Santa Ana to Ames (SNA–AMW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,436 mi airlines charter/private
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Santa Ana to Ames
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,436 mi 2h 38m nonstop +2h ahead

SNA–AMW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

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Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SNA → AMW
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Return
AMW → SNA
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Ames is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · AMW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 8:00 PM in Ames.
Distance & Flight Time
1,436 mi / 2,311 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 38m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–AMW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Ames route.
Route details
Distance1,436 mi / 2,311 km
Flight time2h 38m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: AMW
Full nameAmes Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOAMW / KAMW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation956 ft / 291 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to AMW flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Ames Municipal Airport take about 2h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,436 miles.
Ames is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from AMW to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 AMW

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNA to AMW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to AMW is about 2 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,436 miles (2,311 km).