New York to Santa Ana (JFK–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
JFK–SNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,449 miles in approximately 5h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 13 | 32B | 5h52-5h58 | Oneworld | QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 75W | 5h53 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Santa Ana from New York
| Metric | JFK→SNA | LGA→SNA | TEB→SNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 14 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 5h 53m | 5h 2m | 4h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 52% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · SNA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Santa Ana.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–SNA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to SNA
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
JFK to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to SNA is about 5 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,449 miles (3,941 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).