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. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 845 miles in approximately 2h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 140 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM | 42 | 320, 7M8, B38M | 2h29-2h36 | Star Alliance | AC, CM | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 33 | 737, 7S7 | 2h12-2h32 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 5 | A20N | 2h36 | – | Y4 | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | 4h09 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 112 | 1 | 5 |
| Flight time | 2h 12m | 2h 12m | 2h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 96% | – | – |
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 American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 112 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to SNA ranges from 2 hours 12 minutes to 4 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 845 miles (1,360 km). There are approximately 112 weekly flights outbound and 125 return, totaling 237 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
140 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ABQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Colorado Springs (COS) and Eagle (EGE).