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

MDW Airport Page →
1,728 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 23 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DSM Des Moines 5h 44m WN → G4 Des Moines (DSM) to Santa Ana flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 50m LXJWN → DLEJAEJM Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Ana flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 50m WN → AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Ana flights
DEN Denver 5h 52m WN → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Santa Ana flights
DAL Dallas 6h 5m EJAWN → EJAKOWWN Dallas (DAL) to Santa Ana flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 16m DLKEVS → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Ana flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 18m WN → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Santa Ana flights
AUS Austin 6h 33m LXJWN → WN Austin (AUS) to Santa Ana flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 38m F9Y4 → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Ana flights
BOI Boise 6h 40m WN → ASG4 Boise (BOI) to Santa Ana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Santa Ana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,728 mi 3h 42m nonstop -2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and SNA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DSM ~5h 44m LAS ~5h 50m PHX ~5h 50m DEN ~5h 52m DAL ~6h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,547
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
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
80%
Return
SNA → MDW
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
97%
Arriving
82%
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 GYY→SNA
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 12 2
Weekly flights – 122 1
Flight time 3h 42m 3h 41m 4h 12m
Departure OTP 62% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana flights · Gary (GYY) to Santa Ana flights · South Bend (SBN) 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 42m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance1,728 mi / 2,781 km
Flight time3h 42m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 1,728 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Des Moines, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SNA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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, GYY and SBN. 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 is about 3 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,728 miles (2,781 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Des Moines, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and South Bend (SBN).