Los Angeles to Santa Ana (LAX–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Los Angeles to Santa Ana
4 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 36 mi 0h 49m nonstop 151 1-stop hubs

LAX–SNA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 36 miles in approximately 0h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 151 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – 0h49 82% Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 1 – – 82% Star Alliance –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 82% SkyTeam –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 82% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to SNA direction.
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
151
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,409
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric LAX→SNA HHR→SNA LGB→SNA
Distance from LAX – 4 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 1
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 0h 49m 0h 16m 0h 21m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Hawthorne (HHR) to Santa Ana flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Santa Ana flights · Burbank (BUR) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Santa Ana is 0 hours the same as Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
36 mi / 58 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m.
Getting to LAX

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.

Facts

LAX–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance36 mi / 58 km
Flight time0h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections151 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 0h 49m. The route covers 36 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LAX to SNA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, UDD, LGB, TRM, BFL, PSP, PRB, SBA, VGT, SBP, SCK, NUQ, MCC, SCF, MEV, FAT, CCR, MRY, ABQ, APC, GYR, PVU, PGA, TUS, GUC, TEX, PRC, RIL, GJT, OGD, SAF, BJC, HDN, JAC, BFI, COS, APA, MTJ, OKC, ASE, SAT, EGE, BZN, BRO, RDM, FCA, SUN, MKC, FTW, TUL, OMA, ECP, MCI, HOU, SGR, DLL, MSL, GRB, PWK, MKE, XNA, UGN, MSY, MEM, YIP, PDK, MQY, TYS, IND, SBN, BNA, MDW, SAV, STL, SUS, BHM, AGS, VRB, TPA, GMU, INT, AIK, OPF, PIE, SUA, GSP, CLE, FXE, TEB, MMU, PBI, APF, BLM, BUF, RSW, FLL, BWI, IAD, BED, LIH, ORF, PHL, HYA, MIA, HPN, BOS, HCR, DAL, CVG, HND, PAE, SLC, SJD, OAK, SFO, YEG, STS, PHX, LAS, SMF, SJC, DTW, DEN, EUG, MFR, MSP, RNO, BOI, IAH, PDX, MCO, DFW, SEA, DSM, PSC, ATL, ORD, AUS, YVR, CLT, GEG, MSO, YYC, JFK, CMH, EWR, PVR, SDF, RDU, SGU and TRK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SNA to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HHR, LGB and BUR. 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 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 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to SNA ranges from 0 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 36 miles (58 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

151 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hawthorne (HHR), Long Beach (LGB) and Burbank (BUR).