Cheap flights from Chicago to Santa Ana

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Cheapest round-trip flights $244
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Sat, Jul 25
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is currently $244
Cheapest one-way flight $125
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jul 9
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is currently $125
Cheapest nonstop flights $309
United Nonstop 5 hr Sun, May 24 — Tue, Jun 2
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is currently $309
Last-minute weekend getaway $406
Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Santa Ana is currently $406
Cheapest business class flights $512
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Mon, Aug 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is currently $512
Fastest flight 4 hr 19 min The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Santa Ana takes 4 hr 19 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Santa Ana is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $150–275
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $265–460

Popular airlines from Chicago to Santa Ana

  • Southwest
    from $349
    Typical price: $285–480
    2698 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - SNA Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $329
    Typical price: $265–440
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - SNA Every day
    416 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - SNA Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $309
    Typical price: $270–460
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - SNA Every day
    370 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - SNA Every day
  • Delta
    from $349
    Typical price: $285–670
    257 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - SNA Every day
  • Frontier
    from $244
    Typical price: $215–590
    42 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - SNA Every day
  • Alaska
    from $373
    Typical price: $330–580
    33 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - SNA Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Santa Ana

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 14 min 4 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 51 min 34 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 1 hr 52 min 98 mi
  • Long Beach Airport (LGB)
    Long Beach United States 27 min 17 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Santa Ana

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Santa Ana are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $150 to $275.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Santa Ana recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $244. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $125.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is $349, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is $329, flying from May 23 to May 29.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is $309, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is $349, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is $244, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 25.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is $373, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Santa Ana starts at $244 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sat, Jul 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $125 and departs on Thu, Jul 9.
4 hr 19 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Santa Ana.
Santa Ana is a year-round destination. It’s typically warm and dry Jun–Oct, with mild weather the rest of the year. Winters (Dec–Feb) see the highest chance of rainfall. The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival (May) draws large crowds with colorful parades, carnival rides, food vendors and live music.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Santa Ana.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Santa Ana really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Santa Ana.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 21 nonstop flights and 416 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 2,698 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Ana are:
  • United offers 20 nonstop flights and 370 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
  • Delta offers 257 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
  • Frontier offers 42 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
  • Alaska offers 33 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Santa Ana.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Santa Ana recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $244. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $125.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is $349, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is $329, flying from May 23 to May 29.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is $309, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is $349, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is $244, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 25.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Santa Ana is $373, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
American and United fly direct from Chicago to Santa Ana.
  • There are 21 American direct flights from Chicago to Santa Ana per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 United direct flights from Chicago to Santa Ana per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Santa Ana at price $406 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
American and United fly direct from Chicago to Santa Ana.
  • There are 21 American direct flights from Chicago to Santa Ana per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 United direct flights from Chicago to Santa Ana per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Chicago to Santa Ana on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Santa Ana start at $309 from Sun, May 24 to Tue, Jun 2 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Santa Ana start at $512 from Sat, Aug 1 to Mon, Aug 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Santa Ana start at $244 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sat, Jul 25.
To book business class trips from Chicago to Santa Ana, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Santa Ana starts at $406 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Santa Ana at price $406 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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