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

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Santa Ana to Chicago/Waukegan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,730 mi 3h 23m nonstop +2h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SNA and UGN, connecting options are available through 13 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to UGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
24
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Waukegan from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Waukegan National Airport.
Metric SNA→UGN LAX→UGN PSP→UGN
Distance from SNA – 36 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 3
Weekly flights 0 – 2
Flight time 3h 23m 3h 15m 2h 50m
Departure OTP 69% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago/Waukegan flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Chicago/Waukegan flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Waukegan National Airport.
Know before you go

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 23m.
Facts

SNA–UGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Chicago/Waukegan route.
Route details
Distance1,730 mi / 2,784 km
Flight time3h 23m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: UGN
Full nameWaukegan National Airport
IATA / ICAOUGN / KUGN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation727 ft / 222 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to UGN flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Waukegan National Airport take approximately 3h 23m. The route covers 1,730 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, SAT, BNA, MSP, TUS, STL, CMH, SFO, IAD, PVR, CLT, PBI and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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 ranges from 3 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,730 miles (2,784 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX) and Palm Springs (PSP).