Raleigh/Durham to Santa Ana (RDU–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.
RDU–SNA had nonstop service from Breeze Airways, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,209 miles in 5h 23m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Breeze Airways | 2 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→SNA | USA→SNA | ILM→SNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 113 mi | 122 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 23m | 5h 4m | 4h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · SNA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Santa Ana.
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.
RDU–SNA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to SNA
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) had nonstop service from Breeze Airways, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
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).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).