Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Santa Ana's timezone is UTC-7, making Santa Ana two hours behind Chicago.
Choose from 61 weekly O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:45.
Leave enough time to make your ORD to SNA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
American Airlines is your ticket to exploring Santa Ana (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport offered by this popular airline.
American Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a reliable 82.94% of services arriving on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier for ORD to SNA flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ORD and SNA include:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
$76 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. A return flight starts at $143. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from ORD to SNA by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ORD to SNA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.
O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometers from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to ORD:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SNA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a John Wayne Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion and see more of Santa Ana and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from John Wayne Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
From John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana is approximately 8 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center by car.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Santa Ana. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santa Ana, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to SNA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Santa Ana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 48 kilometers north-west of Santa Ana, a trip to Los Angeles will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 129 kilometers south-east of Santa Ana, San Diego is another favorite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
