Santa Ana to Nashville (SNA–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
1,768 mi airlines 2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 1 flight Verified 2h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
TWY201
TWY TWY
8:02 AM
PDT
1:22 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Santa Ana to Nashville
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,768 mi 2h 6m nonstop +3h ahead 82 1-stop hubs

SNA–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 1,768 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 82 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1 2h20 65%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 BNA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
82
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,802
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 → BNA
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
76%
Return
BNA → SNA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric SNA→BNA LGB→BNA ONT→BNA
Distance from SNA 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 2 14 14
Flight time 2h 6m 3h 45m 2h 55m
Departure OTP 65%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Nashville is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · BNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 9:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,768 mi / 2,845 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m to 2h 20m.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

SNA–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance1,768 mi / 2,845 km
Flight time2h 6m to 2h 20m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections82 hubs
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 2h 6m to 2h 20m. The route covers 1,768 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SNA to BNA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, SUS, SAF, TRM, VNY, MKC, APA, MCI, NUQ, ASE, MRY, SGR, CCR, EGE, IDA, APC, OAK, CXO, SUN, SAN, NEW, CSG, IND, HDN, JAC, BZN, SAT, MDW, FSD, HOU, ORL, BCT, PBI, ABQ, SJC, TEB, GRR, SWF, CLE, LAL, SRQ, GSP, RDU, TPA, BWI, YYZ, OPF, PVD, IAD, NAS, FLL, MIA, DSM, BOS, SMF, SJU, HND, LAS, DFW, SFO, EWR, DAL, PHX, DEN, ATL, ORD, MSP, AUS, PVU, SLC, CLT, DTW, SEA, IAH, YYC, JFK, PDX, BOI, HCR, LUK, FTW and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from BNA to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, ONT and LAX. 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 BNA

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from TWY. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SNA to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to BNA ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,768 miles (2,845 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT) and Los Angeles (LAX).