Travelling from Chicago to John Wayne Airport (SNA): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to John Wayne Airport (SNA) leaving from either of these.
The average length of a direct Chicago to John Wayne Airport flight is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Santa Ana is two hours behind Chicago. John Wayne Airport is located in Santa Ana, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
The most popular route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA), with 45 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from ORD to SNA is the 7am American Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 8:25pm with American Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Chicago to SNA. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can hop on a direct flight from Chicago to John Wayne Airport (SNA) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
When jetting out of ORD, you can catch a direct flight from Chicago to John Wayne Airport with American Airlines.
The most frequently booked airline between ORD and SNA is American Airlines.
United Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 82.94% of services landing as scheduled.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to John Wayne Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, data shows 74.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to SNA flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Chicago to John Wayne Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your departure gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down when they should. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Have a late flight from Chicago to John Wayne Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near SNA and hit the lights earlier:
Travel at your own speed with a John Wayne Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion and experience more of Santa Ana and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Chicago to John Wayne Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
John Wayne Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
At the moment, 45 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to John Wayne Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 90 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to SNA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Chicago to John Wayne Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to John Wayne Airport (SNA). Visit Santa Ana in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Chicago to SNA plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santa Ana to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to John Wayne Airport in February when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Santa Ana
After booking your flight from Chicago to John Wayne Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santa Ana:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Heritage Park, Santa Ana Artist's Village and Orange County Museum of Art are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Santa Ana itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Santa Ana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana, a visit to San Diego will keep you busy. Start with attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Bakersfield is another essential stop in the United States and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Santa Ana. No trip is complete without dropping by Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
