Direct flights from Orange County to Chicago
41 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SNA to ORD.
Flight time: about 3h30m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Orange County local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL587 | 7:02a | 3h33m | Mon–Thu |
| United UAL587 | 7:10a | 3h30m | Fri–Sat |
| American AAL2590 | 7:48a | 3h30m | Tue, Sat |
| American AAL2590 | 8:07a | 3h36m | Thu–Fri |
| American AAL2590 | 8:18a | 3h32m | Mon, Wed |
| United UAL2426 | 10:39a | 3h25m | Sat |
| American AAL2590 | 10:49a | 3h23m | Sun |
| United UAL2426 | 10:52a | 3h30m | Mon, Wed, Thu |
| United UAL2426 | 11:04a | 3h27m | Fri |
| United UAL2426 | 11:06a | 3h22m | Tue |
| American AAL2285 | 11:42a | 3h29m | Wed, Sat |
| American AAL2285 | 11:54a | 3h47m | Fri, Sun |
| American AAL2285 | 11:57a | 3h23m | Tue |
| American AAL2285 | 12:07p | 3h39m | Mon |
| United UAL2426 | 12:19p | 3h42m | Sun |
| American AAL2285 | 12:21p | 3h25m | Thu |
| United UAL1352 | 2:32p | 3h23m | Mon, Wed, Sun |
| United UAL1352 | 2:37p | 3h30m | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| American AAL3151 | 3:18p | 3h38m | Wed, Fri, Sat |
| American AAL3151 | 3:28p | 3h20m | Sun |
| American AAL3151 | 3:38p | 3h28m | Mon, Thu |
| American AAL3151 | 4:41p | 3h19m | Tue |
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Nonstop from Orange County (SNA) to Chicago (ORD)
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) has 41 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SNA and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Orange County to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Orange County (SNA) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 3h30m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.