San Diego to Santa Ana (SAN–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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76 mi airlines 1/wk
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Santa Ana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 76 mi 76 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and SNA, connecting options are available through 76 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,593
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SNA → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → SNA delays →

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric SAN→SNA PSP→SNA LGB→SNA
Distance from SAN 85 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Santa Ana is 0 hours the same as San Diego.
SAN: PDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
76 mi / 122 km

SAN–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance76 mi / 122 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to SNA flights.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SAN to SNA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UDD, TRM, PSP, SBA, OXR, NUQ, SCF, SBP, FAT, MRY, SAF, APC, EGE, ABQ, RNO, HDN, JAC, BFI, EUG, BZN, FTW, DWH, HOU, CMA, XNA, SUN, GEG, MCI, MDW, IND, MSY, BNA, CHS, RDU, PBI, MCO, TEB, FLL, IAD, LAX, PHL, BED, MIA, MFR, DAL, SLC, TUS, PAE, PHX, LAS, OAK, DEN, SJC, SMF, SFO, SEA, PDX, BOI, DFW, STS, YVR, ATL, DTW, AUS, IAH, JFK, ORD, MSP, CLT, YYC, COS, EWR, HND, HCR, SJD and PVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SNA to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PSP, LGB and LAX. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via UDD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palm Springs (PSP), Long Beach (LGB) and Los Angeles (LAX).