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Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago (ORD) flights

Nonstop from John Wayne Airport to Chicago O'Hare International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

2,772km

1,722 mi, great circle

Flying time

3h 58m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

6.6

average, November 2026

Airlines

2

passenger airlines

Airlines flying SNA to ORD

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Santa Ana to Chicago?

About 3h 58m gate to gate for the 2,772 km (1,722 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SNA to ORD?

American Airlines and United Airlines, with about 6.6 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).