Santa Ana to Memphis (SNA–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
1,589 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
PHX Phoenix 5h 6m AAASF9 → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Memphis flights
DEN Denver 5h 22m ACCMF9 → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Memphis flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 25m DLEJAF9 → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Memphis flights
DAL Dallas 5h 30m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Memphis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 33m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
AUS Austin 5h 40m WN → DLWN Austin (AUS) to Memphis flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 47m AFDLEJA → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Memphis flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 39m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
ORD Chicago 7h 4m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Memphis flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 17m AFDLEJA → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Memphis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Memphis
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,589 mi 3h 9m nonstop +2h ahead

SNA–MEM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Memphis (MEM) Memphis to Santa Ana flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
PHX ~5h 6m DEN ~5h 22m LAS ~5h 25m DAL ~5h 30m DFW ~5h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
734
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 → MEM
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
80%
Return
MEM → SNA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → MEM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Memphis from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric SNA→MEM LAX→MEM BUR→MEM
Distance from SNA – 36 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights – 12 –
Flight time 3h 9m 3h 36m 3h 25m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Memphis flights · Burbank (BUR) to Memphis flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Memphis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 8:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,589 mi / 2,557 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 9m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance1,589 mi / 2,557 km
Flight time3h 9m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
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: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Memphis International Airport take about 3h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 1,589 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MEM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Memphis is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from MEM to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 MEM

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNA to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to MEM is about 3 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,589 miles (2,557 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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