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

SNA Airport Page →
1,768 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 39 1-stop flights Verified 2d ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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 33m DLEJAF9 F9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Nashville flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 40m AAASF9 AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Nashville flights
DEN Denver 5h 40m ACCMF9 F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Nashville flights
DAL Dallas 5h 40m LXJWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Nashville flights
AUS Austin 5h 48m WN AMDLEJA Austin (AUS) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 51m AAASBA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 4m AAAFDL DLKEWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Nashville flights
IAH Houston 6h 18m UA CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Nashville flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 21m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 25m WN WN Sacramento (SMF) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Nashville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,768 mi 3h 24m nonstop +2h ahead

SNA–BNA had nonstop service from Advanced Air, last on the schedule in June 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 1,768 miles in 3h 24m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SNA–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AN Advanced Air 1 64%
TWY TWY 0 64%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AN + TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,087
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
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
89%
Return
BNA → SNA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
91%
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
Weekly flights 8 8
Flight time 3h 24m 3h 55m 3h 50m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 8:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,768 mi / 2,845 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 24m gate to gate.
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 time3h 24m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 3h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 1,768 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from SNA to BNA: Advanced Air, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 24m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver.
Nashville is 2 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) had nonstop service from Advanced Air, last on the schedule in June 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 BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to BNA is about 3 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,768 miles (2,845 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT) and Los Angeles (LAX).