Travelling from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from John Wayne Airport to O'Hare International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, making Chicago two hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Flights from SNA to ORD start at 06:25 — the first with American Airlines. The last service of the day is at 17:15 with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 62 weekly John Wayne Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SNA to ORD flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Chicago (and then discovering more of United States!) is a cinch with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from John Wayne Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is American Airlines.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SNA to ORD flights. A reliable 83.63% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John Wayne Airport to O'Hare International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between SNA and ORD include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
C$72 is the lowest price for a one-way John Wayne Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$143. These fares can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from SNA to ORD, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Landing cheap flights from SNA to ORD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John Wayne Airport to O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
81.53% of flights leaving John Wayne Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from SNA.
John Wayne Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from John Wayne Airport to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SNA:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a John Wayne Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the busiest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to O'Hare International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Chicago in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from John Wayne Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SNA to ORD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are key reasons to visit.
