Santa Ana to Albuquerque (SNA–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Santa Ana to Albuquerque
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 649 mi 2h 43m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

SNA–ABQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 649 miles in approximately 2h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–ABQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – – 70% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
SAN ~3h 52m TUS ~4h 11m DRO ~4h 25m APA ~4h 39m BNA ~6h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
653
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SNA → ABQ
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
86%
Return
ABQ → SNA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → ABQ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Metric SNA→ABQ LAX→ABQ BUR→ABQ
Distance from SNA – 36 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 1
Weekly flights 1 95 11
Flight time 2h 43m 1h 50m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 70% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Albuquerque flights · Burbank (BUR) to Albuquerque flights · San Bernardino (SBD) to Albuquerque flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
649 mi / 1,044 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 43m.
Facts

SNA–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance649 mi / 1,044 km
Flight time2h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take approximately 2h 43m. The route covers 649 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SNA to ABQ. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAN, TUS, DRO, APA, BNA, HOU, PVR, MDW, OPF, BWI, IAD, TPA, FLL, OAK, LAS, SLC, AUS, PDX, PHX, DAL, DEN, DFW, SFO, ATL, ORD, IAH, SEA and SCF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, BUR and SBD. 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 SNA to ABQ

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SNA to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to ABQ ranges from 2 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 649 miles (1,044 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Burbank (BUR) and San Bernardino (SBD).