Sacramento to Santa Ana (SMF–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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404 mi airlines 47/wk
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Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 35m ago
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WN4377
WN Southwest
737
6:15 AM
PDT TB
7:45 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2099
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 AM
PDT TB
9:40 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN4378
WN Southwest
737
8:40 AM
PDT TB
10:10 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN4272
WN Southwest
7S7
9:20 AM
PDT TB
10:50 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2632
WN Southwest
737
11:00 AM
PDT TB
12:30 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2338
WN Southwest
737
1:20 PM
PDT TB
2:50 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2938
WN Southwest
737
2:00 PM
PDT TB
3:30 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN3410
WN Southwest
7S7
3:00 PM
PDT TB
4:30 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN1876
WN Southwest
7S7
4:30 PM
PDT TB
6:00 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2396
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
PDT TB
6:10 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2664
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
PDT TB
7:00 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN4382
WN Southwest
7S7
5:45 PM
PDT TB
7:15 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN927
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
PDT TB
8:25 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4383
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 PM
PDT TB
9:40 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN4409
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
PDT
10:15 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN4408
WN Southwest
737
9:55 AM
PDT
11:25 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN3335
WN Southwest
737
10:23 AM
PDT
11:48 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN4379
WN Southwest
7S7
11:30 AM
PDT
1:00 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2869
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
PDT
3:00 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN534
WN Southwest
737
4:00 PM
PDT
5:30 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4410
WN Southwest
7S7
4:04 PM
PDT
5:32 PM
PDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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WN2233
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
PDT
7:05 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1315
WN Southwest
7S7
5:50 PM
PDT
7:25 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3810
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
PDT
7:45 PM
PDT
1h 35m
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WN4413
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
PDT
8:35 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN426
WN Southwest
737
8:40 PM
PDT
10:10 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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Sacramento to Santa Ana
1 carrier, 47 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 404 mi 1h 30m nonstop 64 1-stop hubs

SMF–SNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 404 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 47 737, 7S7 1h30 92%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (47 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to SNA direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,121
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 Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric SMF→SNA CCR→SNA SCK→SNA
Distance from SMF 55 mi 59 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 47 4 1
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 20m 0h 58m
Departure OTP 92%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF 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 Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
404 mi / 650 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.

SMF–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance404 mi / 650 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights47 out / 40 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 404 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from SMF to SNA. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UDD, TRM, BUR, LGB, PSP, SBA, SJC, ONT, STS, SCF, ABQ, EAT, BFI, BZN, BJC, APA, YEG, OKC, SAT, MSY, MCI, HOU, MKC, IND, MKE, MDW, PDK, BNA, STL, TYS, CVG, AUS, BWI, LAL, APF, LIH, IAD, MIA, MCO, GEG, SEA, SLC, PDX, SFO, DAL, ATL, LAS, PHX, IAH, EUG, MSP, DEN, DFW, BOI, LAX, OAK, ORD, EWR, CLT, DTW, YVR, SJD, PVR and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SNA to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CCR, SCK and STS. 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 SMF to SNA

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SMF to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to SNA ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 404 miles (650 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via UDD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (CCR), Stockton (SCK) and Santa Rosa (STS).