13mDelta
Sun 5/49:20 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/4$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.
Thu 4/2411:45 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/283:23 pmSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$294
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/112:40 pmORD - SNA
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Wed 8/611:15 amSNA - ORD
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/4$412

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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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

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Price

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/24

9:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/27

3:11 pm-6:33 am

1 stop13h 22m

$272

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/19

2:04 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop9h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/26

7:01 am-7:10 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$273

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

Thu 6/5

11:50 am-9:17 pm

1 stop11h 27m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/10

3:16 pm-5:25 am

2 stops12h 09m

$276

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/18

6:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/21

10:55 am-12:58 am

1 stop12h 03m

$280

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/25

2:15 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/5

5:10 pm-12:53 am

1 stop5h 43m

$289

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/24

11:45 am-2:14 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/28

3:23 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

$294

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/1

1:30 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/6

11:15 am-9:30 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$412

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/18

8:01 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$136

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

11:50 am-9:17 pm

1 stop11h 27m

$137

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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 April.
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

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

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 March 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana is 87 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 $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 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 April 4, 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 30, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 4, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to SNA are scheduled on a Friday (21 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 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 4, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Santa Ana, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
9,839 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
4,275 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
2,349 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
8,618 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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 O'Hare Intl 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 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 17 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 Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $273 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Spirit Airlines, starting at $275 and $276 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana for 31% 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $136. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines 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: Brussels Airlines (85%), United Airlines (84%), Air Canada( 83%).

  • 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 $167. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) can be booked for $182 on average our data indicates $1,001 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 $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 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$99Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$342Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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