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$53+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SNA
Nov 5 — Nov 121
Tue 11/5
Tue 11/12
1 adult, Economy
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/46:46 pmSTL - SNA
1 stop17h 01mFrontier
Thu 12/56:04 pmSNA - STL
1 stop23h 30mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$136
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/167:49 amORD - SNA
3 stops26h 51mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/2012:18 pmSNA - ORD
2 stops14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$217
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/91:09 pmORD - SNA
1 stop10h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/142:19 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop8h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$219
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/141:29 pmMDW - SNA
1 stop23h 50mFrontier
Mon 11/1810:28 amSNA - MDW
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$223
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1511:32 amORD - SNA
1 stop24h 48mFrontier
Sun 11/176:05 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop27h 54mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$225
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 12/135:46 pmMLI - SNA
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1611:30 amSNA - MLI
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/146:00 amPIA - SNA
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/156:45 amSNA - PIA
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Sat 12/146:05 amORD - SNA
1 stop10h 33mDelta
Sat 2/11:35 pmSNA - ORD
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Deal found 10/31$292
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/412:00 pmSTL - SNA
3 stops22h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/57:53 pmSNA - STL
3 stops18h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/510:08 amORD - SNA
Nonstop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1411:38 amSNA - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/266:00 amSTL - SNA
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Wed 12/41:24 pmSNA - STL
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 10/30$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/145:30 amMLI - SNA
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/181:29 pmSNA - MLI
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$339

Find flights from Illinois to Santa Ana within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/30

8:31 pm-11:45 am

1 stop17h 14m

$61

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/16

5:29 pm-8:40 am

2 stops17h 11m

$97

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/13

7:45 am-4:46 pm

1 stop11h 01m

$141

ChicagoSanta Ana

MDW - SNA

MDWSNA

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/11

9:30 am-6:22 pm

2 stops10h 52m

$147

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 12/10

12:15 pm-8:11 am

3 stops21h 56m

$149

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/11

4:05 pm-6:41 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

$165

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/25

7:04 am-11:51 am

1 stop6h 47m

$188

ChicagoSanta Ana

MDW - SNA

MDWSNA

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/13

9:40 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$216

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/24

8:27 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$135

ChicagoSanta Ana

MDW - SNA

MDWSNA

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/13

6:00 am-6:22 pm

1 stop14h 22m

$136

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Santa Ana

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Santa Ana

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Santa Ana (average of $296). Flying from Illinois to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 IL to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 October 31, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Santa Ana as you normally would.

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 October 31, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines, Delta and American Airlines from Illinois to Santa Ana by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,420 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Santa Ana from Illinois, you will be flying to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is located 4.8 mi from the center of Santa Ana.

  • Can I find flights from Illinois to Santa Ana for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Illinois to Santa Ana for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $82, but on average you can expect to pay $283.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Illinois to Santa Ana for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 3 direct flights from Illinois to Santa Ana under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Illinois to Santa Ana is less than $440.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Illinois to Santa Ana for under $300?

    There are currently 19+ open flights from Illinois to Santa Ana within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Illinois to Santa Ana?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Illinois to Santa Ana on average per day?

    Travelers can expect 18 flights from Illinois to Santa Ana on average per day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 50% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 44% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 6% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Santa Ana?

    For as low as $82, Spirit Airlines can have you in Santa Ana from Illinois in 13h 59m. There are 1732 mi between Illinois and Santa Ana. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $53. Frontier flights start at $53 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $141 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Santa Ana?

    While some choose either Chicago Midway - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty or Lambert-St Louis - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is the most popular route from Illinois to Santa Ana.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Santa Ana are Royal Jordanian (89%), American Airlines (86%) and Alaska Airlines (85%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $122. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) can be booked for $82 on average our data indicates $460 when flying from Illinois to Santa Ana.

  • What does ORD to SNA mean?

    Great question - ORD to SNA just means Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Moline Quad-City Airport (MLI), Greater Peoria Airport (PIA), Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI), Champaign University-Willard Airport (CMI) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Santa Ana that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Illinois to Santa Ana flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Illinois to Santa Ana with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Illinois to Santa Ana flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Santa Ana that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Illinois to Santa Ana offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Illinois to Santa Ana?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Illinois to Santa Ana flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Illinois to Santa Ana flight deals updated?

    The Illinois to Santa Ana flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Santa Ana (average of $296). Flying from Illinois to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 7 airlines flying from Illinois to Santa Ana

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$108Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$119Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$264Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$319Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$335Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$425Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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