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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from $53

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Spirit Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 7:03 pmORD-SNA
13h 55m1 stop
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3:37 pm - 6:03 amSNA-ORD
12h 26m1 stop
$103Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 30 - Mon, Aug 4
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3:18 pm - 9:21 pmORD-SNA
8h 03m1 stop
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7:58 pm - 6:03 amSNA-ORD
8h 05m1 stop
$105Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 11
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5:40 am - 11:10 amORD-SNA
7h 30m1 stop
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7:58 pm - 6:03 amSNA-ORD
8h 05m1 stop
Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
Frontier Logo
7:20 am - 11:33 amORD-SNA
6h 13m1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:24 pm - 10:34 pmSNA-ORD
6h 10m1 stop
$129Frontier
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Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 15
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7:00 am - 11:11 amORD-SNA
6h 11m1 stop
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7:58 pm - 6:03 amSNA-ORD
8h 05m1 stop
Tue, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 22
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 11:11 amORD-SNA
6h 11m1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:01 pm - 12:32 amSNA-ORD
10h 31m1 stop
$138Frontier
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Wed, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 11
Delta Logo
6:04 am - 12:42 pmMDW-SNA
8h 38m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:03 pm - 9:44 pmSNA-MDW
7h 41m1 stop
$277Delta
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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 19
Delta Logo
1:43 pm - 8:25 pmMDW-SNA
8h 42m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:03 pm - 9:26 pmSNA-MDW
7h 23m1 stop
$283Delta
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Wed, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 4
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 12:20 pmMDW-SNA
7h 40m1 stop
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10:20 am - 7:45 pmSNA-MDW
7h 25m1 stop
$289Southwest
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Wed, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 11
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4:00 pm - 9:10 pmMDW-SNA
7h 10m2 stops
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11:30 am - 7:45 pmSNA-MDW
6h 15m1 stop
$294Southwest
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Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to Santa Ana

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Chicago to Santa Ana flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Jul 30
ORD7:08 amChicago O'Hare Intl
13h 55m
1 stop
SNA7:03 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Aug 4
SNA3:37 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
12h 26m
1 stop
ORD6:03 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
Aug 6
ORD3:18 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 03m
1 stop
SNA9:21 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Aug 11
SNA7:58 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 05m
1 stop
ORD6:03 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
Sep 5
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 30m
1 stop
SNA7:45 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sep 12
SNA6:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 09m
1 stop
ORD6:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Frontier flights from Chicago to Santa Ana

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago to Santa Ana flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 3
ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 13m
1 stop
SNA11:33 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sep 15
SNA2:24 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 10m
1 stop
ORD10:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Aug 6
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 11m
1 stop
SNA11:11 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Aug 11
SNA12:01 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 31m
1 stop
ORD12:32 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Jul 13
ORD5:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 30m
1 stop
SNA11:10 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Jul 16
SNA11:56 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 14m
1 stop
ORD12:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Ana?

The cheapest month to fly to Santa Ana from Chicago is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $349, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Santa Ana, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $350.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Santa Ana from Chicago is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $378. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Chicago because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $467.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Chicago to Santa Ana flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Santa Ana in the morning for as low as $384. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $457. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Santa Ana from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Santa Ana for around $391 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Santa Ana from Chicago for as low as $329 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 flight prices changed over time?

As of June 2025, prices for Chicago to Santa Ana flights are approximately 7% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Santa Ana

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

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Best Price Found

$53

Fastest flight time

5h 30m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Santa Ana

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Santa Ana from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $53. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Santa Ana found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $103.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Santa Ana takes 5h 30m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Santa Ana every day.
There is 1 airport near Santa Ana: Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA)

  • 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 5h 30m 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?

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


Best airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Ana

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $88Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,096 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $109Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,293 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $269Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $279Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,852 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,278 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $336Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Chicago to Santa Ana

    Southwest flight deals from Chicago to Santa Ana start from $288 round-trip. Over the 7 Southwest flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $460 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Chicago to Santa Ana

    The best Alaska Airlines deal for Chicago to Santa Ana flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $336, round-trip. It should be noted that an average Alaska Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $471 round-trip. Alaska Airlines operates 24 flights out of Chicago into Santa Ana in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 10,000 Alaska Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 8.0/10.


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