Minneapolis to Santa Ana (MSP–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,520 mi airlines 18/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL2081
DL Delta
223
11:28 AM
CDT T1
1:01 PM
PDT
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2713
AF Air France
BCS1
6:15 PM
CDT T1
8:22 PM
PDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2107
DL Delta
221
6:52 PM
CDT T1
8:56 PM
PDT
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF5886
AF Air France
221
8:00 AM
PDT TA
1:44 PM
CDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2185
DL Delta
221
8:00 AM
PDT
1:36 PM
CDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2084
DL Delta
223
1:10 PM
PDT
6:51 PM
CDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1140
DL Delta
223
1:29 PM
PDT
7:09 PM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to Santa Ana
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 1,520 mi 3h 33m nonstop -2h behind 74 1-stop hubs

MSP–SNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,520 miles in approximately 3h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 11 221, 223 3h33-4h04 50% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 BCS1 4h07 50% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – DL
223 Airbus A220-300 – DL
BCS1 Airbus A220-100 – AF
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (18 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to SNA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,118
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → SNA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
90%
Return
SNA → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → SNA delays →

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric MSP→SNA RST→SNA
Distance from MSP 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 18
Flight time 3h 33m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,520 mi / 2,446 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 33m to 4h 7m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance1,520 mi / 2,446 km
Flight time3h 33m to 4h 7m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 22 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 3h 33m to 4h 7m. The route covers 1,520 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from MSP to SNA. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BJC, APA, ASE, SAF, JAC, SCF, PSP, HDN, EGE, MOD, BZN, MTJ, GRB, MDW, APC, YIP, IND, FCA, XNA, HOU, MCI, MEM, SDF, TYS, BNA, CLE, TEB, DAL, RDU, VRB, CHS, IAD, MSY, SAV, MCO, PHL, PIE, BFI, RSW, FLL, PBI, BED, SJD, MIA, PVR, SLC, CLT, LAX, AUS, ATL, PHX, DEN, ORD, SUS, DFW, IAH, LAS, SFO, SMF, SEA, YYC, DSM, BOI, PDX, SJC, AZA, EWR, DTW, TUS, GEG, PSC, YVR, JFK and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from SNA to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RST. 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 MSP to SNA

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to SNA ranges from 3 hours 33 minutes to 4 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,520 miles (2,446 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).