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

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1,214 mi airlines 15/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN21
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 AM
PDT
11:50 AM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1223
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 AM
PDT
11:50 AM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3769
WN Southwest
737
7:05 AM
PDT
12:00 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2099
WN Southwest
7S7
9:45 AM
PDT
2:35 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4745
WN Southwest
737
10:10 AM
PDT
3:00 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3280
WN Southwest
737
2:00 PM
PDT
6:55 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2338
WN Southwest
7S7
2:05 PM
PDT
6:55 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN869
WN Southwest
7S7
5:55 PM
MDT T1
7:15 PM
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3419
WN Southwest
7S7
6:15 PM
MDT T1
7:35 PM
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2852
WN Southwest
7S7
7:30 PM
MDT T1
8:50 PM
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1227
WN Southwest
7S7
7:35 PM
MDT T1
8:55 PM
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3116
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 PM
MDT T1
9:15 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2328
WN Southwest
7S7
8:59 PM
MDT T1
10:07 PM
PDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN9005
WN Southwest
9:05 PM
MDT
9:49 PM
PDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Santa Ana to Dallas
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,214 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 82 1-stop hubs

SNA–DAL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,214 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 82 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 737, 7S7 2h50-3h05 74%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SNA to DAL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
82
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,489
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SNA → DAL
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
84%
Return
DAL → SNA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → DAL delays →

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 1 2 1
Weekly flights 15 15 15
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 50m 2h 50m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Dallas Love Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dallas is 1 hour ahead of Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · DAL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,214 mi / 1,953 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m to 3h 27m.

SNA–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance1,214 mi / 1,953 km
Flight time2h 50m to 3h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 20 return
1-stop connections82 hubs
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Dallas Love Field take approximately 2h 50m to 3h 27m. The route covers 1,214 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from SNA to DAL. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAF, SAN, HHR, SAF, SCF, UDD, VNY, SAT, FTW, TRM, CXO, HOU, HDN, ASE, APA, ABQ, MRY, GJT, MCC, CSL, RIL, SUS, EGE, JAC, APC, IAH, SJD, BZN, DSM, IND, SUN, PWK, MQY, MDW, RNO, LUK, RST, STS, YYJ, BFI, RDM, NEW, SOP, SRQ, TPA, YYC, EUG, RDU, BCT, FLL, BWI, ORL, IAD, OPF, YYZ, MIA, PBI, TEB, EWR, BOS, JFK, PDX, BNA, COS, MSP, AUS, PHX, LAS, SLC, SJC, DEN, SMF, ATL, TUS, OAK, SFO, SEA, ORD, CLT, HND, HCR and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas is 1 hour 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. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SNA to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to DAL ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,214 miles (1,953 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT) and Hawthorne (HHR).