Santa Ana to Dallas-Fort Worth (SNA–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,202 mi airlines 291/wk
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Flight Schedule 82 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1382+3
AA American
7M8
6:42 AM
PDT TA
11:43 AM
CDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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BA6571cs
BA British
7M8
6:45 AM
PDT TA
11:53 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AS4335
AS Alaska
7M8
6:45 AM
PDT
12:01 PM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA2372
AA American
7M8
8:00 AM
PDT
1:14 PM
CDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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BA5676cs
BA British
B38M
8:17 AM
PDT TA
1:24 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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GF4134cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
7M8
8:17 AM
PDT TA
1:24 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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BA5089cs
BA British
7M8
8:17 AM
PDT TA
1:24 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA2596+2
AA American
B38M
8:17 AM
PDT TA
1:24 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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IB4710+1
IB Iberia
7M8
8:45 AM
PDT
1:45 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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AS6372
AS Alaska
7M8
9:15 AM
PDT
2:24 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA2644
AA American
7M8
9:15 AM
PDT
2:24 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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GF4265cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
7M8
9:30 AM
PDT TA
2:35 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA2901+4
AA American
B38M
9:30 AM
PDT TA
2:35 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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BA5319cs
BA British
B38M
9:30 AM
PDT TA
2:35 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS4120cs
AS Alaska
B38M
9:30 AM
PDT TA
2:35 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA2680
AA American
7M8
10:30 AM
PDT
3:37 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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IB4068+1
IB Iberia
B38M
10:55 AM
PDT TA
3:55 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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GF6871+2
GF Great Barrier Airlines
B38M
10:55 AM
PDT TA
3:55 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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IB4959
IB Iberia
7M8
11:00 AM
PDT
4:05 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS4227cs
AS Alaska
7M8
11:00 AM
PDT TA
4:05 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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GF4273cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
B38M
11:00 AM
PDT TA
4:05 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA3208+3
AA American
7M8
11:00 AM
PDT TA
4:05 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA2672
AA American
7M8
12:01 PM
PDT
5:15 PM
CDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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QR2717
QR Qatar
7M8
12:01 PM
PDT
5:15 PM
CDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA2669
AA American
32Q
1:01 PM
PDT
6:17 PM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA2485
AA American
7M8
1:23 PM
PDT
6:31 PM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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QF3012
QF Qant
7M8
1:23 PM
PDT
6:31 PM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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IB4699
IB Iberia
7M8
2:30 PM
PDT
7:48 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA2684
AA American
7M8
2:30 PM
PDT
7:48 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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GF6600cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
7M8
2:42 PM
PDT TA
7:50 PM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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GF6706+1
GF Great Barrier Airlines
B38M
2:47 PM
PDT TA
7:54 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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QF4764+2
QF Qant
7M8
2:47 PM
PDT TA
7:54 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA2920+1
AA American
738
4:32 PM
PDT TA
9:23 PM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA2688
AA American
7M8
4:39 PM
PDT
9:50 PM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AS4371
AS Alaska
7M8
4:39 PM
PDT
9:50 PM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AS4122
AS Alaska
7M8
4:39 PM
PDT
9:44 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS4468
AS Alaska
7M8
4:39 PM
PDT
9:44 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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GF4358cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
7M8
4:39 PM
PDT TA
9:44 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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QR2918+2
QR Qatar
B38M
4:45 PM
PDT TA
9:49 PM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA2916+1
AA American
7M8
6:03 PM
PDT TA
10:44 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA2668
AA American
7M8
6:38 PM
PDT
11:43 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS4125+1
AS Alaska
7M8
6:38 PM
PDT
11:43 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA3203+1
AA American
7M8
6:51 PM
PDT
11:50 PM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AS4081cs
AS Alaska
B38M
6:51 PM
PDT TA
11:50 PM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AS4584
AS Alaska
7M8
6:51 PM
PDT
11:50 PM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AS6372
AS Alaska
7M8
7:07 AM
CDT
8:22 AM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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BA1884
BA British
7M8
7:07 AM
CDT
8:22 AM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA2644
AA American
7M8
7:07 AM
CDT
8:22 AM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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BA4915cs
BA British
B38M
7:10 AM
CDT TA
8:33 AM
PDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AS4120+1
AS Alaska
B38M
7:10 AM
CDT TA
8:33 AM
PDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA2901+4
AA American
7M8
7:10 AM
CDT
8:33 AM
PDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA2680
AA American
7M8
8:25 AM
CDT
9:40 AM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA3208+3
AA American
7M8
8:45 AM
CDT TD
10:08 AM
PDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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BA4927cs
BA British
B38M
8:45 AM
CDT TD
10:08 AM
PDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA2672
AA American
7M8
9:43 AM
CDT
10:59 AM
PDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA2543
AA American
7M8
10:40 AM
CDT TA
12:05 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA2669
AA American
32Q
10:51 AM
CDT
12:11 PM
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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QR7845
QR Qatar
7M8
12:23 PM
CDT
1:39 PM
PDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA2684
AA American
7M8
12:23 PM
CDT
1:39 PM
PDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA2916+1
AA American
B38M
12:26 PM
CDT TD
1:44 PM
PDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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QR2604
QR Qatar
7M8
12:28 PM
CDT
1:49 PM
PDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
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QF4341+2
QF Qant
7M8
2:25 PM
CDT
3:54 PM
PDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA2920+1
AA American
7M8
2:27 PM
CDT
3:36 PM
PDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AS4371
AS Alaska
7M8
2:28 PM
CDT
3:41 PM
PDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA2688
AA American
7M8
2:28 PM
CDT
3:41 PM
PDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AS4122
AS Alaska
7M8
2:28 PM
CDT
3:49 PM
PDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
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QR2585
QR Qatar
7M8
2:28 PM
CDT
3:41 PM
PDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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BA1823+1
BA British
7M8
2:36 PM
CDT
3:49 PM
PDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AS4125+1
AS Alaska
7M8
4:37 PM
CDT
5:48 PM
PDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AA2668
AA American
7M8
4:37 PM
CDT
5:48 PM
PDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AA1472+3
AA American
B38M
5:06 PM
CDT TB
6:29 PM
PDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AS4511cs
AS Alaska
B38M
5:06 PM
CDT TB
6:29 PM
PDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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GF6488cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
7M8
5:06 PM
CDT TB
6:29 PM
PDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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BA4331cs
BA British
B38M
5:06 PM
CDT TB
6:29 PM
PDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AS4030cs
AS Alaska
B38M
7:25 PM
CDT TA
8:50 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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IB4444
IB Iberia
7M8
7:25 PM
CDT
8:50 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA806+1
AA American
7M8
7:31 PM
CDT TA
8:56 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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QR2490
QR Qatar
7M8
9:20 PM
CDT
10:45 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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GF6406cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
B38M
9:20 PM
CDT TD
10:45 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA348+3
AA American
7M8
9:20 PM
CDT
10:45 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AS4432cs
AS Alaska
7M8
9:20 PM
CDT
10:45 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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BA4333cs
BA British
7M8
9:20 PM
CDT
10:45 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Santa Ana to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 291 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 291 Flights/wk 1,202 mi 2h 41m nonstop +2h ahead 142 1-stop hubs

SNA–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,202 miles in approximately 2h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 142 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, GF, IB, QF, QR 108 32Q, 738, 7M8, B38M 2h41-3h18 88% Oneworld AS, BA, GF, IB, QF, QR
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, AS, BA, GF, IB, QF, QR
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, AS, BA, GF, IB, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (108 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 DFW direction.
Mon
44
flights
Tue
41
flights
Wed
42
flights
Thu
41
flights
Fri
42
flights
Sat
40
flights
Sun
41
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
45
Nonstop flights
291
Outbound / wk
250
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
142
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,739
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.

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric SNA→DFW ONT→DFW LAX→DFW
Distance from SNA 30 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 24
Weekly flights 291 137 541
Flight time 2h 41m 2h 53m 2h 19m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 8:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,202 mi / 1,935 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 41m to 3h 18m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

SNA–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,202 mi / 1,935 km
Flight time2h 41m to 3h 18m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights291 out / 250 return
1-stop connections142 hubs
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 41m to 3h 18m. The route covers 1,202 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 6 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 291 nonstop flights per week from SNA to DFW. The return direction has about 250 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MHR, TXK, SCF, ADS, CXO, APA, ABQ, ELP, MAF, SGR, SUS, SAT, DWH, BUR, SAF, PSP, SWO, BTR, ICT, CLD, FTW, MCI, HOU, SBA, ASE, SBP, DRO, HDN, MTJ, OKC, FAT, LBB, MKC, MRY, JAC, OMA, DSI, MSY, EGE, LNK, MQY, NUQ, MFR, BZN, STL, FSD, RIL, OAK, RST, BNA, SAN, SDF, CHA, MDW, IND, TYS, LEX, PDK, LUK, FCA, TRI, APF, CRP, PIT, AGS, SBN, CHS, PSC, PBI, CLE, TEB, SRQ, RIC, BFI, TPA, GSP, IAD, FLL, SUA, HPN, YIP, BCT, UST, TTN, ORL, YYZ, GCM, PHL, MIA, BWI, OPF, HVN, NAS, PWM, MQT, BOS, PLS, LIR, PAE, SJU, OGG, AUS, KOA, YYC, JWN, DSM, LAS, SFO, PHX, SMF, PVU, DEN, IAH, SLC, EWR, SEA, IDA, GJT, COS, ORD, PDX, SJC, TUS, MSP, BOI, CVG, HND, ATL, MSO, DTW, CMH, GEG, RNO, CLT, JFK, STS, SJD, MCO, RDU, GRR, PVR and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from DFW to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT, 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 DFW

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 291 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SNA to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to DFW ranges from 2 hours 41 minutes to 3 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,202 miles (1,935 km). There are approximately 291 weekly flights outbound and 250 return, totaling 541 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

142 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MHR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Los Angeles (LAX) and Burbank (BUR).