San Francisco to Santa Ana (SFO–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.
SFO–SNA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 372 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: BA, HA, JL, QF, QR | 61 | 7M8, E75, E75L | 1h28-1h40 | Oneworld | BA, HA, JL, QF, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK, LX, VA | 42 | 738, B38M, CR7, E75L | 1h39-1h56 | Star Alliance | AC, EK, LX, VA | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | 32N | 2h04 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Santa Ana from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→SNA | SQL→SNA | OAK→SNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 10 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 230 | – | 41 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 31m | 1h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 37% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · SNA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–SNA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to SNA
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 230 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to SNA is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 372 miles (598 km). There are approximately 230 weekly flights outbound and 244 return, totaling 474 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sacramento, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Carlos (SQL), Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).