Ames to Santa Ana (AMW–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,436 mi airlines charter/private
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Flight Schedule Charter / private Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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Ames to Santa Ana
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,436 mi 5h 26m nonstop -2h behind

AMW–SNA 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
AMW → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SNA → AMW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays →

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Ames

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric AMW→SNA DSM→SNA OMA→SNA
Distance from AMW 32 mi 127 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 5h 26m 3h 42m 2h 58m
Airports within 200 miles of AMW with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Ames.
AMW: CDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ames, it's 4:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,436 mi / 2,311 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 26m gate to gate.

AMW–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ames to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance1,436 mi / 2,311 km
Flight time5h 26m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: AMW
IATA / ICAOAMW / KAMW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation956 ft / 291 m
Destination: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AMW to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Ames Municipal Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take about 5h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 1,436 miles.
Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Ames.
Yes, return flights from SNA to AMW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSM, OMA and RST. 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 AMW to SNA

Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AMW to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AMW to SNA is about 5 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,436 miles (2,311 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM), Omaha (OMA) and Rochester (RST).