Santa Ana to Dallas (SNA–DAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
1,214 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 6m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN4320
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 AM
PDT
11:55 AM
CDT
3h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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WN1538
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 AM
PDT
11:55 AM
CDT
3h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN2218
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 AM
PDT
11:55 AM
CDT
3h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN1251
WN Southwest
7M8
11:15 AM
PDT
4:15 PM
CDT
3h
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN1312
WN Southwest
B38M
12:25 PM
PDT
5:25 PM
CDT
3h
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN4195
WN Southwest
7M8
12:55 PM
CDT T1
2:00 PM
PDT
3h 5m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN4300
WN Southwest
7M8
1:50 PM
CDT T1
2:55 PM
PDT
3h 5m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1277
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 PM
CDT T1
7:50 PM
PDT
3h 5m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
PHX Phoenix 4h 34m AAASF9 → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Dallas flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 40m DLEJAF9 → EJAJREWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Dallas flights
DEN Denver 5h 3m ACCMF9 → LXJWN Denver (DEN) to Dallas flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 29m AAAFDL → EJAWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Dallas flights
AUS Austin 5h 50m WN → WN Austin (AUS) to Dallas flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 55m ACASCM → KOWVJAWN San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas flights
OAK Oakland 5h 55m ASWN → DLXWN Oakland (OAK) to Dallas flights
SJC San Jose 6h 20m ASEJAWN → WN San Jose (SJC) to Dallas flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 28m WN → WN Sacramento (SMF) to Dallas flights
PDX Portland 7h 15m AS → EJAWN Portland (PDX) to Dallas flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Dallas
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,214 mi 3h 5m nonstop +2h ahead

SNA–DAL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and JSX lead the route. The flight covers 1,214 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–DAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h-3h10 72% – –
XE JSX 0 – – 72% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN + XE (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SNA to DAL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
PHX ~4h 34m LAS ~4h 40m BUR ~4h 53m DEN ~5h 3m SLC ~5h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,419
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 → DAL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
81%
Return
DAL → SNA
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → DAL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric SNA→DAL LGB→DAL ONT→DAL
Distance from SNA – 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5 2
Weekly flights 9 9 8
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 44m 2h 55m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Long Beach (LGB) to Dallas flights · Ontario (ONT) to Dallas flights · Hawthorne (HHR) to Dallas flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Dallas Love Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dallas is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · DAL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 8:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,214 mi / 1,953 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance1,214 mi / 1,953 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
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: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Dallas Love Field take about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,214 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SNA to DAL: Southwest Airlines and JSX.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver.
Dallas is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from DAL to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, ONT and HHR. 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 DAL

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and JSX. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SNA to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to DAL is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,214 miles (1,953 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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