Santa Ana to Des Moines (SNA–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
1,426 mi airlines charter/private 5/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 13m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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G42055
G4 Allegiant
320
9:28 AM
PDT TC
2:42 PM
CDT
3h 14m
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G42101
G4 Allegiant
320
9:28 AM
PDT TC
2:42 PM
CDT
3h 14m
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M T W T F S S
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G4449
G4 Allegiant
320
11:58 AM
PDT
5:12 PM
CDT
3h 14m
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M T W T F S S
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G4474
G4 Allegiant
320
8:00 AM
CDT
9:42 AM
PDT
3h 42m
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M T W T F S S
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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
DEN Denver 4h 51m ACCMF9 → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 55m AAASF9 → AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 58m DLEJAF9 → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 50m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 17m AFDLVS → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 6h 37m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
PDX Portland 6h 41m AS → G4 Portland (PDX) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 7h UA → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 33m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
AZA Mesa 14h 7m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Des Moines
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,426 mi 3h 14m nonstop +2h ahead

SNA–DSM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Allegiant Air and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,426 miles in approximately 3h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SNA Routes DSM Routes SNA Live Flights DSM Live Flights SNA Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Santa Ana flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 5 320 3h14 72% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 72% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (5 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 DSM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
DEN ~4h 51m PHX ~4h 55m LAS ~4h 58m BUR ~5h 8m IDA ~5h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
825
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 → DSM
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
84%
Return
DSM → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric SNA→DSM LAX→DSM BUR→DSM
Distance from SNA – 36 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 5 7 2
Flight time 3h 14m 3h 38m 3h 20m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines flights · Burbank (BUR) to Des Moines flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,426 mi / 2,295 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 14m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,426 mi / 2,295 km
Flight time3h 14m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 2 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: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 3h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 1,426 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SNA to DSM: Allegiant Air and United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from DSM to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, BUR and PSP. 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 DSM

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air and United Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SNA to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to DSM is about 3 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,426 miles (2,295 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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