New York to Santa Ana (JFK–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 6h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 94 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 14 | 32B | 6h09-6h11 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 14 | 75W | 6h05-6h15 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Santa Ana from New York
| Metric | JFK→SNA | TEB→SNA | EWR→SNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 1 | 43 |
| Flight time | 6h 5m | 5h 5m | 5h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
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 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to SNA ranges from 6 hours 5 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,449 miles (3,941 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
94 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MMU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).