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

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3:08 pm - 9:29 pmORD-SNA
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4:27 pm - 5:25 amSNA-ORD
10h 58m1 stop
$171Spirit Airlines
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11:53 am - 9:29 pmORD-SNA
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4:27 pm - 5:25 amSNA-ORD
10h 58m1 stop
$174Spirit Airlines
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5:40 am - 11:10 amORD-SNA
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12:01 pm - 12:01 amSNA-ORD
10h 00m1 stop
$190Frontier
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5:21 pm - 11:28 amORD-SNA
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6:10 pm - 5:10 amSNA-ORD
9h 00m1 stop
$200Frontier
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Fri, May 9 - Sun, May 11
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6:58 pm - 10:19 amORD-SNA
17h 21m1 stop
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7:46 am - 6:01 pmSNA-ORD
8h 15m1 stop
$245Alaska Airlines
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6:00 am - 2:19 pmORD-SNA
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7:10 pm - 6:05 amSNA-ORD
8h 55m1 stop
$265Alaska Airlines
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4:00 pm - 6:44 pmORD-SNA
4h 44mnonstop
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7:00 am - 1:10 pmSNA-ORD
4h 10mnonstop
$269United Airlines
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10:08 am - 12:39 pmORD-SNA
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11:10 am - 5:19 pmSNA-ORD
4h 09mnonstop
$270American Airlines
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5:02 am - 9:14 amORD-SNA
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6:45 am - 1:06 pmSNA-ORD
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$275United Airlines
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5:35 pm - 8:07 pmORD-SNA
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$294American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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American Airlines

Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing your travel experience.


Download the American Airlines app for access to movies and TV shows during your flight.

United Airlines

Opt for Economy Plus for up to six inches more legroom, enhancing comfort on your flight.


Use Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, especially if you're in a higher boarding zone.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana flights

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Planning a trip from O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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 December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $458 and $439 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 10 weeks before departure.

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Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$83
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% 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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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 $83 for a one-way ticket and $171 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 $568 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 $468 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 $206 or less one-way and $323 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, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

Tuesday

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

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 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, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 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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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, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 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, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

Saturday

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

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 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

 
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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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9851 reviews
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
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the flight was delayed twice and then delayed from taking off.

2.0 MediocreRonald, Apr 2025SNA - SFO
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the flight was delayed twice and then delayed from taking off.

Crew was very good. Problem was not Alaska Airlines’ fault, there was a horrible, squealing, screaming kid near me.

Ted. F/A in fist class did a great job! Very nice

This was my first trip in years with Alaska. I don’t think I’ll do it again. The planes are old and tired looking. The seats are small with zero legroom. The JFK terminal is one of the worst I’ve been in. On this flight the pilot had to abort the landing and circle the Bay before trying again. I think I’ll stick with the usual suspects …

Flight was over an hour late, and we got notified every 15 minutes, beginning right at boarding, that it would only be 15 more minutes until we finally left about 75 minutes late. Of course, no compensation was offered.

flight took off over an hour and a half late and there was no beverage service during the flight

The staff from check-in counter to the flight crew were great. Flight was right on schedule. 10/10

I’m New to Alaska Airlines. I was not able to connect to WiFi on either leg of my flights to/from Santa Rosa. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable ride.

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.

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

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

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

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.

Very dissatisfied with spirit airlines after buying my ticket's they cancelled our flights with no reasoning.

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

Good crew and safe. However, comfort and being nickeled-and-dimed are my issues. $75 each way for luggage is exhortation. The space to the next seat is so close you cannot open a laptop. The magazine rack doesn’t hold your items. Not a fan.

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

WiFi could have been a little more consistent - otherwise a phenomenal and positive experience. The 1000 mile giveaway was awesome!!!

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

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.

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

I’ve never traveled on Frontier before. If you want basic, no frills, friendly service at great prices then give them a fly!

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

Landing in terminal 2, but my luggage is terminal 3. We (and others) were looking for it in terminal 1. We probably missed the crew broadcast, but the communication could have been clearer for non native (or elderly) passengers.

I chose the seats when booked the flight and paid for them. However after checking in I found we were assigned different seats!

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

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.

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