Santa Ana to Fort Lauderdale (SNA–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Santa Ana to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,307 mi 4h 13m nonstop +3h ahead 131 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SNA and FLL, connecting options are available through 131 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
131
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,835
Candidates
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric SNA→FLL ONT→FLL LAX→FLL
Distance from SNA – 30 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 11
Weekly flights 1 – 103
Flight time 4h 13m 4h 25m 4h 36m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Ontario (ONT) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Burbank (BUR) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Fort Lauderdale is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 9:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
2,307 mi / 3,712 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 13m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SNA–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance2,307 mi / 3,712 km
Flight time4h 13m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections131 hubs
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 4h 13m. The route covers 2,307 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SNA to FLL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MQY, ICT, ADS, SUS, APF, BCT, OPF, SUA, ELP, TUS, BTR, PDK, SGR, BUR, MSY, UST, SAT, HOU, LBB, SRQ, DWH, TME, MCI, AIK, FTW, MIA, BJC, APA, ASE, LUK, ORL, HII, DSI, AGS, CHA, BNA, TPA, JAC, TYS, RIL, UDD, CHS, OSU, SDF, OMA, GCM, STL, NEW, OGD, SJC, SJD, MDW, HDN, LEX, NAS, SUN, EGE, NUQ, PWK, IND, TOL, OAK, YIP, RIC, PVR, PIT, BZN, FSD, MKC, CGF, GSP, YWG, PNE, TEB, IAD, TRM, STS, OXC, SOP, BFI, CLE, BLM, HPN, PHL, BWI, GRR, SBN, FRG, SAN, TTN, RNO, YEG, PVD, SWF, YYZ, PLS, LIR, PWM, BOS, HVN, PDX, YYC, SJU, YVR, SXM, LIM, JWN, AUS, MCO, SFO, DEN, IAH, LAS, CMH, EWR, FAB, DTW, JFK, DFW, MSP, CVG, ATL, DAL, PHX, ORD, CLT, SLC, SEA, RDU, DSM and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from FLL 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.
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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 FLL

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNA to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to FLL ranges from 4 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,307 miles (3,712 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

131 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MQY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Los Angeles (LAX) and Burbank (BUR).