Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Chicago
Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Chicago
Looking for cheap flights from Santa Ana to Chicago? 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 Santa Ana to Chicago vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,000–12,500 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 Santa Ana to Chicago for specific travel dates.
2026-11-19
SNA - ORD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-22
SNA - ORD
Economy | Non stop
From 10,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-29
SNA - ORD
Economy | Non stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-11
SNA - ORD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-07
SNA - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
SNA - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
Santa Ana to Chicago 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
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Airports in Santa Ana
SNA · John Wayne -Orange County
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Ontario - Chicago · Ontario is 30 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Los Angeles - Chicago · Los Angeles is 36 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Burbank - Chicago · Burbank is 46 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Santa Ana - Milwaukee · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights San Diego - Chicago · San Diego is 76 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Palm Springs - Chicago · Palm Springs is 79 mi from Santa Ana
Premium cabin flights from Santa Ana to Chicago
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SNA - ORD
First | 1 Stop
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SNA - ORD
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SNA - ORD
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SNA - ORD
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SNA - ORD
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SNA - ORD
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Chicago (United States)
Chicago Athletic Association
From 15,000 Pts or $236
Chicago (USA)
ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton
From 28,000 Pts or $75
Chicago, IL (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
From 95,000 Pts or $407
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Santa Ana to Chicago 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 Santa Ana to Chicago.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Santa Ana to Chicago.
Santa Ana and Chicago 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.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Departures from Santa Ana: John Wayne -Orange County (SNA). Arrivals in Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Chicago, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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