Santa Monica to Santa Ana (SMO–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Santa Monica to Santa Ana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
41 mi 0h 20m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SMO and SNA, connecting options are available through 14 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMO to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
54
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Santa Monica

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric SMO→SNA LAX→SNA HHR→SNA
Distance from SMO – 6 mi 9 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 8 2
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Flight time 0h 20m 0h 49m 0h 16m
Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Ana flights · Hawthorne (HHR) to Santa Ana flights · Burbank (BUR) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMO with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Santa Ana is 0 hours the same as Santa Monica.
SMO: PDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
41 mi / 66 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 20m.
Facts

SMO–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Monica to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance41 mi / 66 km
Flight time0h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: SMO
Full nameSanta Monica Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
Destination: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMO to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Monica Municipal Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 0h 20m. The route covers 41 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, SJC, OAK, PHX, SLC, TUS, SFO, JAC, SAT, AUS, HND, DVO, LAS and SCF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, HHR and BUR. 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 SMO to SNA

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SMO to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMO to SNA ranges from 0 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 41 miles (66 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Hawthorne (HHR) and Burbank (BUR).