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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
G4480
G4 Allegiant
320
9:45 AM
PDT
3:01 PM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4477
G4 Allegiant
320
9:45 AM
PDT TC
3:01 PM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4466
G4 Allegiant
320
9:50 AM
PDT
3:06 PM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4457
G4 Allegiant
320
7:05 AM
CDT
9:00 AM
PDT
3h 55m
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 Des Moines
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,426 mi 3h 16m nonstop +2h ahead 26 1-stop hubs

SNA–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,426 miles in approximately 3h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 4 320 3h16 100%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (4 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 DSM direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
575
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 → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → DSM delays →

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric SNA→DSM LAX→DSM PSP→DSM
Distance from SNA 36 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 4 14 1
Flight time 3h 16m 3h 32m 2h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Des Moines International Airport.

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 16m.

SNA–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,426 mi / 2,295 km
Flight time3h 16m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 2 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

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 approximately 3h 16m. The route covers 1,426 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from SNA to DSM. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, AZA, BNA, IDA, COS, MDW, HOU, YVR, BWI, SRQ, OXC, PBI, TEB, FLL, AUS, MIA, MSP, DEN, ATL, CLT, PHX, DFW, LAS, IAH, ORD and DTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SNA to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to DSM ranges from 3 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,426 miles (2,295 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX) and Palm Springs (PSP).