Chicago to Santa Ana (MDW–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Santa Ana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,728 mi 3h 48m nonstop -2h behind 71 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and SNA, connecting options are available through 71 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
GRB ~5h 36m TRM ~5h 38m APA ~5h 42m ASE ~5h 53m BJC ~5h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,582
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → SNA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
SNA → MDW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric MDW→SNA ORD→SNA
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 6
Weekly flights 1 90
Flight time 3h 48m 3h 51m
Departure OTP 0% –
Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,728 mi / 2,781 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 48m.
Facts

MDW–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance1,728 mi / 2,781 km
Flight time3h 48m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 3h 48m. The route covers 1,728 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to SNA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRB, TRM, APA, ASE, BJC, HDN, EGE, SAF, JAC, SBA, PSP, SCF, LGB, YIP, BZN, ABQ, IND, YVR, PTK, UDD, SGR, SDF, MEM, MRY, HOU, RNO, MCI, STS, CLE, BNA, IAD, TEB, RDU, CHS, YYC, SAV, MCO, MSY, SWF, PHL, BRO, VRB, PBI, RSW, BED, FLL, MIA, PIE, EWR, IAH, DAL, LAS, SEA, DFW, DEN, ATL, SLC, AUS, PDX, OAK, PHX, SMF, MSP, SFO, SJC, TUS, DTW, DSM, CLT, HCR and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SNA to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to SNA

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to SNA ranges from 3 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,728 miles (2,781 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GRB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).