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

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Santa Ana to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,728 mi 3h 22m nonstop +2h ahead 76 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SNA and MDW, connecting options are available through 76 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
MAF ~4h 30m MCI ~4h 40m SUS ~4h 44m VNY ~5h 14m TRM ~5h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,693
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
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
72%
Return
MDW → SNA
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Arriving
83%
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 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1 12 14
Flight time 3h 22m 3h 45m 3h 45m
Departure OTP 76% – –
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 22m.
Facts

SNA–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,728 mi / 2,781 km
Flight time3h 22m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
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 approximately 3h 22m. The route covers 1,728 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SNA to MDW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAF, MCI, SUS, VNY, TRM, APA, ASE, BNA, SAF, HDN, SCF, RST, FTW, MQY, IND, BZN, RIL, SAN, APC, JAC, EGE, YIP, BOI, SGR, GRR, SAT, YYZ, STS, ABQ, HOU, CLE, RNO, SOP, LAL, IAD, BWI, YVR, TEB, RDU, GSP, EUG, SRQ, PVD, PBI, TPA, OPF, BCT, FLL, BOS, NAS, MIA, CLT, SJU, SMF, OAK, EWR, SFO, SEA, PHX, SJC, DSM, LAS, DFW, DAL, DEN, ATL, PDX, TUS, SLC, MSP, AUS, ORD, IAH, DTW, SJD and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to MDW ranges from 3 hours 22 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

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT) and Los Angeles (LAX).