Santa Ana to Chattanooga (SNA–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,857 mi airlines 1/wk
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Santa Ana to Chattanooga
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,857 mi 3h 24m nonstop +3h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SNA and CHA, connecting options are available through 34 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
371
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 Chattanooga from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric SNA→CHA SBD→CHA
Distance from SNA 47 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 3h 24m 3h 26m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 9:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
1,857 mi / 2,989 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 24m.

SNA–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance1,857 mi / 2,989 km
Flight time3h 24m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take approximately 3h 24m. The route covers 1,857 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SNA to CHA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, BNA, SDF, SBD, TYS, MDW, HOU, DAL, AUS, PWK, PIT, YIP, CHS, PHL, CMH, PBI, TPA, RNO, RDU, DEN, IAD, FLL, TEB, MIA, NAS, LAS, CLT, ATL, DFW, IAH, ORD, DTW, EWR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chattanooga is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Nearby alternatives include SBD. 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 CHA

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNA to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to CHA ranges from 3 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,857 miles (2,989 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Bernardino (SBD).