Santa Ana to Denver (SNA–APA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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828 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 46m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets 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 3 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 4h DLF9LXJ → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
SCF Scottsdale 17h 40m XE → XE Scottsdale (SCF) to Denver flights
DAL Dallas 24h 24m EJAWN → WUPXE Dallas (DAL) to Denver flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 828 mi 1h 48m nonstop +1h ahead

SNA–APA had nonstop service from JSX, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 828 miles in 1h 48m.

Also explore SNA Routes APA Routes SNA Live Flights APA Live Flights SNA Delays
All flights from Denver (APA) Denver to Santa Ana flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SNA–APA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XE JSX 0 – – 72% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XE (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
LAS ~4h 0m SCF ~17h 40m DAL ~24h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
70
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 → APA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
APA → SNA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric SNA→APA LAX→APA BUR→APA
Distance from SNA – 36 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines – 10 4
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 1h 48m 1h 50m 1h 53m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Denver flights · Burbank (BUR) to Denver flights · San Bernardino (SBD) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Centennial Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · APA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
828 mi / 1,332 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 48m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Denver route.
Route details
Distance828 mi / 1,332 km
Flight time1h 48m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
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: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Centennial Airport take about 1h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 828 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SNA to APA: JSX. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 48m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Scottsdale and Dallas Love Field.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from APA 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 APA

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Centennial Airport (APA) had nonstop service from JSX, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SNA to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to APA is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 828 miles (1,332 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Scottsdale and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Burbank (BUR) and San Bernardino (SBD).