Santa Ana to Albany (SNA–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
2,444 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 44m ACCMF9 UAWN Denver (DEN) to Albany flights
ORD Chicago 7h 18m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 31m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h AAASBA AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albany flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 25m AA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights
DTW Detroit 8h 37m DL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
MCO Orlando 17h 20m MX ADB6WN Orlando (MCO) to Albany flights
DAL Dallas ~6h 31m LXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Albany flights
SDF Louisville ~6h 44m Louisville (SDF) to Albany flights
SYR Syracuse ~7h 17m AA SGX Syracuse (SYR) to Albany flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Santa Ana to Albany
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,444 mi 4h 43m nonstop +3h ahead

SNA–ALB has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
561
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SNA → ALB
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
56%
Return
ALB → SNA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → ALB delays →

Other ways to reach Albany from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric SNA→ALB LAX→ALB PSP→ALB
Distance from SNA 36 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 4h 43m 8h 37m 3h 52m
Departure OTP 54%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Albany International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Albany is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · ALB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 9:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
2,444 mi / 3,933 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 43m gate to gate.

SNA–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Albany route.
Route details
Distance2,444 mi / 3,933 km
Flight time4h 43m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Albany International Airport take about 4h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 2,444 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Albany is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from ALB to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX and PSP. 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 ALB

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNA to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to ALB is about 4 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,444 miles (3,933 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX) and Palm Springs (PSP).