Oakland to Santa Ana (OAK–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2268
WN Southwest
737
6:25 AM
PDT T2
7:55 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN137
WN Southwest
737
8:10 AM
PDT T2
9:40 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN3493
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
PDT T2
9:55 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3588
WN Southwest
737
10:10 AM
PDT T2
11:40 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3593
WN Southwest
7S7
10:35 AM
PDT T2
12:05 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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AS3327
AS Alaska
10:36 AM
PDT
11:58 AM
PDT
1h 22m
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WN3589
WN Southwest
7S7
12:05 PM
PDT T2
1:35 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN4092
WN Southwest
7S7
12:45 PM
PDT T2
2:15 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN1339
WN Southwest
7S7
1:45 PM
PDT T2
3:15 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN568
WN Southwest
7S7
2:40 PM
PDT T2
4:10 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1089
WN Southwest
7S7
5:20 PM
PDT T2
6:50 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4568
WN Southwest
7S7
5:45 PM
PDT T2
7:15 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3590
WN Southwest
737
6:00 PM
PDT T2
7:30 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN439
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 PM
PDT T2
7:35 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3592
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 PM
PDT T2
8:30 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1722
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 AM
PDT
8:25 AM
PDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AS3434
AS Alaska
7:31 AM
PDT
9:05 AM
PDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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WN4362
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
PDT
9:40 AM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3899
WN Southwest
737
10:10 AM
PDT
11:35 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4390
WN Southwest
737
10:40 AM
PDT
12:05 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4160
WN Southwest
7S7
10:45 AM
PDT
12:10 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN5025
WN Southwest
7S7
11:05 AM
PDT
12:35 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN576
WN Southwest
7S7
12:30 PM
PDT
2:00 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1723
WN Southwest
7S7
2:30 PM
PDT
4:00 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1144
WN Southwest
7S7
3:10 PM
PDT
4:40 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN314
WN Southwest
7S7
3:15 PM
PDT
4:45 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN536
WN Southwest
737
4:15 PM
PDT
5:40 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2419
WN Southwest
7S7
4:45 PM
PDT
6:10 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3048
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
PDT
6:55 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3097
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
PDT
7:05 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4371
WN Southwest
7S7
5:40 PM
PDT
7:10 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN250
WN Southwest
737
6:30 PM
PDT
7:55 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1988
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 PM
PDT
9:30 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3419
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 PM
PDT
9:35 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Oakland to Santa Ana
2 carriers, 52 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 52 Flights/wk 371 mi 1h 3m nonstop 97 1-stop hubs

OAK–SNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 371 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OAK–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 49 737, 7S7 1h30 34%
AS Alaska Airlines 1 1h22 34% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (49 flights/wk, 98%)
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, OAK to SNA direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
52
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
97
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
721
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.

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric OAK→SNA SFO→SNA SQL→SNA
Distance from OAK 11 mi 14 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 23 1
Weekly flights 52 296
Flight time 1h 3m 0h 58m 1h 31m
Departure OTP 34%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
371 mi / 597 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m to 1h 30m.

OAK–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance371 mi / 597 km
Flight time1h 3m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights52 out / 50 return
1-stop connections97 hubs
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 1h 3m to 1h 30m. The route covers 371 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 52 nonstop flights per week from OAK to SNA. The return direction has about 50 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HHR, SCK, SMO, CMA, MRY, UDD, SBA, MMH, TRM, NUQ, BUR, VGT, LGB, SJC, APC, PSP, FAT, RNO, ONT, STS, BLD, SCF, ABQ, MFR, AZA, PVU, TUS, PGA, EUG, SAF, HCR, PAE, TEX, BFI, COE, JAC, BZN, FCA, SUN, BJC, APA, ASE, SJD, YVR, OKC, MHK, OMA, DWH, PVR, EGE, HOU, MKE, MSP, PWK, MEM, BNA, DFW, YIP, MSY, TYS, MDW, INT, SDF, AGS, AUS, BWI, VRB, IAD, CHS, MMU, PBI, ATL, OPF, TEB, FXE, MCO, FLL, APF, LIH, PHL, HND, BOS, HYA, BED, SLC, MIA, HPN, LAS, SEA, PHX, LAX, PDX, GEG, BOI, DEN, TRK and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SNA to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, SQL and CCR. 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 OAK to SNA

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

OAK to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to SNA ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 371 miles (597 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via HHR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Carlos (SQL) and Concord (CCR).