Cheap flights from ORD to SNA (O'Hare Intl. to John Wayne)

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Cheap Flights from ORD to SNA starting at $85 One Way, $210 Round Trip

Prices starting at $210 for return flights and $85 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.

Sat, Apr 18 - Thu, Apr 23
ORD
Chicago
SNA
Orange County
$210 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$210
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 18 from Chicago to Orange County, returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at $210 found 6 days ago
Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 16
ORD
Chicago
SNA
Orange County
$212 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$212
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 8 from Chicago to Orange County, returning Sat, May 16, priced at $212 found 2 days ago
Fri, Apr 17 - Thu, Apr 23
ORD
Chicago
SNA
Orange County
$214 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$214
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Apr 17 from Chicago to Orange County, returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at $214 found 1 day ago
Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, Apr 30
ORD
Chicago
SNA
Orange County
$235 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$235
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Apr 26 from Chicago to Orange County, returning Thu, Apr 30, priced at $235 found 13 hours ago
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 13
ORD
Chicago
SNA
Orange County
$245 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$245
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Chicago to Orange County, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $245 found 7 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near John Wayne

Airport Hotels near John Wayne

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

4 out of 5
325 Bristol Street Costa Mesa CA
$139 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$155 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Costa Mesa. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,140 reviews)
I enjoyed this hotel a great deal. The Temp. Very nice.There was a strange odor outside the hotel that smelled like garbage and I don’t know where it came from.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
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
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$134 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,284 reviews)
Staff was very nice and the room was clean, big and quiet. My only complaint is the air conditioner was very loud. Great stay though 🙂

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA
$148 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$173 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,113 reviews)
Clean and comfortable. Close to Disneyland. Quiet place.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 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.

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
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$134 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,284 reviews)
Staff was very nice and the room was clean, big and quiet. My only complaint is the air conditioner was very loud. Great stay though 🙂

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
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 Mar 29 to Mar 30
$148 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 (1,929 reviews)
Staff was very rude and not professional

Reviewed on Mar 19, 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
$88 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$100 total
Apr 5 - Apr 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,708 reviews)
Everything good, the shower needs upgrade and carpet

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
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
$88 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$100 total
Apr 5 - Apr 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,708 reviews)
Everything good, the shower needs upgrade and carpet

Reviewed on Mar 19, 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
$113 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$128 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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! (1,766 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 20, 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
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$129 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (666 reviews)
When we

Reviewed on Mar 20, 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
$79 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$89 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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! (1,008 reviews)
What amenities? No shampoo or body lotion!

Reviewed on Mar 18, 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
$104 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$115 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Anaheim Convention Center and Disney California ...
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
$113 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$128 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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! (1,766 reviews)
.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 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 Mar 29 to Mar 30
$148 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 (1,929 reviews)
Staff was very rude and not professional

Reviewed on Mar 19, 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
$88 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$100 total
Apr 5 - Apr 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,708 reviews)
Everything good, the shower needs upgrade and carpet

Reviewed on Mar 19, 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
$113 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$128 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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! (1,766 reviews)
.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 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.

ORD to SNA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
ORD Address & GPS
Address:
10000 West O'Hare
Chicago IL, 60666
United States
IATA Code:
ORD
Longitude:
-87.904876
Latitude:
41.976912
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 O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to SNA?
You won't have to swap planes on this route. Direct flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport are offered by several airlines. Hunt for a great deal and reserve your favorite seat with American Airlines or United Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from O'Hare Airport to SNA?
The shortest flight from ORD to John Wayne Airport (SNA) is 4 hours and 29 minutes. Order a refreshment from the drink trolley, write in your travel journal or make friends with your seat mate — you'll have the time on this medium-haul trip.
How many hours flight from O'Hare Airport to SNA?
Settle in and get comfortable, because the average flight time from O'Hare Airport to John Wayne Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes. Watch a few movies, stick your nose in a book ... There's plenty of time to rest and relax.
What airlines have the most flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
Escaping on vacation is one of life's greatest pleasures, but how you travel to your destination should be just as enjoyable. Think about booking your O'Hare Airport to SNA flight with American Airlines (AA). One of the most popular carriers, it offers 160 flights on this route every month. If that doesn't quite cut it for you, take a look at the airfares from United Airlines (UA). This airline is a terrific alternative and has 119 flights from Chicago to Santa Ana every month.

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