Raleigh/Durham to Santa Ana (RDU–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,209 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 42m ago
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MX540
MX Mexicana
BCS3
9:48 AM
EDT T1
12:11 PM
PDT
5h 23m
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MX541
MX Mexicana
BCS3
2:28 PM
PDT
9:49 PM
EDT
4h 21m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 6h 38m AAASWN → AAASF9 Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Ana flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 54m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Santa Ana flights
DEN Denver 6h 54m F9UAWN → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Santa Ana flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 1m EJAKAIWN → DLEJAF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Ana flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 26m AAASCX → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Ana flights
IAH Houston 7h 34m F9NHNZ → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Santa Ana flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 40m AAIB → AALXJ Charlotte (CLT) to Santa Ana flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 42m DLKE → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Santa Ana flights
MCO Orlando 7h 51m AFDLF9 → EJAMX Orlando (MCO) to Santa Ana flights
ORD Chicago 7h 55m AAASCX → AAASQR Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Santa Ana
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,209 mi 5h 23m nonstop -3h behind

RDU–SNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 2,209 miles in approximately 5h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore RDU Routes SNA Routes RDU Live Flights SNA Live Flights RDU Delays SNA Delays
All flights from Santa Ana (SNA) Santa Ana to Raleigh/Durham flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 BCS3 5h23 75% – –
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to SNA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
PHX ~6h 38m ATL ~6h 54m DEN ~6h 54m LAS ~7h 1m DFW ~7h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,585
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
RDU → SNA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
58%
Return
SNA → RDU
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
38%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → SNA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,209 mi / 3,554 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 23m gate to gate.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance2,209 mi / 3,554 km
Flight time5h 23m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take about 5h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 2,209 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RDU to SNA: Mexicana.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Denver.
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from SNA to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 RDU to SNA

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to SNA is about 5 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,209 miles (3,554 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.