Denver to Santa Ana (APA–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Denver to Santa Ana
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 828 mi 1h 54m nonstop -1h behind 38 1-stop hubs

APA–SNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JSX leads the route. The flight covers 828 miles in approximately 1h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop APA–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XE JSX 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XE (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for APA to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
BJC ~3h 29m EGE ~3h 58m CMA ~4h 13m PHX ~4h 18m MTJ ~4h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
69
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
APA → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SNA → APA
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 →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Denver

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric APA→SNA DEN→SNA BJC→SNA
Distance from APA – 22 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 1 127 1
Flight time 1h 54m 1h 55m 1h 46m
Denver (DEN) to Santa Ana flights · Denver (BJC) to Santa Ana flights · Colorado Springs (COS) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of APA with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Santa Ana is 1 hour behind Denver.
APA: MDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
828 mi / 1,332 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 54m.
Facts

APA–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance828 mi / 1,332 km
Flight time1h 54m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
Destination: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about APA to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Centennial Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 1h 54m. The route covers 828 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: JSX.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from APA to SNA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BJC, EGE, CMA, PHX, MTJ, SLC, ABQ, BZN, OAK, TUS, SEZ, LAX, PDX, SFO, MCI, HOU, SGR, SJD, MDW, MSP, BNA, AUS, MEM, YVR, PVR, TYS, DAL, MCO, PIE, RDU, IAD, PBI, FLL, PHL, LAS, RSW, MIA and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Ana is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from SNA to APA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, BJC and COS. 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 APA to SNA

Centennial Airport (APA) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from JSX. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

APA to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from APA to SNA ranges from 1 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 828 miles (1,332 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Denver (BJC) and Colorado Springs (COS).