Santa Ana to Chicago/Waukegan (SNA–UGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,730 mi airlines charter/private
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Santa Ana to Chicago/Waukegan
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,730 mi 3h 27m nonstop +2h ahead

SNA–UGN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SNA → UGN
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
UGN → SNA
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago/Waukegan from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Waukegan National Airport.
Metric SNA→UGN LAX→UGN BUR→UGN
Distance from SNA 36 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 3h 27m 3h 30m 3h 23m
Departure OTP 55%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Waukegan National Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Waukegan.
Distance & Flight Time
1,730 mi / 2,784 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 27m gate to gate.

SNA–UGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Chicago/Waukegan route.
Route details
Distance1,730 mi / 2,784 km
Flight time3h 27m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: UGN
IATA / ICAOUGN / KUGN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation727 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to UGN flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Waukegan National Airport take about 3h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 1,730 miles.
Chicago/Waukegan is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from UGN to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, BUR and PSP. 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 UGN

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Waukegan National Airport (UGN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNA to UGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to UGN is about 3 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,730 miles (2,784 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Burbank (BUR) and Palm Springs (PSP).