CA $139 Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Orange County (SNA)

Popular airlines from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)

  • Plan, book, fly with confidence

  • trending down icon

    Be in the know

    Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise*
  • bex rewards loyalty icon

    Book smarter

    Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight*
  • payments icon

    Earn twice

    Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards

Cheap flights from Chicago (ORD) to Orange County (SNA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $139 for one-way flights and CA $253 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
American Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Alaska Airlines
Delta
United

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $162 - CA $308 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Chicago to Orange County (ORD - SNA) route information
Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
John Wayne
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
CA $253
Distance
2754 km
Average flight time
2 hours 37 mins

Chicago to Santa Ana Flights

The easy way to book your flights from Chicago to Orange County 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Orange County from Chicago whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, Emirates, Royal Jordanian, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways, Gulf Air nonstop flights to John Wayne, too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Chicago to Orange County today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from O'Hare Intl., ORD to John Wayne, SNA 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Chicago to Orange County—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Orange County from Chicago currently is just CA $253 rising to CA $543.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in September when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Orange County  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Orange County from Chicago 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Orange County with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport?
Round-trip tickets from ORD to SNA start from CA $253. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book ASAP to avoid missing out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to SNA?
This differs between airlines, as each has its own terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where there are easy-to-follow instructions on how to cancel online.
How do I find cheap flights from ORD to John Wayne Airport (SNA) that have flexible change policies?
Many carriers will allow you to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the cost difference between the two flights. When looking for O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport flights, you'll see a "No change fees" box for you to tick.
How many hours is the flight from ORD to John Wayne Airport?
It takes around 4 hours and 36 minutes to fly from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport. But with some TV shows and a good novel, the hours will go by quicker.
How far is the flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport?
The flight distance from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to SNA is 2,800 kilometres. Pack yourself a snack, a drink and an interesting book to read. Keep yourself entertained and the hours will fly by.
Which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Airport to SNA?
Many people choose to fly with American Airlines (AA) from O'Hare Airport to John Wayne Airport (SNA). It offers 86 flights a month, so you can pick a flight time that's right for you. You could also check out the fares available with United Airlines (UA). This carrier operates 86 flights every month between Chicago and Santa Ana.
Are O'Hare Airport to SNA flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to SNA are available up to 12 months prior to departure on Expedia. And although you may pick up great last-minute deal, it's never a sure thing. Also, booking your flights ahead of time means you'll have more options — and you can avoid landing the dreaded middle seat! We frequently update our fares to bring you the biggest bargains, so keep checking in for all the latest specials.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Orange County nearby Airports

Los Angeles

Long Beach

*Available to Expedia members.