Richmond to Santa Ana (RIC–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
2,276 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
DEN Denver 7h 5m EJAF9UA → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Santa Ana flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 17m AAEJA → AALXJ Charlotte (CLT) to Santa Ana flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 22m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Santa Ana flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 38m MX → DLEJAF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Ana flights
ORD Chicago 7h 46m AAACAS → AAASQR Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 13m EJAMX → ACASBA San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Ana flights
EWR Newark 8h 13m ACB6UA → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Santa Ana flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 24m AAASQF → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Ana flights
IAH Houston 8h 25m NZUA → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Santa Ana flights
MSP Minneapolis 9h 9m AFAMDL → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Ana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Santa Ana
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,276 mi 4h 48m nonstop -3h behind

RIC–SNA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore RIC Routes SNA Routes RIC Live Flights SNA Live Flights RIC Delays SNA Delays
All flights from Santa Ana (SNA) Santa Ana to Richmond flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
DEN ~7h 5m CVG ~7h 11m CLT ~7h 17m ATL ~7h 22m LAS ~7h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
912
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
RIC → SNA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
56%
Return
SNA → RIC
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric RIC→SNA PHF→SNA ORF→SNA
Distance from RIC – 52 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 4h 48m 5h 10m 5h 14m
Departure OTP 90% – –
Newport News (PHF) to Santa Ana flights · Norfolk (ORF) to Santa Ana flights · Dulles (IAD) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Richmond.
RIC: EDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 3:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,276 mi / 3,663 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 48m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance2,276 mi / 3,663 km
Flight time4h 48m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 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 RIC to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take about 4h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 2,276 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Yes, return flights from SNA to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHF, ORF and IAD. 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 RIC to SNA

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIC to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to SNA is about 4 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,276 miles (3,663 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Norfolk (ORF) and Dulles (IAD).