Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,722 miles (2,771 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 32 ways to fly it with one stop, through Colorado Springs, Des Moines and Denver and more.
How many miles ORD to SNA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 12,500 | $25.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to SNA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to SNA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
ORD to SNA with one stop
32 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Colorado Springs (COS)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Des Moines (DSM)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines the whole way
+2 - Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Provo (PVU)American Airlines, then Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Tucson (TUS)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via Appleton (ATW)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Idaho Falls (IDA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Boise (BOI)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air and Alaska Airlines
- Via San Jose (SJC)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
ORD to SNA: common questions
How many miles does ORD to SNA cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (12,500) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to SNA?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA).
How far is Chicago from Santa Ana by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Santa Ana (SNA) are 1,722 miles (2,771 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORD to SNA award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Santa Ana?
The most direct connections are through Colorado Springs (COS), Des Moines (DSM), Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (PHX). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Frontier Airlines through Denver.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.