Minneapolis to Santa Ana (MSP–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.
MSP–SNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,520 miles in approximately 3h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS | 11 | 221, BCS3 | 3h56 | SkyTeam | AF, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→SNA | RST→SNA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 25 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 56m | – |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · SNA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Santa Ana.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Delta Air Lines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MSP to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to SNA is about 3 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,520 miles (2,446 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).