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

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1,784 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 2w 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 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 40m DLF9LXJ → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Birmingham flights
DEN Denver 5h 41m ACCMF9 → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Birmingham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 58m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Birmingham flights
DAL Dallas 6h 5m EJAWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Birmingham flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 16m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Birmingham flights
IAH Houston 6h 36m PWRUA → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to Birmingham flights
ORD Chicago 7h 11m AAACAS → AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham flights
MCO Orlando 7h 40m MX → WN Orlando (MCO) to Birmingham flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 2m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Birmingham flights
DTW Detroit 19h 13m DL → DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Birmingham flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Birmingham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,784 mi 3h 31m nonstop +2h ahead

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

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All flights from Birmingham (BHM) Birmingham to Santa Ana flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
LAS ~5h 40m DEN ~5h 41m DFW ~5h 58m DAL ~6h 5m ATL ~6h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
608
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
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 → 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 2
Weekly flights ~1 1 –
Flight time 3h 31m 4h 9m 3h 35m
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 3h 31m 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 time3h 31m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
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 3h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 1,784 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
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) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNA to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to BHM is about 3 hours 31 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 Harry Reid, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Los Angeles (LAX) and Carlsbad (CLD).