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

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Santa Ana to Nashville
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,768 mi 3h 17m nonstop +2h ahead 153 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 3h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 153 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 0 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to BNA.
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One-Stop Connections
153
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,057
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.

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 1 8 7
Flight time 3h 17m 3h 40m 3h 35m
Departure OTP 100%
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 17m.
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 17m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections153 hubs
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 approximately 3h 17m. The route covers 1,768 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SNA to BNA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ELP, SUS, TXK, SAF, SGR, ASE, BTR, UDD, HDN, DWH, MKT, NUQ, SBA, TRM, JAC, PSP, CLD, TUS, MCI, PDK, SUN, APA, RIL, EGE, SCF, ABQ, IDA, LGB, MKC, IFP, LUK, COS, BUR, CCR, SAT, SDF, OMA, LEX, CXO, MRY, TME, STL, TYQ, HOU, NEW, TRI, TYS, APC, DSI, MSY, SBP, CSG, MDW, IND, LBB, SAC, MTJ, OKC, PWK, FSD, RNO, AIK, FCA, SJC, OAK, ORL, FTW, AGS, BZN, RST, LNK, SBN, PIT, BOI, OXC, CHS, RIC, PSC, GRR, SUA, YWG, CLE, CGF, STS, BCT, APF, BFI, OPF, GSP, SRQ, IAD, FXE, HPN, PBI, TEB, TTN, LAL, EUG, SAN, SWF, TPA, PHL, BWI, YYZ, FLL, GCM, FRG, PLS, PVD, NAS, MIA, LIR, BOS, HVN, PWM, SXM, SJU, SMF, AUS, CMH, PVU, LAS, PHX, FAB, SFO, MSP, ORD, SEA, IAH, DAL, DEN, DFW, JFK, EWR, SLC, YYC, CVG, ATL, RDU, MCO, CLT, PDX, DSM, DTW, MAF, SJD, ADS, HCR, CHA, HND, SVH, CMA and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SNA to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to BNA ranges from 3 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,768 miles (2,845 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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