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$40 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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Cheap Flight Deals from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) (ORD-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana.
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7:47 am - 8:52 pmORD-SNA
15h 05m1 stop
3:35 pm - 6:42 amSNA-ORD
13h 07m1 stop
$103Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 11
7:47 am - 8:52 pmORD-SNA
15h 05m1 stop
3:35 pm - 8:21 amSNA-ORD
14h 46m2 stops
$107Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 11
7:47 am - 8:52 pmORD-SNA
15h 05m1 stop
12:30 pm - 12:23 amSNA-ORD
9h 53m1 stop
Wed, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 11
6:50 am - 11:30 amORD-SNA
6h 40m1 stop
12:30 pm - 12:44 amSNA-ORD
10h 14m1 stop
$110Frontier
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Wed, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 10
7:47 am - 8:52 pmORD-SNA
15h 05m1 stop
3:35 pm - 6:42 amSNA-ORD
13h 07m1 stop
$112Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 10
6:50 am - 11:30 amORD-SNA
6h 40m1 stop
12:30 pm - 1:25 pmSNA-ORD
22h 55m1 stop
$114Frontier
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Wed, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 19
3:31 pm - 9:57 amORD-SNA
20h 26m2 stops
12:30 pm - 12:23 amSNA-ORD
9h 53m1 stop
Wed, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 11
4:30 pm - 9:01 pmORD-SNA
6h 31m1 stop
2:46 pm - 6:07 amSNA-ORD
13h 21m1 stop
$117Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Feb 22 - Mon, Feb 24
7:35 pm - 10:20 pmORD-SNA
4h 45mnonstop
10:58 am - 4:57 pmSNA-ORD
3h 59mnonstop
$237United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 11
8:15 am - 10:52 amORD-SNA
4h 37mnonstop
11:43 am - 5:38 pmSNA-ORD
3h 55mnonstop
$258American Airlines
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Wed, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 25

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana). For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana is January, where tickets cost $349 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $469 and $458 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$40
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana was $40 for a one-way ticket and $103 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and John Wayne (Santa Ana), with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Santa Ana, Alaska Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Santa Ana are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $569 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $464 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Chicago O'Hare Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and SNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Chicago O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $196 or less one-way and $349 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +8 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +8 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +8 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Ana. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9686 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
7.9Comfort
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Appreciate efficiency and early arrivals. Missed video on such a long flight (DCA to SFO).

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2025DCA - SFO
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Appreciate efficiency and early arrivals. Missed video on such a long flight (DCA to SFO).

I liked the flight attendant named Tyler. He was charismatic and genuine. I like the pilot in my second flight, he was considerate to everyone’s feelings. I liked the people I sat beside. I like the plane size. I like Alaska airlines

Very comfortable - thanks. Only small criticism was the delay in disembarking caused by the passengers in the front two rows chatting to the cabin crew.

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had! From entering the airport, to boarding to landing.

It was a little chilly on the ride. The entertainment was the book I brought, and it was excellent.

The confusion from Alaskan Airlines to American, no one at the front desk of Alaskan told me I didn't have a flight, which made me miss my flight that was transferred over to American TERRIBLE customer service at Alaskan!! American Airlines was a great experience. Alaskan TERRIBLE!

I paid $49 to select my seat---6A a window seat just behind first class. When I started to get on the plane I was told that my seat had been given to someone else and I now had a middle seat. They finally gave me an aisle seat. When I told them I wanted my $49 back, I was told I would need to call alaska and fight with them to get my money back. And when i was on the flight people going by kept hitting me with their bags. I have tried calling alaska twice to talk about a refund but never got thru to the right person!

Easier to file a claim. My fiancé got the flu and we had to cancel. ive been given the run around filing a claim. Call me at 831.588.4346 with a live agent please

Excellent gate to gate delivery by wheelchair staff. Really appreciate it!

This was my first flight on Alaska Airlines and will probably be my last. I was in group F and was seated in the very last row against the bulkhead, and so could not recline my seat for the duration of the trip. I am 88 years old and as a result I deplaned with with a very painful stiff neck and upper back.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence.

The flight attendants in First Class were mediocre at best. They did not take our tray away until we were about to land and only did so when I press the call button. The United person at the United Club was asked to get us our boarding pass since we missed the flight due in Chicago. She argued that we did not have seats on the flight given to us in Moline. Furthermore, she was adamant that we did not have a First Class ticket. After I spent much time with her trying to show we were correct, she reluctantly agreed. She was probably the most incompetent ticketing person I have ever met and I have traveled 3 million miles on United plus many additional miles with other carriers. United has definitely deteriorated in more than on way.

Short flight - no food understandable. Flight was delayed for over an hour. Overall, it was good.

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

Was a pain having to leave the plane and reboard but glad the plane was fixed

Plane was was better than th YVR to ORD flight but was a fraction of the distance. Fly your better planes on longer distance flights.

Nothing wrong with the flight itself. But due to 2+ hrs waiting in immigration and the additional security checkup in O’hare, I nearly missed the flight.

They need to improve their boarding process. Group 1 and/or paying first class passengers shouldn't be in the middle of boarding process

late departure due to some unspecified issue with ventilating the cabin. They got it running but it was FREEZING for the whole flight. I asked for a blanket but they didn't provide one. They could not turn up the heat. it was quite miserable.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

I had a TERRIBLE experience with the AA crew. I believe it was disability-related. It’s unlikely I will fly AA again.

Baby cried a lot. Nothing anyone could do about it. Just part of flying.

The flight crew was fantastic! Which the seats had a small TV.

The flight was delayed till next day ! They kept delaying every 30 minutes then after 3 hours they delayed it till next day. We kept waiting in line standing more than an hour to get the hotel and meal vouchers. There was no communication at all. Everything was bad

Loved staff help @ kiosk, staff on airplane. Commitment to punctuality. I sat in a "blocked" row, where the middle seat had no passenger & loved it! I appreciate not having to pay for water, which I've experienced even on international flights. Only negative was how dirty the bathroom was for a 4.5 hrs flight. But I don't think flight attendants monitor this.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

We got to fly on the new airplane. Much better as it’s roomier and cleaner than before. Most Importantly it’s much more comfortable. I still can’t move the seat back but the extra space made up for it. I didn’t taste the food or drinks because they charge for everything so I didn’t bother. I didn’t experience the entertainment because I downloaded my own movies on my phone. The crew was great. The flight itself was smooth . No complaints.

Your employees need to learn how to talk to people as creations of Yah. We are not their children nor are we lower than them.

I was comfortable because I upgraded. I would not have been comfortable in economy. It was a short flight so there was limited food service and no inflight entertainment.

I thought since I upgraded my seat I would get some perks. Free water, free snacks. Free carry on luggage.

It’s ridiculous to pay for carry-on luggage. I also wasn’t given an option to specify I have carry on bag at time of ticket purchase. I also could not specify I have carry on luggage at time of online check-in.

Delayed fight LAS to LAX. OK, fog in LA, not your fault. But all your staff, onboard in in lounge, speak so fast, enunciate so poorly and often have a accent that it is impossible to understanding anything they are saying.

The gate area was terrible at San Diego airport -way too crowded in a small space. Since my husband was driving to our destination, we did not have to take any luggage so my kids and I only had backpacks. Therefore everything was easy and smooth. And we didn’t have to pay up charges for everything and it was a short flight. I tried table was broken and it was a little cramped, but it was fine for what we needed. I probably would not fly spirit on a longer flight and if I had to take baggage.

Boarding procedure is horribly slow. You charge me to check a bag and would not let me carry it on. Charged me to simply select a seat. Charged me for water. Charged me for every little thing on top of paying for an expensive ticket. Your seats are terrible. So uncomfortable, they don’t recline. No WiFi, no way to charge my phone. No entertainment. I mean you Offer noting and you charge for everything. Why would anyone want to fly with you again?

Very easy with the app to board and staff skills

After waiting several minutes to be acknowledged by 3 employees on their phones, was told we had missed our flight because the doors were closed at that literal moment. Had they given any actual service or help while we were standing there we would have been on with time to spare. More than 10 people were turned away in this fashion claiming there was no way they could let us on the plane, even though it was still sitting connected to the terminal. After the desk agents let us know they didn't care about the situation we were forced to pay more than twice the price of our original tickets as no credits were given for the price of the "missed" flight. And the icing on the cake was after being treated poorly, fleeced for another few hundred dollars for new tickets? We waited on the next plane for 25 minutes passed the "doors closed" time, letting almost an extra dozen passengers on board. You're company has lazy, disinterested employees and your lack of any real help will ensure this was the first and last time we fly Frontier. Awful.

My experience with the phoenix airport was terrible, the personnel lay the ticket counter charged me for a carry on that fit in the carry on size box, and the two women I spoke with were terribly rude and not willing to help.,,, there was one lady “candy” on the flight crew that was amazing and is the only reason I stayed on the flight at all, because the other stewards helping people to get seated on the plane were terrible

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

Charges unexpected. For seat that didnt recline. Please reverse extra seat and carryon charge. Bad business that is a bait and switch.

I couldn’t check in because the app didn’t work. It took 3 Frontier employees at the counter to get me checked in. Flight left 3 hours after departure time

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

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