Los Angeles to Santa Ana (LAX–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
LAX–SNA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 36 miles in approximately 0h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | 0h54 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→SNA | HHR→SNA | LGB→SNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 4 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 53m | 0h 16m | 0h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · SNA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–SNA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to SNA
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LAX to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to SNA is about 0 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 36 miles (58 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hawthorne (HHR), Long Beach (LGB) and Burbank (BUR).