ChicagotoSanta AnaFlight Time
ORD–SNA · Nonstop
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to Santa Ana (John Wayne Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA) is about 4h 8m, covering 1,722 miles. American Airlines and United Airlines fly the route nonstop with 6/day departures, from 08:15 to 20:48 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 8m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,722 mi | Nonstop | 6/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Santa Ana
American Airlines and United Airlines operate 6/day flights from ORD to SNA. Departures leave from Terminals 3 and 1 at ORD.
- First departure
- 08:15
- Last departure
- 20:48
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 10
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 3/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 3 · Seat map | 08:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SNA to ORD flights — 5-6/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for ORD, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 42 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to Santa Ana?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA) is about 4h 8m, based on the 1,722-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from Santa Ana?
Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA) is about 1,722 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Santa Ana?
Yes. American Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA), with 6/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Santa Ana?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Santa Ana?
The ORD–SNA route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights from MKE
Near Santa Ana
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 30 mi from SNAFlights to ONT
- LAX - Los AngelesLos Angeles International Airport · 36 mi from SNAFlights to LAX
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 46 mi from SNAFlights to BUR