Cheap Flights from Chicago to Santa Ana
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Santa Ana
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Santa Ana? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Santa Ana vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Santa Ana for specific travel dates.
2026-11-13
ORD - SNA
Economy | Non stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-05
ORD - SNA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-06
ORD - SNA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
ORD - SNA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
ORD - SNA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
ORD - SNA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to Santa Ana flight facts
Distance
1,718 mi
2,765 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Santa Ana
SNA · John Wayne -Orange County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Ontario · Ontario is 30 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Chicago - Los Angeles · Los Angeles is 36 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Chicago - Burbank · Burbank is 46 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Milwaukee - Santa Ana · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights Chicago - San Diego · San Diego is 76 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Chicago - Palm Springs · Palm Springs is 79 mi from Santa Ana
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Santa Ana
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
ORD - SNA
First | 1 Stop
From 25,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
ORD - SNA
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - SNA
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
ORD - SNA
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
ORD - SNA
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
ORD - SNA
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Hollywood (United States)
Dream Hollywood
From 15,000 Pts or $267
Los Angeles (United States)
Hotel Figueroa
From 15,000 Pts or $189
Newport Beach (United States)
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
From 15,000 Pts or $249
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Santa Ana depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Santa Ana.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Santa Ana.
Chicago and Santa Ana are about 1,718 miles (2,765 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,718-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Santa Ana: John Wayne -Orange County (SNA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Santa Ana, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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