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

SNA Airport Page →
1,728 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 30 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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✈ Nonstop

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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
PHX Phoenix 5h 23m AAASF9 → EJAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 30m ACCMF9 → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 30m DLF9LXJ → DLEJALXJ Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
DSM Des Moines 5h 32m G4 → EJAWN Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas 5h 55m EJAWN → EJAWN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
ORD Chicago 6h 1m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 10m WN → WN Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 22m AAASBA → EJAF9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 6h 30m EJAEJMWN → WN Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 37m AFDLVS → AFDLWN Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,728 mi 3h 33m nonstop +2h ahead

SNA–MDW had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,728 miles in 3h 33m.

Also explore SNA Routes MDW Routes SNA Live Flights MDW Live Flights SNA Delays MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Santa Ana flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SNA–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – – 70% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
PHX ~5h 23m DEN ~5h 30m LAS ~5h 30m DSM ~5h 32m DAL ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,838
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
SNA → MDW
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
58%
Return
MDW → SNA
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric SNA→MDW LGB→MDW ONT→MDW
Distance from SNA – 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 2
Weekly flights – 11 14
Flight time 3h 33m 3h 50m 3h 45m
Departure OTP 70% – –
Long Beach (LGB) to Chicago flights · Ontario (ONT) to Chicago flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,728 mi / 2,781 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 33m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,728 mi / 2,781 km
Flight time3h 33m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 3h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 1,728 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SNA to MDW: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 33m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from MDW to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, ONT and LAX. 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 SNA to MDW

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SNA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to MDW is about 3 hours 33 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT) and Los Angeles (LAX).