Seattle to Santa Ana (SEA–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.
SEA–SNA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 979 miles in approximately 2h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, FI, HA, JL, KE, QR | 59 | 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h22-2h54 | Oneworld | AY, FI, HA, JL, KE, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, KL, SK, VS, WS | 34 | 223, E75L, E7W | 2h44-3h01 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, KL, SK, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→SNA | BFI→SNA | TIW→SNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 186 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 52m | 2h 7m | 2h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 96% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · SNA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.
SEA–SNA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to SNA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 186 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to SNA is about 2 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 979 miles (1,576 km). There are approximately 186 weekly flights outbound and 163 return, totaling 349 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sacramento, Reno Tahoe and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI), Tacoma (TIW) and Everett (PAE).