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 1h 36m nonstop +1h ahead 63 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 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 63 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 0 – – 69% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
760
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 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 13 1
Weekly flights 1 125 7
Flight time 1h 36m 1h 47m 1h 33m
Departure OTP 69% – –
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
+1h
Albuquerque is 1 hour ahead of Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · ABQ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 7:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
649 mi / 1,044 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 36m.
Facts

SNA–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance649 mi / 1,044 km
Flight time1h 36m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections63 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/Denver
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 1h 36m. The route covers 649 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SNA to ABQ.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, BUR, SBD, ASE, DRO, APA, RIL, MAF, TUS, COS, RNO, SMF, SAT, IDA, OGD, SJC, LBB, MCI, GYR, ICT, SAN, OKC, SUS, HOU, PVR, MSY, LNK, MDW, SDF, BNA, CHA, LUK, CHS, IND, DSI, PHL, IAD, OPF, BWI, STL, CMA, MCO, BLM, FLL, MIA, TPA, OAK, HND, SLC, AUS, SEA, DAL, LAS, DEN, PHX, DFW, SFO, IAH, ORD, PDX, ATL, MSP and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Albuquerque is 1 hour ahead of Santa Ana.
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.
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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 1 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 649 miles (1,044 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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