Direct flights from Chicago to Santa Ana ORD → SNA

American Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA), several times daily. The flight takes about 4h 3m and covers 1,722 miles (2,772 km). Arrivals run on time 70.7% at ORD and 82.7% at SNA — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Schedule data from 4 June 2026.

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 75 flights per week (~11 per day) · Updated 86d ago

American Airlines
47 flights per week (~7 per day)
Daily
08:15 10:03 11:46 11:50 17:04 18:17
Tue, Thu
12:00
Tue, Wed
18:40
Sat
18:44
United Airlines
28 flights per week (~4 per day)
Daily
08:50 08:55 16:20 19:58

More nonstops from Chicago

ORD → ATL Atlanta 10 airlines ORD → LAS Las Vegas 6 airlines ORD → MIA Miami 6 airlines ORD → PUJ Punta Cana 6 airlines ORD → TPA Tampa 6 airlines ORD → FLL Fort Lauderdale 5 airlines ORD → JFK New York 5 airlines ORD → LAX Los Angeles 5 airlines

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Santa Ana?

Yes, American Airlines and United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA).

Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Santa Ana?

American Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago to Santa Ana.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Santa Ana?

The nonstop flight from Chicago to Santa Ana takes ~4h 3m (approximately 2772 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Chicago to Santa Ana?

Nonstop flights from Chicago to Santa Ana operate multiple daily — 75 flights per week (~11 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Chicago to Santa Ana?

Arrivals run on time 70.7% at ORD and 82.7% at SNA — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from Chicago to Santa Ana?

Direct flights from Chicago to Santa Ana operate every day of the week. American Airlines flies daily and United Airlines flies daily.

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