Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip flights $250
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Thu, Jun 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Chicago is currently $250
Cheapest one-way flight $125
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Fri, Jun 12
The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Ana to Chicago is currently $125
Cheapest nonstop flights $329
American Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Chicago is currently $329
Last-minute weekend getaway $409
Alaska 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Santa Ana to Chicago is currently $409
Cheapest business class flights $554
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Thu, Jun 18
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Chicago is currently $554
Fastest flight 4 hr 5 min The fastest nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Chicago takes 4 hr 5 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 Santa Ana to Chicago is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $165–260
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $265–420

Popular airlines from Santa Ana to Chicago

  • Southwest
    from $349
    Typical price: $285–480
    2756 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - MDW, ORD Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $329
    Typical price: $265–435
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    SNA - ORD Every day
    406 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - ORD Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $329
    Typical price: $270–460
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    SNA - ORD Every day
    441 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - ORD Every day
  • Delta
    from $349
    Typical price: $285–670
    204 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - MDW, ORD Every day
  • Alaska
    from $393
    Typical price: $330–570
    41 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - ORD Every day
  • Frontier
    from $250
    Typical price: $215–560
    34 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - MDW, ORD Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

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 52 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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Ana to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Chicago are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $165 to $260.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $250. 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 Santa Ana to Chicago is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from Santa Ana to Chicago is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Santa Ana to Chicago is $329, flying from May 15 to May 24.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Ana to Chicago is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Ana to Chicago is $393, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Santa Ana to Chicago is $250, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Chicago starts at $250 from Fri, Jun 12 to Thu, Jun 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $125 and departs on Fri, Jun 12.
4 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Santa Ana to Chicago.
Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santa Ana to Chicago.
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 Santa Ana to Chicago 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 Santa Ana to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 21 nonstop flights and 406 connecting flights per week. American flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 2,756 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Santa Ana to Chicago are:
  • United offers 20 nonstop flights and 441 connecting flights per week. United flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Delta offers 204 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Alaska offers 41 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Frontier offers 34 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Santa Ana and Chicago.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $250. 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 Santa Ana to Chicago is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from Santa Ana to Chicago is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Santa Ana to Chicago is $329, flying from May 15 to May 24.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Ana to Chicago is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Ana to Chicago is $393, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Santa Ana to Chicago is $250, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 18.
American and United fly direct from Santa Ana to Chicago.
  • There are 21 American direct flights from Santa Ana to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 United direct flights from Santa Ana to Chicago 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 Santa Ana and Chicago at price $409 is offered by Alaska from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.
American and United fly direct from Santa Ana to Chicago.
  • There are 21 American direct flights from Santa Ana to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 United direct flights from Santa Ana to Chicago 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 Santa Ana to Chicago on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Santa Ana and Chicago start at $329 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with American.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Santa Ana to Chicago, 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 Santa Ana and Chicago start at $554 from Fri, Jun 12 to Thu, Jun 18 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Santa Ana and Chicago start at $250 from Fri, Jun 12 to Thu, Jun 18.
To book business class trips from Santa Ana to Chicago, 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 Santa Ana and Chicago starts at $409 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Alaska.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Ana and Chicago at price $409 is offered by Alaska from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.
To find last-minute flight deals from Santa Ana to Chicago, 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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