Cheap flights from MDW to SNA (Midway Intl. to John Wayne)

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Cheap Flights from MDW to SNA starting at $125 One Way, $300 Round Trip

Prices starting at $300 for return flights and $125 for one-way flights to John Wayne were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 27
MDW
Chicago
SNA
Orange County
$300 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$300
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 18 from Chicago to Orange County, returning Sun, Sep 27, priced at $300 found 2 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
MDW
Chicago
SNA
Orange County
$309 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$309
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from Chicago to Orange County, returning Sat, Sep 5, priced at $309 found 3 days ago
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
MDW
Chicago
SNA
Orange County
$309 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$309
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Sep 22 from Chicago to Orange County, returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $309 found 4 days ago
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
MDW
Chicago
SNA
Orange County
$314 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$314
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 7 from Chicago to Orange County, returning Wed, Nov 11, priced at $314 found 4 days ago
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 5
MDW
Chicago
SNA
Orange County
$316 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$316
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 4 from Chicago to Orange County, returning Wed, Aug 5, priced at $316 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near John Wayne

Airport Hotels near John Wayne

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

3.5 out of 5
17941 Von Karman Avenue Irvine CA
$170 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$187 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Irvine. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,338 reviews)
"Staffs are friendly!"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

4 out of 5
4545 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA
$212 nightly
The price is $234 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$234 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Love everything about this hotel."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
4500 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA
$197 nightly
The price is $217 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$217 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy a free airport shuttle, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"3rd time staying here, bed and room in general are great. The reason I have 4 stars (was thinking on 3) is because I was at their bar 2 nights had dinner and drinks there. First night the bartender was so great! But second night we went down for dinner and cocktails and service was awful 😣 The staff ..."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Orange County

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

3 out of 5
2726 S Grand Ave Santa Ana CA
$153 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$173 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,508 reviews)
"It's across from a freeway, somewhat isolated. The room was adequate, somewhat dated. They have a restaurant downstairs, which is convenient. The breakfast was not included with our stay, but was available for purchase."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

2.5 out of 5
2701 Hotel Terrace Santa Ana CA
$109 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$123 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,023 reviews)
"We've been staying there for years, and no issues in the past. This year we did have problems with the key cards. They're not by our phones nor by other credit cards and on day one after the end of the day they would not work. After re programing and trying n the door it wouldn't work again. It happened ..."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA
$157 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$183 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy 4 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,886 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful. Rooms clean. Only thing that bothered me was the fact that the hotel supplied 1-ply toilet paper. After all the money spent for luxury stay, I would expect quality toilet paper… it’s not a difficult thing to fix .. please consider our booties , it deserve nice quality toilet ..."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Hilton Anaheim
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Orange County Hotels With Airport Transportation

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

2.5 out of 5
2701 Hotel Terrace Santa Ana CA
$109 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$123 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,023 reviews)
"We've been staying there for years, and no issues in the past. This year we did have problems with the key cards. They're not by our phones nor by other credit cards and on day one after the end of the day they would not work. After re programing and trying n the door it wouldn't work again. It happened ..."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

2.5 out of 5
2700 Hotel Terrace Dr. Santa Ana CA
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$129 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,842 reviews)
"The room was nicely updated and also very modern. The king size bed was very comfortable to sleep in. The morning breakfast was included and there was a very good selection hot and cold food to choose from. This is my hotel for the future visits too."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

4 out of 5
201 E MacArthur Blvd Santa Ana CA
$138 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$156 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (759 reviews)
"Love this place- great service and rooms are clean"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Orange County Hotels

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA

2 out of 5
1623 East 1st Street Santa Ana CA
$93 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$105 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA
West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre

West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre

2 out of 5
Santa Ana CA
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Anaheim Convention Center and Disney California ...
7/10 Good! (318 reviews)
"The motel is getting old, towels sheets look like dirty because too old. The TV didn't work at all. The coffeemaker isn't anymore."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

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West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

2.5 out of 5
2700 Hotel Terrace Dr. Santa Ana CA
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$129 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,842 reviews)
"The room was nicely updated and also very modern. The king size bed was very comfortable to sleep in. The morning breakfast was included and there was a very good selection hot and cold food to choose from. This is my hotel for the future visits too."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Orange County

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

3.5 out of 5
1325 East Dyer Road Santa Ana CA
$130 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$148 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
6.2/10 (2,090 reviews)
"The property was sooo run down . There bathroom in my room there was so much corrosion the shower head was leaking water. I went to get ice and there was multiple bags of trash on balcony and old refrigerators . The outside looks pretty but I just think it needs so tlc and upgrades."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

2.5 out of 5
2701 Hotel Terrace Santa Ana CA
$109 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$123 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,023 reviews)
"We've been staying there for years, and no issues in the past. This year we did have problems with the key cards. They're not by our phones nor by other credit cards and on day one after the end of the day they would not work. After re programing and trying n the door it wouldn't work again. It happened ..."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

2.5 out of 5
2700 Hotel Terrace Dr. Santa Ana CA
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$129 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,842 reviews)
"The room was nicely updated and also very modern. The king size bed was very comfortable to sleep in. The morning breakfast was included and there was a very good selection hot and cold food to choose from. This is my hotel for the future visits too."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

MDW to SNA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
MDW Address & GPS
Address:
5700 South Cicero
Chicago IL, 60638
United States
IATA Code:
MDW
Longitude:
-87.740871
Latitude:
41.788136
Time Zone:
America/Chicago
SNA Address & GPS
Address:
18601 Airport Way
Santa Ana CA, 92707
United States
IATA Code:
SNA
Longitude:
-117.860538
Latitude:
33.680201
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Midway Airport to SNA?
With no nonstop flights currently servicing the route from Chicago Airport to John Wayne Airport, your best bet is to go with a carrier that offers only one stopover. Collect a few more air miles with Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines or Frontier Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Chicago Airport to John Wayne Airport?
Relish in an in-flight wine or two and settle into your seat with a riveting movie or novel. With the trip from Chicago to Santa Ana taking 5 hours and 52 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the flying experience.
How many hours flight from Midway Airport to SNA?
From MDW to John Wayne Airport (SNA), you'll be in your seat for around 5 hours and 56 minutes. Get comfy, grab a wine and put on your noise-canceling earphones. It's time to binge-watch your favorite TV shows.
What airlines have the most flights from Chicago Airport to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
You'll need to make at least one stopover if you plan to travel from Chicago to Santa Ana. Unfortunately, there are no airlines that offer nonstop flights on this route.

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