$141 Cheap United flights Chicago (ORD) to Orange County (SNA)

Scoring cheap one-way United Airlines flights from ORD to SNA from $141 on Expedia is simple — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Alternatively, check out our affordable round-trip fares from $269 for your next exciting vacation.**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.

Look for round-trip or one-way flights to Santa Ana in January or April. You could find an affordable fare with United Airlines during these off-peak times.

To find cheap United Airlines fares from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA), start searching one to three months before your planned departure. Reserving domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance could save you 25% compared to booking just 6 to 12 days ahead. The day you book can also impact the overall cost. Sunday is usually the most affordable, while Monday is often the most expensive for domestic flights. You can save 6% on average by choosing to book on a Sunday.**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.

Choose from one of United Airlines’s 20 weekly direct flights from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA). To see what’s available, enter your origin, destination and dates and hit search. Then apply the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters.

Leave O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) for John Wayne Airport (SNA) on a direct United Airlines flight, and you’ll be airborne for approximately 4h 38m.

If it’s flexibility you’re after, Monday offers the most choice for United Airlines flights from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA). You can select from 3 different departures.

The first flight from ORD to SNA with United Airlines leaves at 9:05AM UTC-6. You’ll touch down at 11:46AM UTC-8. The last United Airlines flight of the day takes off at 7:40PM UTC-6 and arrives at 10:15PM UTC-8. With 20% fewer cancellations for departures before midday, setting off early is typically the wisest option.**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.

John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the main gateway for United Airlines flights from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Santa Ana. But this airline also flies to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). Be sure to select Expedia’s “All Airports” option for your destination to see all available choices for your break in Santa Ana.

With a rewarding loyalty program, United Airlines is a favorite of many travelers flying from ORD to SNA. Plus, if you’re a United Mileage Plus and One Key™ member booking through Expedia, you can earn OneKeyCash™* on eligible flights along with your airline miles.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

Jet off on a United Airlines flight from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA), and you’ll likely be seated on a Boeing 737-700. Keep in mind though, that the aircraft type can vary depending on operational reasons.

Changes are usually free within 24 hours of making a booking, but your airline may charge a fee after that time. For further information about altering your reservation, go to your “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking.” If you’d like the flexibility to change your itinerary without extra charges, tick the “No cancel fee” or “Changes included” filter when planning your next getaway.