Santa Ana to Baltimore (SNA–BWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
2,302 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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✈ Nonstop

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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
DEN Denver 6h 30m ACCMF9 → EJAUAWN Denver (DEN) to Baltimore flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 31m AAASF9 → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Baltimore flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 40m DLF9LXJ → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Baltimore flights
DAL Dallas 6h 43m EJAWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Baltimore flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 53m AFDLVS → DLKESY Minneapolis (MSP) to Baltimore flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 56m AFDLEJA → DLKEWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Baltimore flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 9m AAASBA → AACXF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Baltimore flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 13m AFAMDL → 8CAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Baltimore flights
ORD Chicago 7h 16m AAACAS → AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Baltimore flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 29m AA → AAF9MH Charlotte (CLT) to Baltimore flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Baltimore
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,302 mi 5h 29m nonstop +3h ahead

SNA–BWI had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 2,302 miles in 5h 29m.

Also explore SNA Routes BWI Routes SNA Live Flights BWI Live Flights SNA Delays BWI Delays
All flights from Baltimore (BWI) Baltimore to Santa Ana flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SNA–BWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 61% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
DEN ~6h 30m PHX ~6h 31m LAS ~6h 40m DAL ~6h 43m MDW ~6h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,666
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 → BWI
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
77%
Return
BWI → SNA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → BWI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Baltimore from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Metric SNA→BWI LGB→BWI ONT→BWI
Distance from SNA – 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 1 6
Flight time 5h 29m 4h 55m 4h 50m
Departure OTP 61% – –
Long Beach (LGB) to Baltimore flights · Ontario (ONT) to Baltimore flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Baltimore flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 9:00 PM in Baltimore.
Distance & Flight Time
2,302 mi / 3,704 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 29m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–BWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance2,302 mi / 3,704 km
Flight time5h 29m
Time difference+3 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: BWI
Full nameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to BWI flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport take about 5h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 2,302 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SNA to BWI: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 29m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
Baltimore is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from BWI 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 BWI

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 BWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to BWI is about 5 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,302 miles (3,704 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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