Direct flights from Chicago to Santa Ana
37 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from ORD to SNA.
Flight time: about 3h49m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Chicago local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL1920 | 8:17a | 4h1m | Wed |
| American AAL1920 | 8:28a | 3h56m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun |
| American AAL1920 | 8:53a | 4h8m | Thu |
| American AAL1920 | 9:07a | 3h48m | Sat |
| United UAL1304 | 9:18a | 3h41m | Sun |
| United UAL1304 | 9:38a | 3h48m | Wed, Fri |
| United UAL1304 | 9:55a | 3h42m | Tue |
| United UAL1304 | 10:08a | 3h52m | Mon |
| American AAL1916 | 12:11p | 4h7m | Wed |
| American AAL1916 | 12:32p | 4h1m | Mon, Fri |
| United UAL1304 | 12:50p | 3h51m | Sat |
| American AAL1916 | 12:58p | 3h49m | Sun |
| American AAL1916 | 1:25p | 3h48m | Tue |
| American AAL1916 | 2:04p | 3h49m | Sat |
| American AAL1916 | 3:15p | 3h50m | Thu |
| United UAL2240 | 4:50p | 3h35m | Fri |
| United UAL2240 | 4:58p | 3h50m | Mon, Wed |
| United UAL2240 | 5:16p | 3h41m | Sun |
| United UAL1304 | 5:49p | 3h32m | Thu |
| American AAL1179 | 6:20p | 3h58m | Mon, Wed |
| American AAL1179 | 6:44p | 3h51m | Thu, Sun |
| American AAL1179 | 6:55p | 3h48m | Fri |
| United UAL2240 | 7:01p | 4h17m | Tue |
| United UAL2240 | 8:05p | 3h35m | Thu |
| American AAL1179 | 8:06p | 4h6m | Tue |
| United UAL308 | 8:12p | 3h40m | Mon, Fri |
| United UAL308 | 8:27p | 3h46m | Sun |
| United UAL308 | 8:51p | 3h47m | Wed |
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Nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has 37 nonstop flights a week to Santa Ana (SNA), operated by American and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of ORD and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Santa Ana?
The nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA) takes about 3h49m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.