Austin to Santa Ana (AUS–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,207 mi airlines 13/wk
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WN1036
WN Southwest
7S7
12:20 PM
MDT
1:40 PM
PDT
3h 20m
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WN2644
WN Southwest
7S7
12:30 PM
MDT
1:45 PM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1597
WN Southwest
7S7
1:20 PM
MDT
2:40 PM
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3097
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
MDT
4:55 PM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN147
WN Southwest
7S7
4:35 PM
MDT
5:55 PM
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1743
WN Southwest
737
6:35 PM
MDT
7:55 PM
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1766
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 PM
MDT
8:15 PM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1447
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 AM
PDT
11:40 AM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3578
WN Southwest
7S7
7:25 AM
PDT
12:05 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1177
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
PDT
1:30 PM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN4455
WN Southwest
737
9:00 AM
PDT
1:40 PM
MDT
2h 40m
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WN127
WN Southwest
737
11:45 AM
PDT
4:30 PM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2052
WN Southwest
737
3:10 PM
PDT
7:50 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN9003
WN Southwest
3:55 PM
PDT
8:18 PM
MDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Austin to Santa Ana
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,207 mi 3h 15m nonstop -1h behind 77 1-stop hubs

AUS–SNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,207 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUS–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 13 737, 7S7 3h15-3h20 33%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUS to SNA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,638
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → SNA
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
100%
Return
SNA → AUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays → SNA delays →

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Austin

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric AUS→SNA CLL→SNA IAH→SNA
Distance from AUS 82 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 13 1 36
Flight time 3h 15m 2h 53m 2h 47m
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,207 mi / 1,942 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m to 3h 20m.
Getting to AUS

CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.

AUS–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance1,207 mi / 1,942 km
Flight time3h 15m to 3h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 16 return
1-stop connections77 hubs
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 3h 15m to 3h 20m. The route covers 1,207 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from AUS to SNA. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, SAF, APA, SCF, TUS, PRC, MRY, EGE, NUQ, PSP, LGB, ASE, ABQ, HDN, APC, JAC, HOU, TEX, FCA, MEM, BFI, SDF, BZN, STS, GSP, RNO, YIP, CHS, DSM, MSY, FXE, IND, MDW, MCI, TEB, BNA, MCO, LAL, RSW, FLL, RDU, PBI, SJD, IAD, MIA, BED, PHL, LAX, GJT, DAL, SLC, IAH, CLT, DEN, PHX, DFW, LAS, SJC, SMF, ATL, ORD, PDX, SEA, ONT, SFO, OAK, DTW, MSP, EWR, JFK, PVU, SGR, DWH, HND, MTJ, MKC and SUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Ana is 1 hour behind Austin.
Yes, return flights from SNA to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLL, IAH and HOU. 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 AUS to SNA

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUS to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to SNA ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,207 miles (1,942 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include College Station (CLL), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).