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Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to Santa Ana. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from ORD to SNA, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
The Mediterranean regions near Santa Ana are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Santa Ana is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Chicago ORD to Santa Ana SNA. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from ORD to SNA are operated 37 times a week, with an average of 5 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:45 - 19:54. The earliest flight departs at 06:45, the last flight departs at 19:54. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Chicago to Santa Ana takes 4 hours and 27 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and Santa Ana is 1,721 miles (or 2,770 km).
There are 2 airports in Santa Ana: John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Santa Monica Airport (SMO).
There are 37 flights per week flying from Chicago to Santa Ana (as of April 2026).
4 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Santa Ana.
The distance from Chicago to Santa Ana is 1,721 miles (2,770 kilometers).
American Airlines and United Airlines are flying nonstop from Chicago to Santa Ana.
Oneworld and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Chicago to Santa Ana.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to Santa Ana:
The earliest flight departs at 06:45 from Chicago and arrives at 09:06 at Santa Ana.
The latest flight departs at 19:54 from Chicago and arrives at 22:35 at Santa Ana.
1,721 miles (2,770 km) · 4h 27m
08:52
11:37
United Airlines
Star Alliance
UA 1304
United Airlines
Boeing 737-700
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W
J
F
08:55
11:41
United Airlines
Star Alliance
UA 1304
United Airlines
Boeing 737-700
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W
J
F
10:03
12:38
American Airlines
Oneworld
AA 2212
American Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
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W
J
F
11:21
13:56
American Airlines
Oneworld
AA 2908
American Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
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W
J
F
11:46
14:21
American Airlines
Oneworld
AA 2908
American Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
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W
J
F
16:05
18:46
United Airlines
Star Alliance
UA 1317
United Airlines
Boeing 737-700
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W
J
F
16:05
18:46
United Airlines
Star Alliance
UA 1317
United Airlines
Boeing 737-700
Y
W
J
F
16:05
18:48
United Airlines
Star Alliance
UA 1317
United Airlines
Boeing 737-700
Y
W
J
F
18:17
20:50
American Airlines
Oneworld
AA 1179
American Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
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W
J
F
18:17
20:50
American Airlines
Oneworld
AA 1179
American Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
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J
F
18:17
20:50
American Airlines
Oneworld
AA 1179
American Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
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W
J
F
18:17
20:50
American Airlines
Oneworld
AA 1179
American Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
18:40
21:13
American Airlines
Oneworld
AA 1179
American Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
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W
J
F
18:40
21:13
American Airlines
Oneworld
AA 1179
American Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
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W
J
F
18:40
21:13
American Airlines
Oneworld
AA 1179
American Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
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W
J
F
18:40
21:13
American Airlines
Oneworld
AA 1179
American Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
19:52
22:35
United Airlines
Star Alliance
UA 308
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
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W
J
F
19:54
22:35
United Airlines
Star Alliance
UA 308
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
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W
J
F
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