Seattle to Santa Ana (SEA–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 21m. Beyond nonstop, 96 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: FI, HA, JL, KE, QR | 63 | 38M, 737, 738, 73H, B38M | 2h32-3h02 | Oneworld | FI, HA, JL, KE, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, KL, VS, WS | 49 | 221, 223, E7W | 2h48-3h02 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, KL, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 193 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 21m | 2h 4m | 2h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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 193 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to SNA ranges from 2 hours 21 minutes to 3 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 979 miles (1,576 km). There are approximately 193 weekly flights outbound and 200 return, totaling 393 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
96 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI), Tacoma (TIW) and Everett (PAE).