Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago (ORD) flights
American Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 40 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,726-mile flight takes about 4h 7m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,726 mi · 2,778 km
- Flight time
- 4h 7m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 87%
Airlines flying SNA to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 20 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321 | 167,367 | 4h 4m |
| United Airlines | 20 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800 | 148,824 | 4h 11m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SNA to ORD flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:45am and the last at 3:21pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 587United Airlines | 6:45am | 1:07pm | 26 | 86% |
| AA 2590American Airlines | 7:45am | 2:10pm | 31 | 87% |
| UA 1191United Airlines | 10:20am | 4:34pm | 21 | 80% |
| UA 2426United Airlines | 10:37am | 4:53pm | 10 | 77% |
| AA 2285American Airlines | 11:20am | 5:49pm | 27 | 72% |
| AA 2679American Airlines | 11:31am | 6:00pm | 4 | 77% |
| UA 1352United Airlines | 2:10pm | 8:26pm | 10 | 66% |
| UA 2762United Airlines | 2:10pm | 8:24pm | 21 | 48% |
| AA 2640American Airlines | 3:11pm | 9:50pm | 4 | 66% |
| AA 3151American Airlines | 3:21pm | 9:58pm | 27 | 58% |
Is SNA to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 2,164 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (90%), those around 2pm the least (64%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,123 | 76% | 21 min | 1.7% |
| United Airlines | 1,041 | 77% | 16 min | 0.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 313 | 88% | |
| 7am to 8am | 289 | 90% | |
| 8am to 9am | 76 | 75% | |
| 10am to 11am | 398 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 314 | 73% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 137 | 68% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 346 | 64% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 278 | 69% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 196 | 29,690 | |
| September 2025 | 188 | 27,263 | |
| October 2025 | 208 | 30,017 | |
| November 2025 | 166 | 23,012 | |
| December 2025 | 174 | 24,339 | |
| January 2026 | 170 | 23,789 | |
| February 2026 | 163 | 23,623 | |
| March 2026 | 172 | 26,412 | |
| April 2026 | 171 | 26,259 | |
| May 2026 | 181 | 27,156 | |
| June 2026 | 167 | 27,101 | |
| July 2026 | 178 | 27,530 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.