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2:42 pm - 6:48 pmSTL-SNA
6h 06m1 stop
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12:04 pm - 10:02 amSNA-STL
19h 58m1 stop
$130Frontier
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Mon, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 20
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7:43 pm - 12:42 pmSTL-SNA
18h 59m1 stop
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1:35 pm - 10:14 amSNA-STL
18h 39m1 stop
$137Frontier
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 9
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7:45 pm - 12:36 pmSTL-SNA
18h 51m2 stops
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3:01 pm - 9:07 amSNA-STL
16h 06m1 stop
$186Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 18
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7:45 pm - 12:36 pmSTL-SNA
18h 51m2 stops
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3:01 pm - 9:07 amSNA-STL
16h 06m1 stop
$193Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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8:15 am - 10:49 amORD-SNA
4h 34mnonstop
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11:42 am - 5:52 pmSNA-ORD
4h 10mnonstop
$269American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 21
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8:25 pm - 10:59 pmORD-SNA
4h 34mnonstop
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3:04 pm - 9:24 pmSNA-ORD
4h 20mnonstop
$271American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
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4:38 pm - 9:01 pmORD-SNA
6h 23m1 stop
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1:31 pm - 5:32 amSNA-ORD
14h 01m1 stop
$274Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 16
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4:58 pm - 9:06 pmORD-SNA
6h 08m1 stop
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1:27 pm - 5:32 amSNA-ORD
14h 05m1 stop
$275Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Thu, Nov 27
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10:00 am - 6:22 pmORD-SNA
10h 22m1 stop
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6:45 am - 4:55 pmSNA-ORD
8h 10m1 stop
$277Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 11
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2:06 pm - 8:26 pmORD-SNA
8h 20m1 stop
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9:13 am - 11:55 pmSNA-ORD
12h 42m2 stops
$301Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 14

Frontier flights from Illinois to Santa Ana, California

Our best Frontier deals on Illinois to Santa Ana, California flight tickets
Frontier
Nov 17
STL2:42 pmLambert-St Louis
6h 06m
1 stop
SNA6:48 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Nov 20
SNA12:04 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
19h 58m
1 stop
STL10:02 amLambert-St Louis
Frontier
Dec 6
STL7:43 pmLambert-St Louis
18h 59m
1 stop
SNA12:42 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Dec 9
SNA1:35 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
18h 39m
1 stop
STL10:14 amLambert-St Louis
Frontier
Nov 12
STL7:45 pmLambert-St Louis
17h 31m
1 stop
SNA11:16 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Nov 17
SNA12:01 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
19h 06m
1 stop
STL9:07 amLambert-St Louis

American Airlines flights from Illinois to Santa Ana, California

Our best American Airlines deals on Illinois to Santa Ana, California flight tickets
American Airlines
Jan 16
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 34m
SNA10:49 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Jan 21
SNA11:42 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 10m
ORD5:52 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Dec 6
ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 34m
SNA10:59 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Dec 13
SNA3:04 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 20m
ORD9:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Feb 11
MLI3:58 pmMoline Quad-City
8h 58m
1 stop
SNA10:56 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Feb 15
SNA3:17 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 29m
1 stop
MLI11:46 pmMoline Quad-City

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/17

2:42 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/20

12:04 pm-10:02 am

1 stop19h 58m

$130

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 12/6

7:43 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop18h 59m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/9

1:35 pm-10:14 am

1 stop18h 39m

$137

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/12

7:45 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops18h 51m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/18

3:01 pm-9:07 am

1 stop16h 06m

$186

St. LouisSanta Ana

STL - SNA

STLSNA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 11/11

7:45 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops18h 51m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/18

3:01 pm-9:07 am

1 stop16h 06m

$193

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

8:15 am-10:49 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/21

11:42 am-5:52 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$269

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

8:25 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/13

3:04 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$271

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

4:38 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/16

1:31 pm-5:32 am

1 stop14h 01m

$274

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

4:58 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/27

1:27 pm-5:32 am

1 stop14h 05m

$275

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

10:00 am-6:22 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/11

6:45 am-4:55 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$277

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

2:06 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/14

9:13 am-11:55 pm

2 stops12h 42m

$301

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

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois 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 $359. The most expensive day to fly to Santa Ana, California is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $459.

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 Illinois to Santa Ana, California when you can find flight prices for as low as $376. 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 evening when prices are around $442.

What is the cheapest Illinois 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 Illinois - 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 Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Santa Ana, California for around $380 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 Illinois for as low as $308 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois 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.

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You could potentially save up to 69% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Santa Ana, California flight.

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Best Price Found

$205

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 Illinois in the past 72 hours is $205. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Santa Ana, California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $320.
The fastest flight from Illinois to Santa Ana, California takes 4h 15m
Direct flights go from Illinois to Santa Ana, California every day.
There is 1 airport near Santa Ana, California: Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA)
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  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $99Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,114 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $109Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,124 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $234Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,032 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $275Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,999 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,241 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $336Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,210 reviews
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