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

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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 2d ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2644
WN Southwest
737
12:30 PM
CDT
1:45 PM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3097
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
CDT
4:55 PM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1766
WN Southwest
737
7:00 PM
CDT
8:15 PM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN116
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 PM
CDT
8:15 PM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1447
WN Southwest
737
6:45 AM
PDT
11:40 AM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1177
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
PDT
1:30 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2145
WN Southwest
7S7
4:10 PM
PDT
8:55 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Austin to Santa Ana
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,207 mi 2h 49m nonstop -2h behind 148 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 2h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 148 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 7 737, 7S7 3h15 67%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
148
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,907
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.

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Austin

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric AUS→SNA SAT→SNA CLL→SNA
Distance from AUS 67 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 13
Flight time 2h 49m 2h 2h 53m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of AUS 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 Austin.
AUS: CDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 4:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,207 mi / 1,942 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 49m 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 time2h 49m to 3h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 8 return
1-stop connections148 hubs
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 2h 49m 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 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDM, HHR, UDD, MDD, SMO, ABQ, SBP, MAF, LBB, OXR, OKC, MOD, TEX, PRB, SAF, GJT, PSP, PRC, COE, TRM, BRO, SCF, LGB, NUQ, CCR, FTW, BUR, EUG, PWA, DWH, BLD, APA, TUS, HDN, SBA, ONT, BZN, TUL, BJC, RIL, HOU, RDM, PGA, COS, GRB, JAC, MRY, PVR, MTJ, APC, OMA, ASE, SUN, EGE, MSY, MCI, TCL, GSP, STS, FCA, MEM, ECP, PDK, VRB, YYC, MDW, YEG, PTK, BNA, IND, AGS, BFI, TYS, BHM, PWK, YIP, SAV, MKE, TPA, LAL, STL, PIE, GRR, CLE, MQY, APF, PBI, SRQ, SJD, OPF, SUA, FXE, RSW, SUS, CHS, MMU, PWM, AIK, TEB, BWI, FLL, BLM, IAD, ORF, MIA, BED, PHL, HPN, BOS, SMF, DAL, SLC, HCR, IAH, LIH, CLT, PVU, MSP, DEN, PDX, PHX, SJC, SEA, ATL, SFO, DFW, DTW, LAS, LAX, DSM, ORD, OAK, MCO, RNO, JFK, EWR, RDU, CMH, CVG, SEZ, SGU, TRK, SGR, HND, BTR, YVR, MKC and SDF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Ana is 2 hours 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 SAT, CLL and IAH. 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 2 hours 49 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 8 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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