Santa Ana to Birmingham (SNA–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
1,784 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 5h 30m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Birmingham flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 36m DLEJAF9 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Birmingham flights
DEN Denver 5h 38m ACCMF9 → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Birmingham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 55m AAASBA → AABAGF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Birmingham flights
IAH Houston 6h 6m UA → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to Birmingham flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 13m AAASF9 → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Birmingham flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 15m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Birmingham flights
ORD Chicago 7h 16m AAACAS → AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 3m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Birmingham flights
DTW Detroit 18h 20m DL → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Birmingham flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Birmingham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,784 mi 4h 36m nonstop +2h ahead

SNA–BHM had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in August 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 1,784 miles in 4h 36m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SNA Routes BHM Routes SNA Live Flights BHM Live Flights SNA Delays BHM Delays
All flights from Birmingham (BHM) Birmingham to Santa Ana flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SNA–BHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 100% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (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 BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
DAL ~5h 30m LAS ~5h 36m DEN ~5h 38m DFW ~5h 55m IAH ~6h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
541
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 → BHM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
BHM → SNA
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → BHM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Birmingham from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric SNA→BHM ONT→BHM LAX→BHM
Distance from SNA – 30 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 4h 36m 4h 9m 4h 45m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Ontario (ONT) to Birmingham flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Birmingham flights · Carlsbad (CLD) to Birmingham flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 8:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
1,784 mi / 2,870 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 36m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance1,784 mi / 2,870 km
Flight time4h 36m
Time difference+2 hours
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: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take about 4h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 1,784 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SNA to BHM: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 36m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Harry Reid and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BHM 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.
Birmingham is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from BHM to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT, LAX and CLD. 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 BHM

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in August 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 BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to BHM is about 4 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,784 miles (2,870 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Harry Reid and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Los Angeles (LAX) and Carlsbad (CLD).