Palo Alto to Santa Ana (PAO–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Palo Alto to Santa Ana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 354 mi 1h 25m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PAO and SNA, connecting options are available through 2 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PAO to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 Palo Alto

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric PAO→SNA SQL→SNA SJC→SNA
Distance from PAO – 8 mi 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 10
Weekly flights 2 – 59
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 31m 1h 1m
San Carlos (SQL) to Santa Ana flights · San Jose (SJC) to Santa Ana flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of PAO 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 Palo Alto.
PAO: PDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Palo Alto, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
354 mi / 570 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
Facts

PAO–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palo Alto to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance354 mi / 570 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: PAO
Full namePalo Alto Airport
IATA / ICAOPAO / KPAO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation4 ft / 1 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 PAO to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Palo Alto Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 354 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from PAO to SNA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM and TRK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include SQL, SJC and SFO. 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 PAO to SNA

Palo Alto Airport (PAO) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PAO to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PAO to SNA ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 354 miles (570 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TRM. Nearby alternative airports include San Carlos (SQL), San Jose (SJC) and San Francisco (SFO).