Denver to Santa Ana (DEN–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DEN–SNA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 845 miles in approximately 2h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 58 | 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h14-2h30 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM | 49 | 320, 32Q, 7M8 | 2h12-2h30 | Star Alliance | AC, CM | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 5 | A20N | 2h28 | – | Y4 | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Denver
| Metric | DEN→SNA | BJC→SNA | COS→SNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 146 | 2 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 27m | 1h 52m | 2h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · SNA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Ana.
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
DEN–SNA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to SNA
Denver International Airport (DEN) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 146 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to SNA is about 2 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 845 miles (1,360 km). There are approximately 146 weekly flights outbound and 172 return, totaling 318 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Colorado Springs (COS) and Pueblo (PUB).