Monterey to Santa Ana (MRY–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Monterey to Santa Ana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 301 mi 0h 57m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MRY and SNA, connecting options are available through 16 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MRY to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
TRM ~3h 10m SJC ~3h 18m OAK ~3h 58m SLC ~4h 55m HOU ~7h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
362
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MRY → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SNA → MRY
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Monterey

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric MRY→SNA SJC→SNA SFO→SNA
Distance from MRY – 54 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 5 11
Weekly flights 2 105 141
Flight time 0h 57m 1h 20m 0h 58m
San Jose (SJC) to Santa Ana flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Ana flights · Oakland (OAK) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of MRY 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 Monterey.
MRY: PDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Monterey, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
301 mi / 485 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m to 1h 9m.
Facts

MRY–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Monterey to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance301 mi / 485 km
Flight time0h 57m to 1h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: MRY
Full nameMonterey Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMRY / KMRY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation257 ft / 78 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 MRY to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 0h 57m to 1h 9m. The route covers 301 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MRY to SNA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, SJC, OAK, SLC, HOU, DAL, AUS, BNA, IAD, PHX, DEN, SFO, LAS, DFW, SEA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SNA to MRY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC, SFO and OAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 MRY to SNA

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MRY to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MRY to SNA ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes to 1 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 301 miles (485 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC), San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK).