Charleston to Santa Ana (CHS–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Charleston to Santa Ana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,174 mi 5h 30m nonstop -3h behind 94 1-stop hubs

CHS–SNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 2,174 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 94 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHS–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 0 – – 58% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (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 CHS to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
94
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,031
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Charleston

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric CHS→SNA SAV→SNA AGS→SNA
Distance from CHS – 86 mi 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 0 – 1
Flight time 5h 30m 4h 44m 4h 30m
Departure OTP 58% – –
Savannah (SAV) to Santa Ana flights · Augusta (AGS) to Santa Ana flights · Charlotte (CLT) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of CHS 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 Charleston.
CHS: EDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 3:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,174 mi / 3,498 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m.
Facts

CHS–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance2,174 mi / 3,498 km
Flight time5h 30m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections94 hubs
Origin: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 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 CHS to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 5h 30m. The route covers 2,174 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mexicana.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABQ, MHK, AGS, MKC, LBB, PDK, TUL, TRI, GSP, GMU, SBA, APA, SCF, AIK, SAF, OMA, IND, BFL, JAC, BNA, TYS, VRB, SAV, BHM, PWK, TPA, LAS, GRR, SDF, SRQ, RDU, MSY, CLE, SGR, HOU, SAT, PVU, PIE, SUA, BFI, MTJ, MEM, MDW, TEB, APF, MMU, BUF, ORF, OPF, PBI, TUS, BWI, FLL, APC, SJC, IAD, BLM, OXC, FTW, RSW, FXE, STL, SUS, PHL, CMH, MCI, MKE, MIA, DAL, SFO, FRG, BED, PAE, SWF, BOS, HPN, CLT, AUS, MSP, CMA, ATL, HCR, MCO, DEN, IAH, ORD, CVG, EWR, DFW, DTW, SEA, JFK, PWM and MQJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Charleston.
Yes, return flights from SNA to CHS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAV, AGS and CLT. 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 CHS to SNA

Charleston International Airport (CHS) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana.

CHS to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to SNA ranges from 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,174 miles (3,498 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

94 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ABQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Savannah (SAV), Augusta (AGS) and Charlotte (CLT).