San Antonio to Santa Ana (SAT–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAT Airport Page →
1,175 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 24m AAASWN → AAASCTF Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Ana flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 40m F9LXJWN → DLEJAF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Ana flights
DAL Dallas 5h 10m LXJWNWUP → WN Dallas (DAL) to Santa Ana flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 12m AAASAY → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Ana flights
DEN Denver 5h 25m ACF9UA → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Santa Ana flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 31m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Santa Ana flights
IAH Houston 5h 38m ACCMEK → UA Houston (IAH) to Santa Ana flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 38m ACNZUA → ACASBA San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Ana flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 44m AFDLKE → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Ana flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 56m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Santa Ana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Antonio to Santa Ana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,175 mi 2h 32m nonstop -2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SAT and SNA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SAT Routes SNA Routes SAT Live Flights SNA Live Flights SAT Delays SNA Delays
All flights from Santa Ana (SNA) Santa Ana to San Antonio flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
PHX ~4h 24m LAS ~4h 40m DAL ~5h 10m DFW ~5h 12m DEN ~5h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,195
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
SAT → SNA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
75%
Return
SNA → SAT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays → SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric SAT→SNA AUS→SNA CLL→SNA
Distance from SAT – 67 mi 146 mi
Nonstop airlines – 12 1
Weekly flights – 16 –
Flight time 2h 32m 3h 2h 53m
Departure OTP 0% – –
Austin (AUS) to Santa Ana flights · College Station (CLL) to Santa Ana flights · Laredo (LRD) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Santa Ana is 2 hours behind San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 4:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,175 mi / 1,891 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m gate to gate.
Facts

SAT–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance1,175 mi / 1,891 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAT
Full nameSan Antonio International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 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 SAT to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take about 2h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,175 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field.
Santa Ana is 2 hours behind San Antonio.
Yes, return flights from SNA to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS, CLL and LRD. 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 SAT to SNA

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAT to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to SNA is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,175 miles (1,891 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS), College Station (CLL) and Laredo (LRD).