Nashville to Santa Ana (BNA–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to Santa Ana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,768 mi 4h 42m nonstop -3h behind 84 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and SNA, connecting options are available through 84 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
84
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
APA ~6h 19m ABQ ~6h 25m JAC ~6h 27m LGB ~6h 29m MEM ~6h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,926
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
BNA → SNA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
75%
Return
SNA → BNA
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric BNA→SNA SDF→SNA TYS→SNA
Distance from BNA – 151 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 4h 42m 4h 17m 4h 14m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Louisville (SDF) to Santa Ana flights · Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 3:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,768 mi / 2,845 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 42m.
Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

Facts

BNA–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance1,768 mi / 2,845 km
Flight time4h 42m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections84 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 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 BNA to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 4h 42m. The route covers 1,768 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BNA to SNA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, ABQ, JAC, LGB, MEM, HDN, IND, TRM, MKC, TYS, SAF, PSP, SDF, ASE, MDW, HOU, GSP, SUS, EGE, BZN, SCF, FTW, GRB, AZA, SGR, CCR, MCI, CHS, TEX, SAV, MCO, CLE, MSY, PIE, RDU, SJC, IAD, YIP, VRB, PVR, PTK, APC, SUN, OAK, XNA, FCA, FXE, RSW, LAL, PBI, FLL, PHL, BFI, TEB, MIA, SWF, LAX, BED, ONT, DAL, ATL, CLT, SLC, AUS, DSM, MSP, LAS, DFW, IAH, PHX, DTW, DEN, ORD, PVU, SEZ, SEA, SMF, SFO, YYC, PDX, EWR, JFK, MTJ and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from SNA to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF and TYS. 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 BNA to SNA

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BNA to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to SNA ranges from 4 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,768 miles (2,845 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).