New York to Santa Ana (JFK–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA2915
AA American
32B
7:56 AM
EDT T8
11:05 AM
PDT
6h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2683
AA American
32B
7:59 AM
EDT T8
11:10 AM
PDT
6h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL403
DL Delta
75W
8:00 AM
EDT T4
11:15 AM
PDT
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL329
DL Delta
75W
8:05 AM
EDT T4
11:10 AM
PDT
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2242
QR Qatar
32B
11:55 AM
PDT
8:30 PM
EDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2915
AA American
32B
11:55 AM
PDT TA
8:30 PM
EDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2201
QR Qatar
32B
12:02 PM
PDT
8:40 PM
EDT
5h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2683
AA American
32B
12:02 PM
PDT
8:40 PM
EDT
5h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL556
DL Delta
75W
9:10 PM
PDT
5:40 AM+1
EDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1521
DL Delta
75W
9:20 PM
PDT
5:55 AM+1
EDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New York to Santa Ana
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 2,449 mi 6h 5m nonstop -3h behind 94 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 32B 6h09-6h11 78% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 14 75W 6h05-6h15 78% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – AA
75W Boeing 757-200 Winglets – DL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to SNA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
94
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,065
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from New York

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind New York.
JFK: EDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,449 mi / 3,941 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 5m to 6h 15m.
Getting to JFK

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

Key statistics for the New York to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance2,449 mi / 3,941 km
Flight time6h 5m to 6h 15m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 33 return
1-stop connections94 hubs
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 6h 5m to 6h 15m. The route covers 2,449 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from JFK to SNA. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MMU, OKC, TEB, ABQ, SBN, OMA, PWK, OXC, LGB, SAF, FRG, PTK, PDK, BED, ECP, TYS, ASE, IND, AZA, SAT, STL, RIL, COS, PSP, HPN, BUF, IAD, CLE, PHL, MKE, ORF, BNA, BUR, MCI, BOS, BHM, MEM, AGS, HYA, OAK, LAL, SAV, ONT, MSY, BZN, SJC, MSO, TPA, VRB, SUS, RNO, SUA, SUN, EGE, CHS, DAL, PBI, OPF, SRQ, FLL, APF, RSW, GEG, MIA, PVR, SJD, EWR, IAH, CLT, MSP, PWM, HND, SDF, ATL, SLC, LAX, LAS, DTW, YVR, PHX, ORD, RDU, DFW, AUS, YYC, SFO, DEN, CMH, SMF, MCO, PDX, SEA, CVG and MQJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from SNA to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, EWR and HPN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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).