Sacramento to Santa Ana (SMF–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.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 87 | 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h25-1h35 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Sacramento
| Metric | SMF→SNA | CCR→SNA | SCK→SNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 55 mi | 59 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 87 | 4 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 20m | 0h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SMF: PDT · SNA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana.
SMF–SNA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SMF to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMF to SNA is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 404 miles (650 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 174 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, San Francisco and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (CCR), Stockton (SCK) and Santa Rosa (STS).