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

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MX540
MX Mexicana
223
9:48 AM
EDT T1
12:11 PM
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5h 23m
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MX541
MX Mexicana
223
1:04 PM
PDT
9:09 PM
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5h 5m
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Raleigh/Durham to Santa Ana
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 2,209 mi 5h 23m nonstop -3h behind 91 1-stop hubs

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, 91 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore RDU Routes SNA Routes RDU Live Flights SNA Live Flights RDU Delays SNA Delays
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 2 223 5h23 75% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 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
91
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,551
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.
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.
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 connections91 hubs
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 approximately 5h 23m. The route covers 2,209 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mexicana.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from RDU to SNA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, ECP, PSP, INT, MKC, PDK, APA, SAF, AGS, SBN, TYS, RNO, CLL, GMU, BJC, SAV, MKE, ORF, DSM, IND, PWK, FTW, ASE, MMU, BNA, MEM, MCI, MRY, VRB, MDW, BWI, CHS, LAL, TEB, BHM, BZN, MSY, HOU, SAT, IAD, TPA, NUQ, CLE, PDX, GRR, BFI, FXE, CVG, OAK, SUA, SJC, BUF, STL, APF, PHL, FRG, SRQ, OPF, PBI, FLL, RSW, SMF, SWF, BED, BOS, HPN, MIA, DAL, CLT, SLC, LAS, ATL, AUS, LAX, MSP, IAH, SDF, SEA, EWR, DTW, ORD, SFO, PHX, MCO, DFW, DEN, YVR, JFK, CMH, MQJ and PWM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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 ranges from 5 hours 23 minutes. 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

91 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.