Santa Ana to Cleveland (SNA–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
2,029 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 27m 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
LAS Las Vegas 6h 1m DLF9JRT → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Cleveland flights
DEN Denver 6h 7m ACCMF9 → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Cleveland flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 8m AAASF9 → AAF9WN Phoenix (PHX) to Cleveland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 16m AFDLEJA → DLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Cleveland flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 25m AFDLVS → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cleveland flights
ORD Chicago 6h 43m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 50m AAASBA → AACXF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cleveland flights
IAH Houston 7h 1m UA → NZUA Houston (IAH) to Cleveland flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 14m ACASCM → UAVA San Francisco (SFO) to Cleveland flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 15m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,029 mi 3h 57m nonstop +3h ahead

SNA–CLE had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 2,029 miles in 3h 57m.

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All flights from Cleveland (CLE) Cleveland to Santa Ana flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SNA–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 100% 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 CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
LAS ~6h 1m DEN ~6h 7m PHX ~6h 8m SLC ~6h 16m MSP ~6h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,051
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 → CLE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
Return
CLE → SNA
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → CLE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric SNA→CLE LGB→CLE LAX→CLE
Distance from SNA – 19 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 7
Weekly flights – 1 49
Flight time 3h 57m 4h 25m 4h 35m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Long Beach (LGB) to Cleveland flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Cleveland flights · Burbank (BUR) to Cleveland flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 9:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,029 mi / 3,264 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 57m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance2,029 mi / 3,264 km
Flight time3h 57m
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: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take about 3h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 2,029 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SNA to CLE: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 57m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Cleveland is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from CLE to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, LAX and BUR. 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 CLE

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to CLE is about 3 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,029 miles (3,264 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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