San Jose to Santa Ana (SJC–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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342 mi airlines 59/wk
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Flight Schedule 37 flights Verified 29m ago
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WN4270
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 AM
PDT TB
8:25 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN4271
WN Southwest
737
8:00 AM
PDT TB
9:20 AM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN3493
WN Southwest
737
8:25 AM
PDT TB
9:50 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN1195
WN Southwest
7S7
9:25 AM
PDT TB
10:50 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN4272
WN Southwest
737
9:45 AM
PDT TB
11:05 AM
PDT
1h 20m
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AS3327
AS Alaska
10:35 AM
PDT
11:48 AM
PDT
1h 13m
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WN430
WN Southwest
7S7
10:45 AM
PDT TB
12:10 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN4273
WN Southwest
7S7
10:50 AM
PDT TB
12:15 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN1951
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
PDT TB
1:25 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN2594
WN Southwest
7S7
12:05 PM
PDT TB
1:30 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN1284
WN Southwest
737
1:20 PM
PDT TB
2:40 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN3661
WN Southwest
7S7
1:40 PM
PDT TB
3:00 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN5027
WN Southwest
7S7
3:50 PM
PDT TB
5:15 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN4275
WN Southwest
737
4:00 PM
PDT TB
5:12 PM
PDT
1h 12m
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WN3590
WN Southwest
7S7
4:45 PM
PDT TB
6:05 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN4276
WN Southwest
7S7
4:55 PM
PDT TB
6:20 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN839
WN Southwest
7S7
5:55 PM
PDT TB
7:15 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN4277
WN Southwest
737
6:50 PM
PDT TB
8:15 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN4278
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 PM
PDT TB
10:10 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN2012
WN Southwest
737
7:00 AM
PDT
8:20 AM
PDT
1h 20m
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AS3434
AS Alaska
7:36 AM
PDT
8:54 AM
PDT
1h 18m
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WN1656
WN Southwest
737
8:00 AM
PDT
9:30 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2470
WN Southwest
737
10:30 AM
PDT
11:50 AM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN5038
WN Southwest
7S7
11:05 AM
PDT
12:25 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN4617
WN Southwest
7S7
11:15 AM
PDT
12:35 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN2596
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 AM
PDT
1:15 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN4402
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
PDT
1:20 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN2747
WN Southwest
7S7
12:10 PM
PDT
1:30 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN4403
WN Southwest
737
1:43 PM
PDT
2:53 PM
PDT
1h 10m
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WN534
WN Southwest
7S7
2:35 PM
PDT
3:55 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN1681
WN Southwest
7S7
3:35 PM
PDT
4:55 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN4404
WN Southwest
737
4:08 PM
PDT
5:29 PM
PDT
1h 21m
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WN4406
WN Southwest
737
4:15 PM
PDT
5:35 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN3706
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 PM
PDT
6:30 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN1988
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 PM
PDT
8:00 PM
PDT
1h 15m
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WN2042
WN Southwest
737
7:40 PM
PDT
9:00 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN3056
WN Southwest
7S7
9:10 PM
PDT
10:25 PM
PDT
1h 15m
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San Jose to Santa Ana
4 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 342 mi 1h 1m nonstop 135 1-stop hubs

SJC–SNA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Advanced Air and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 342 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 135 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 57 737, 7S7 1h12-1h25 100%
AN Advanced Air 1 100%
AS Alaska Airlines 1 1h13 100% Oneworld
TWY TWY 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AN + TWY + WN (58 flights/wk, 98%)
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJC to SNA direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
19
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
135
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,039
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.

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric SJC→SNA SQL→SNA OAK→SNA
Distance from SJC 20 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 6
Weekly flights 59 52
Flight time 1h 1m 1h 31m 1h 3m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SJC 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 Jose.
SJC: PDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
342 mi / 550 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m to 1h 25m.

SJC–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance342 mi / 550 km
Flight time1h 1m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights59 out / 57 return
1-stop connections135 hubs
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 1h 1m to 1h 25m. The route covers 342 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Advanced Air, Alaska Airlines, TWY and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from SJC to SNA. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HHR, SBA, LVK, UDD, MRY, PRB, SDM, MMH, SBP, TRM, SMO, BUR, FAT, LGB, NUQ, PSP, CCR, BFL, ONT, STS, ABQ, SCF, SFO, MEV, PVU, OGD, TUS, JAC, PGA, TEX, LBB, HDN, SAF, BFI, MTJ, APA, GJT, CPR, BZN, FCA, PAE, RIL, BJC, ASE, MSO, OKC, SUN, MAF, EGE, BRO, YYC, OMA, FTW, SAT, HOU, MSY, SBN, PWA, SGR, MKE, IND, PWK, BNA, MDW, STL, ECP, YIP, TYS, SDF, PTK, SUS, PDK, SAV, AGS, CMH, CLE, GSP, BUF, VRB, IAD, SRQ, CLT, MMU, LAL, PBI, RDU, PIE, FLL, MCO, FXE, OXC, TEB, PHL, OPF, SUA, BWI, SWF, DTW, MIA, BED, LIH, APF, BOS, FRG, SLC, EWR, HCR, HPN, HND, YVR, DAL, PDX, SEA, ORD, RNO, PHX, LAS, SJD, TRK, LAX, AUS, DEN, BOI, ATL, IAH, DFW, MSP, EUG, DVO, MFR, TUL, SEZ, GEG, PVR and MQJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SNA to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SQL, OAK and SFO. 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 SJC to SNA

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from Advanced Air, Alaska Airlines, TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJC to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to SNA ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 342 miles (550 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 116 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

135 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via HHR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Carlos (SQL), Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).