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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from $157

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United Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 10:24 pm
ORD
-
SNA
4h 36mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 8:25 pm
SNA
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ORD
4h 09mnonstop
$269United Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:42 pm - 6:46 pm
ORD
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SNA
8h 04m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 5:10 pm
SNA
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ORD
8h 25m1 stop
$270Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:43 pm - 8:57 pm
ORD
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SNA
26h 14m3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:37 pm - 2:17 pm
SNA
-
ORD
19h 40m2 stops
$271Spirit Airlines
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:33 pm - 8:27 am
ORD
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SNA
12h 54m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:48 pm - 5:02 am
SNA
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ORD
9h 14m1 stop
$272Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 6
Frontier Logo
4:30 pm - 2:33 pm
ORD
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SNA
24h 03m1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:16 pm - 9:32 pm
SNA
-
ORD
27h 16m1 stop
$273Frontier
Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 11
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:32 pm - 8:57 pm
ORD
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SNA
29h 25m3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 11:22 am
SNA
-
ORD
26h 37m3 stops
$280Spirit Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Fri, Jan 16
Frontier Logo
12:53 pm - 11:40 am
ORD
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SNA
24h 47m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:20 pm - 2:54 pm
SNA
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ORD
17h 34m1 stop
$281Frontier
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 22
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 1:40 pm
MDW
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SNA
7h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:30 pm - 5:05 am
SNA
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MDW
7h 35m1 stop
$289Southwest
Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 11
Southwest Logo
8:35 am - 4:15 pm
MDW
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SNA
9h 40m2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 10:40 pm
SNA
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MDW
5h 35m1 stop
$294Southwest
Sat, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 21
Delta Logo
9:32 am - 10:18 pm
MDW
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SNA
14h 46m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:55 am - 10:22 pm
SNA
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MDW
8h 27m1 stop
$302Delta
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 4

Alaska Airlines flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, California

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Alaska Airlines
Feb 7
ORD8:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 12m
1 stop
SNA4:12 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Feb 8
SNA7:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
14h 05m
1 stop
ORD11:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$286
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 9
ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 52m
1 stop
SNA10:27 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Jan 14
SNA9:13 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
12h 37m
2 stops
ORD11:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$291
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 23
ORD2:06 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 59m
2 stops
SNA10:05 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Jan 29
SNA12:33 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 17m
1 stop
ORD11:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$292
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United Airlines flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, California

Our best United Airlines deals on Chicago to Santa Ana, California flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 16
ORD7:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 36m
SNA10:24 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Jan 18
SNA2:16 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 09m
ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$269
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United Airlines
Jan 9
ORD7:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 36m
SNA10:24 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Jan 12
SNA11:05 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 46m
1 stop
ORD7:51 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$279
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United Airlines
Jan 6
ORD9:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 47m
SNA11:51 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Jan 6
SNA4:06 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 53m
1 stop
ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$303
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, California 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
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ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

7:48 pm-10:24 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/18

2:16 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

$269

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

12:42 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/4

6:45 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$270

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

8:43 pm-8:57 pm

3 stops26h 14m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/8

4:37 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$271

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/25

9:33 pm-8:27 am

1 stop12h 54m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/6

5:48 pm-5:02 am

1 stop9h 14m

$272

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

4:30 pm-2:33 pm

1 stop24h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/11

4:16 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop27h 16m

$273

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

5:32 pm-8:57 pm

3 stops29h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/16

6:45 am-11:22 am

3 stops26h 37m

$280

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

12:53 pm-11:40 am

1 stop24h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/22

7:20 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$281

ChicagoSanta Ana

MDW - SNA

MDWSNA

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/9

8:25 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/11

7:30 pm-5:05 am

1 stop7h 35m

$289

ChicagoSanta Ana

MDW - SNA

MDWSNA

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

8:35 am-4:15 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/21

3:05 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$294

ChicagoSanta Ana

MDW - SNA

MDWSNA

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/21

9:32 am-10:18 pm

2 stops14h 46m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/4

11:55 am-10:22 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$302

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Santa Ana, California

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Santa Ana, California?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Ana, California?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Santa Ana, California. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $312. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Santa Ana, California from Chicago during July instead. Flights to Santa Ana, California in July, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $348.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Santa Ana, California?

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to Santa Ana, California is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for Santa Ana, California on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $358. The most expensive day to fly to Santa Ana, California is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $446.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Santa Ana, California?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Santa Ana, California when you can find flight prices for as low as $374. Flying to Santa Ana, California in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Santa Ana, California is in the afternoon when prices are around $406.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty for the best Chicago - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Santa Ana, California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Santa Ana, California from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Santa Ana, California for around $376 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Santa Ana, California from Chicago for as low as $303 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Chicago to Santa Ana, California flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Chicago to Santa Ana, California flights are approximately 32% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, California

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Santa Ana, California according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chicago to Santa Ana, California (CHI to SNA) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$273

Fastest flight time

4h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Santa Ana, California

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Santa Ana, California from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $273. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Santa Ana, California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $312.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Santa Ana, California takes 4h 15m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Santa Ana, California every day.
There is 1 airport in Santa Ana, California. From Chicago there are direct flights to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).
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  • How far is Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty by plane?

    There are 1731.8 mi between Chicago and Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. Typically, this will take 4h 15m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to Santa Ana, California?

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Santa Ana, California?

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Ana, California

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $85Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,190 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $110Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,082 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $269Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,092 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $269Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,053 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,249 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $336Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,474 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Chicago to Santa Ana, California

    Alaska Airlines flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana, California start from $336 round-trip. Over the 17 Alaska Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $459 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • Southwest Flights From Chicago to Santa Ana, California

    The best Southwest deal for Chicago to Santa Ana, California flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $288, round-trip. It should be noted that an average Southwest flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $433 round-trip. Southwest operates 2 flights out of Chicago into Santa Ana, California in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 4,250 Southwest reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.9/10.

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