Journey information
Overview: Chicago, IL to Santa Ana, CA flight
Flights from Chicago, IL to Santa Ana, CA depart on average 61 times per day, taking around 9h 27m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $243 (€199) if you book in advance.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest flight covers the 1731 miles (2787 km) distance in 8h 36m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1731 miles (2787 km) |
Average flight duration 9h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $243 (€199) |
Flights per day 61 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 8h 36m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Chicago, IL to Santa Ana, CA
Cheapest price
$241
Average price
$641
Fastest journey
4 h 31 m
Average duration
4 h 32 m
Flights per day
73
Distance
2787 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Chicago, IL to Santa Ana, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Santa Ana, CA will cost around $641 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $241.
Of the 73 flights that leave Chicago, IL for Santa Ana, CA onMon, Jun 22, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct flights cover the 2787 km distance in an average of 4 h 32 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 31 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the longest flights will take 4 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AS329 · AS6998:05 PM15h29O'Hare International Airport9:34 AMJohn Wayne Airport$2411One-way1 transfer
AS583 · AS6996:42 PM16h52O'Hare International Airport9:34 AMJohn Wayne Airport$3041One-way1 transfer
AS587 · AS7738:02 AM10h39O'Hare International Airport4:41 PMJohn Wayne Airport$3631One-way1 transfer
UA26665:00 AM6h07O'Hare International Airport9:07 AMJohn Wayne Airport$3671One-way0 transfers
UA1902 · UA58912:45 PM10h10O'Hare International Airport8:55 PMJohn Wayne Airport$3721One-way1 transfer
AA264012:00 PM4h31O'Hare International Airport2:31 PMJohn Wayne Airport$5051One-way0 transfers
AA26798:15 AM4h32O'Hare International Airport10:47 AMJohn Wayne Airport$5051One-way0 transfers
UA13174:20 PM4h32O'Hare International Airport6:52 PMJohn Wayne Airport$4141One-way0 transfers
AA5195:04 PM4h33O'Hare International Airport7:37 PMJohn Wayne Airport$4141One-way0 transfers
UA3087:58 PM4h34O'Hare International Airport10:32 PMJohn Wayne Airport$4141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Chicago, IL to Santa Ana, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $243. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $243, and a bus costs an average of $271.
Distance: 1731 miles (2787 km)
Compare flight with
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$271 Average price Cheapest | $324 Average price | $353 Average price | $406 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 27m Average total duration Fastest 9h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 43h 33m Average total duration 43h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53h 43m Average total duration 53h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Santa Ana, CA:
A flight is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $324 (€265).
A flight is $83 (€68) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $353 (€289).
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 43h 3m.
Bus takes on average 53h 13m.
Live departures
Chicago, IL to Santa Ana, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Santa Ana, CA flights for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA760 · AA2672 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h55 | 10:55 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2666 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h07 | 9:07 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2666 · UA1506 · UA5440 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 12h31 | 3:31 PM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA760 · AA2680 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h44 | 9:44 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2434 · AA2655 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h43 | 11:43 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2666 · UA2391 · UA643 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h06 | 12:06 PM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2434 · AA2660 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h55 | 8:55 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2310 · UA1383 | 5:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h29 | 10:59 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2896 · AA2672 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h56 | 10:55 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2896 · AA2669 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h12 | 12:11 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS715 · AS773 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 12h38 | 4:38 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2806 · UA1506 · UA5440 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 11h31 | 3:31 PM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS715 · AS1551 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 13h56 | 5:56 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2806 · UA1320 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h51 | 12:51 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS715 · AS1357 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h55 | 1:55 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS715 · AS472 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 16h08 | 8:08 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA246 · UA643 | 6:13 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h53 | 12:06 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1902 · AA2669 | 7:02 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h09 | 12:11 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA563 · UA1847 | 7:10 AM O'Hare International Airport | 12h08 | 5:18 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2811 · UA1826 · UA1690 | 7:12 AM O'Hare International Airport | 15h06 | 8:18 PM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2811 · UA1826 · UA1847 | 7:12 AM O'Hare International Airport | 12h06 | 5:18 PM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA539 · UA1712 · UA5440 | 7:15 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h16 | 3:31 PM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS413 · AS588 | 7:20 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h55 | 1:15 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS413 · AS264 | 7:20 AM O'Hare International Airport | 11h59 | 5:19 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS413 · AS518 | 7:20 AM O'Hare International Airport | 17h10 | 10:30 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA769 · AA3171 | 7:25 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h06 | 12:31 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA769 · AA2655 | 7:25 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h18 | 11:43 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1116 · UA5440 | 7:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h01 | 3:31 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1116 · UA571 | 7:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h15 | 1:45 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS587 · AS472 | 8:02 AM O'Hare International Airport | 14h06 | 8:08 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS587 · AS631 | 8:02 AM O'Hare International Airport | 15h34 | 9:36 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS587 · AS773 | 8:02 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h36 | 4:38 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS587 · AS1551 | 8:02 AM O'Hare International Airport | 11h54 | 5:56 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2679 | 8:15 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h32 | 10:47 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2431 · UA1320 | 8:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h11 | 12:51 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA528 · UA2413 · UA589 | 8:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 14h10 | 8:55 PM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2301 · UA1847 | 8:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h33 | 5:18 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2044 | 8:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h41 | 11:31 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA535 · UA589 | 8:51 AM O'Hare International Airport | 14h04 | 8:55 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2610 · UA5440 | 8:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h36 | 3:31 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3052 · AA2688 | 9:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h07 | 3:47 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA441 · UA2413 · UA589 | 10:29 AM O'Hare International Airport | 12h26 | 8:55 PM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA723 · UA589 | 10:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 12h25 | 8:55 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3079 · AA2659 | 10:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h04 | 3:34 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1856 · UA1690 | 10:51 AM O'Hare International Airport | 11h27 | 8:18 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1803 · UA2657 | 10:54 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h36 | 5:30 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1106 · AA2688 | 11:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h47 | 3:47 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3264 · AA2668 | 11:43 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h51 | 5:34 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2640 | 11:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h31 | 2:21 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA606 · UA1690 | 12:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h07 | 8:18 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2657 · UA2633 · UA589 | 12:56 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h59 | 8:55 PM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2657 | 12:56 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h34 | 5:30 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS579 · AS631 | 1:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h35 | 9:36 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS579 · AS472 | 1:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h07 | 8:08 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1120 · AA806 | 1:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h01 | 8:26 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2794 · UA1704 | 1:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h10 | 8:40 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS325 · AS518 | 2:12 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h18 | 10:30 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1384 · AA2685 | 2:21 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h26 | 6:47 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2257 · AA348 | 3:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h00 | 10:00 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2257 · AA806 | 3:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h26 | 8:26 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2624 · AA2637 | 3:29 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h50 | 10:19 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2754 · AA348 | 3:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h10 | 10:00 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2754 · AA806 | 3:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h36 | 8:26 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA714 · UA2766 | 4:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h40 | 9:45 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1317 | 4:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h32 | 6:52 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2988 · AA348 | 4:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h15 | 10:00 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA519 | 5:04 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h33 | 7:37 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3261 · AA2637 | 5:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h29 | 10:19 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS583 · AS699 | 6:42 PM O'Hare International Airport | 16h52 | 9:34 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA308 | 7:58 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h34 | 10:32 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS329 · AS759 | 8:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 17h10 | 11:15 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS329 · AS699 | 8:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 15h29 | 9:34 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Chicago, IL to Santa Ana, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Santa Ana, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Ana, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Fiesta de Santa Ana, a vibrant celebration featuring parades, live music, and cultural performances honoring the city's patron saint
- Santa Ana Zoo's Annual Zoo Camp, an educational and fun-filled experience for children to learn about wildlife
- Orange County Fair, a month-long event showcasing local agriculture, entertainment, and delicious food.
- Labor Day, warm weather perfect for outdoor activities and local festivities
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and community events
- Independence Day, vibrant fireworks and patriotic celebrations throughout the city.
popular airports
Popular airports from Chicago, IL to Santa Ana, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport
- Shops are located in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson and MAC Cosmetics
- Parking available with options including hourly, daily, and economy lots, approximately 2.85€ ($3) per hour
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
- Available outside the terminal
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport
- Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby.
- Showers are available in some lounges, such as the United Club, but access may require a fee or membership
- Lounges available, including United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, near the baggage claim area
- Car rental services are available at the Multi-Modal Facility, with companies like Hertz and Avis
- CTA Blue Line, O'Hare Station, 45 minutes to city center
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport
- Shops available in terminals, include Hudson News and Sunglass Hut
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per hour
- Located in terminals; options include fast food and sit-down restaurants like McDold's and Ruby's Diner
- Available outside the terminal
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport
- Hotels within walking distance, Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport.
- No showers available
- Admirals Club in terminal A
- Available throughout the airport
- Car rental services available on-site; companies include Alamo, Avis, and Hertz
- Bus Route 76, John Wayne Airport-Upper Level, 14 km
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