Cleveland to Santa Ana (CLE–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CLE Airport Page →
2,029 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 18m F9UAWN → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Santa Ana flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 21m AAF9WN → AAASF9 Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Ana flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 25m F9WNY4 → DLEJAF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Ana flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 49m AFAMDL → AFDLLXJ Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Ana flights
ORD Chicago 6h 49m AAASAV → AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana flights
DTW Detroit 6h 52m AFAMDL → DL Detroit (DTW) to Santa Ana flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 53m AACXF9 → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Ana flights
IAD Dulles 7h 12m ACAVAZ → EJMLXJUA Dulles (IAD) to Santa Ana flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 17m DLKE → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Santa Ana flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 18m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Santa Ana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cleveland to Santa Ana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,029 mi 4h 49m nonstop -3h behind

CLE–SNA had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,029 miles in 4h 49m.

Also explore CLE Routes SNA Routes CLE Live Flights SNA Live Flights CLE Delays SNA Delays
All flights from Santa Ana (SNA) Santa Ana to Cleveland flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CLE–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 83% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
DEN ~6h 18m PHX ~6h 21m LAS ~6h 25m MSP ~6h 49m ORD ~6h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,076
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
CLE → SNA
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
88%
Return
SNA → CLE
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays → SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric CLE→SNA DTW→SNA CMH→SNA
Distance from CLE – 95 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 3
Weekly flights – 6 2
Flight time 4h 49m 4h 43m 5h 4m
Departure OTP 83% – –
Detroit (DTW) to Santa Ana flights · Columbus (CMH) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLE 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 Cleveland.
CLE: EDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 3:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,029 mi / 3,264 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 49m gate to gate.
Facts

CLE–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance2,029 mi / 3,264 km
Flight time4h 49m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 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 CLE to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take about 4h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 2,029 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CLE to SNA: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 49m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Cleveland.
Yes, return flights from SNA to CLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW and CMH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 CLE to SNA

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CLE to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to SNA is about 4 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,029 miles (3,264 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW) and Columbus (CMH).