$136 Cheap American Airlines flights Chicago (ORD) to Orange County (SNA)

Use the “Price (lowest to highest)” filter on Expedia to look for cheap American Airlines return flights from $200 from ORD to SNA. Affordable one-way options from $136 are also available.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Search for one-way or round-trip flights to Santa Ana in January or April. You could find a cheap fare with American Airlines during these off-peak months.

Begin your search one to three months ahead of your departure date to get cheaper fares on American Airlines flights from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance versus last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also reduce costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it’s 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Nail your timing, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic flights.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Skip the layovers and fly from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) on any of American Airlines’s 20 direct weekly flights. Apply our “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters to find the American Airlines flight that’ll take you to SNA at a time that suits you.

From takeoff to arrival, a direct American Airlines flight from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) takes around 4h 32m.

Tuesday has the most American Airlines flights from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA). With 3 daily departures, this is a great day to book something that will fit your plans.

The first American Airlines flight from ORD to SNA departs at 8:24AM UTC-6, touching down at 10:53AM UTC-8. If you prefer to jet off later, the last American Airlines flight leaves ORD at 7:56PM UTC-6 and touches down at SNA at 10:29PM UTC-8. Flying before midday is often a smart option as morning and mid-morning flights are least likely to face cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

American Airlines flights from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Santa Ana land at John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). The primary Santa Ana gateway served by this airline is SNA. It’s always worth checking out flights arriving at nearby airports on Expedia as they may offer lower prices.

American Airlines usually operates Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes for journeys from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA). Remember that aircraft type can change depending on operational needs, so the plane you catch might be different on your day of travel.

Changes are typically free within 24 hours of booking, but your airline may charge you after that. For more details about altering your flights, head to your “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking.” If you want the flexibility to change your plans without additional charges, tick the “No cancel fee” or “Changes included” filter when planning your trip.