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

SNA Airport Page →
2,444 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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 9 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 39m ACCMF9 → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Albany flights
DTW Detroit 6h 49m DL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
IAD Dulles 7h 26m EJAUA → SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 26m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 40m DLEJAF9 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Albany flights
ORD Chicago 7h 50m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
CLT Charlotte 13h 9m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~8h 38m AAASBA → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albany flights
MCO Orlando ~9h 24m MX → ADB6WN Orlando (MCO) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Albany
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,444 mi 4h 36m nonstop +3h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps SNA Routes ALB Routes SNA Live Flights ALB Live Flights SNA Delays ALB Delays
All flights from Albany (ALB) Albany to Santa Ana flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
DEN ~6h 39m DTW ~6h 49m IAD ~7h 26m ATL ~7h 26m LAS ~7h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
521
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 → ALB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ALB → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → ALB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albany from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric SNA→ALB LAX→ALB SAN→ALB
Distance from SNA – 36 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 4h 36m 8h 37m 4h 26m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Albany flights · San Diego (SAN) to Albany flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Albany flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Albany International Airport.
Know before you go

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 36m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Albany route.
Route details
Distance2,444 mi / 3,933 km
Flight time4h 36m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: ALB
Full nameAlbany International Airport
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
FAQ

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 36m gate to gate. The route covers 2,444 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Washington Dulles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ALB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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, SAN 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 36 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, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), San Diego (SAN) and Palm Springs (PSP).