Santa Ana to Austin (SNA–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
1,207 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 51m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1579
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
7:30 AM
PDT
12:20 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2599
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
7S7
7:55 AM
PDT
12:45 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4700
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
PDT
1:45 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3756
WN Southwest
B38M
11:05 AM
PDT
4:00 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3985
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
3:20 PM
PDT
8:05 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4759
WN Southwest
7S7
2:20 PM
CDT
3:25 PM
PDT
3h 5m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN233
WN Southwest
B38M
2:50 PM
CDT
3:50 PM
PDT
3h
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1921
Starts Oct 3 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
3:10 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
PDT
3h 10m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2216
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
5:05 PM
CDT
6:05 PM
PDT
3h
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN443
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
7S7
5:05 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
PDT
3h 10m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2736
WN Southwest
B38M
6:30 PM
CDT
7:35 PM
PDT
3h 5m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN677
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
6:50 PM
CDT
8:00 PM
PDT
3h 10m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN456
Starts Oct 4 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
8:25 PM
CDT
9:35 PM
PDT
3h 10m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
PHX Phoenix 4h 20m AAASF9 AADLWN Phoenix (PHX) to Austin flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 40m DLEJAF9 DLEJAF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Austin flights
DAL Dallas 4h 40m WN EJALXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Austin flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 2m AAASBA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin flights
IAH Houston 5h 12m UA ACCMEJA Houston (IAH) to Austin flights
DEN Denver 5h 15m ACCMF9 ACDLF9 Denver (DEN) to Austin flights
SJC San Jose 5h 30m WN DLEJMUD San Jose (SJC) to Austin flights
SMF Sacramento 5h 35m WN WN Sacramento (SMF) to Austin flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 43m AFDLEJA AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Austin flights
RNO Reno 5h 53m XE WN Reno (RNO) to Austin flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Santa Ana to Austin
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,207 mi 2h 50m nonstop +2h ahead

SNA–AUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,207 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–AUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 17 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h45-2h55 90%
AA American Airlines 0 90% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (17 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SNA to AUS direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,404
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 → AUS
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
51%
Return
AUS → SNA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → AUS delays →

Other ways to reach Austin from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric SNA→AUS LGB→AUS ONT→AUS
Distance from SNA 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5 3
Weekly flights 17 12 13
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 50m 2h 29m
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 8:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
1,207 mi / 1,942 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m gate to gate.
Getting from AUS

CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.

Austin Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.

Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.

SNA–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Austin route.
Route details
Distance1,207 mi / 1,942 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to AUS flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,207 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SNA to AUS: Southwest Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AUS 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.
Austin is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from AUS to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, ONT and HHR. 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 AUS

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and American Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SNA to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to AUS is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,207 miles (1,942 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT) and Hawthorne (HHR).