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

SNA Airport Page →
1,857 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h AAASBA → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chattanooga flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 22m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chattanooga flights
ORD Chicago 6h 55m AAACAS → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Chattanooga flights
DTW Detroit 7h 3m DL → DLVSWS Detroit (DTW) to Chattanooga flights
IAH Houston 7h 44m UA → UA Houston (IAH) to Chattanooga flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 51m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Chattanooga flights
EWR Newark 16h 59m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Chattanooga flights
DEN Denver 17h 37m ACCMF9 → UA Denver (DEN) to Chattanooga flights
LAS Las Vegas ~5h 52m DLEJAF9 → Las Vegas (LAS) to Chattanooga flights
AUS Austin ~6h 29m WN → Austin (AUS) to Chattanooga flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Chattanooga
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,857 mi 3h 24m nonstop +3h ahead

SNA–CHA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Chattanooga (CHA) Chattanooga to Santa Ana flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
LAS ~5h 52m DFW ~6h 0m ATL ~6h 22m AUS ~6h 29m ORD ~6h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
394
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 → CHA
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
CHA → SNA
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays →
Alternatives

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 – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 3h 24m 3h 26m
Departure OTP 60% –
San Bernardino (SBD) to Chattanooga flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
Facts

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)Charter / private
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: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
FAQ

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 about 3h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 1,857 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.
Chattanooga is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Nearby alternatives include SBD. 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 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 is about 3 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,857 miles (2,989 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Bernardino (SBD).