Denver to Santa Ana (DEN–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DEN–SNA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 845 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 61 | 737, 7S7 | 1h59-2h43 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 42 | 320, 738, 7M8, B38M | 1h55-2h42 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 13 | 320, 7M8, B38M | 2h37-2h42 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 6 | 7M8 | 2h37 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | A20N | 2h38 | – | – |
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 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 127 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 46m | 2h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
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 Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 127 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to SNA ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 845 miles (1,360 km). There are approximately 127 weekly flights outbound and 135 return, totaling 262 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Colorado Springs (COS) and Eagle (EGE).