Santa Ana to Cabo San Lucas (SNA–CSL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Santa Ana to Cabo San Lucas
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 884 mi 2h 13m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SNA and CSL, connecting options are available through 7 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to CSL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
SAF ~4h 56m MAF ~5h 25m BZN ~6h 16m YWG ~6h 59m YYC ~8h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
23
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 → CSL
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
CSL → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cabo San Lucas from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Cabo San Lucas International Airport.
Metric SNA→CSL LAX→CSL
Distance from SNA – 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 13m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 70% –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Cabo San Lucas flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Cabo San Lucas International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cabo San Lucas is 0 hours the same as Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · CSL: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 6:00 PM in Cabo San Lucas.
Distance & Flight Time
884 mi / 1,422 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SNA–CSL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Cabo San Lucas route.
Route details
Distance884 mi / 1,422 km
Flight time2h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: CSL
Full nameCabo San Lucas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCSL / MMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation459 ft / 140 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to CSL flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Cabo San Lucas International Airport take approximately 2h 13m. The route covers 884 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SNA to CSL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAF, MAF, BZN, YWG, YYC, HND and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include 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 CSL

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNA to CSL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to CSL ranges from 2 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 884 miles (1,422 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).