Santa Ana to Smyrna (SNA–MQY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
1,777 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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 2 hubs
CLT Charlotte 25h 51m AA → LF Charlotte (CLT) to Smyrna flights
MCO Orlando ~7h 24m MX → Orlando (MCO) to Smyrna flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Santa Ana to Smyrna
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,777 mi 2h 4m nonstop +2h ahead

SNA–MQY 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 Smyrna (MQY) Smyrna to Santa Ana flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to MQY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
MCO ~7h 24m CLT ~25h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → MQY
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
MQY → SNA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Smyrna from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Smyrna Airport.
Metric SNA→MQY LAX→MQY BUR→MQY
Distance from SNA – 36 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 2h 4m 2h 39m 3h 58m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Smyrna flights · Burbank (BUR) to Smyrna flights · Carlsbad (CLD) to Smyrna flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Smyrna Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 8:00 PM in Smyrna.
Distance & Flight Time
1,777 mi / 2,860 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 4m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–MQY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Smyrna route.
Route details
Distance1,777 mi / 2,860 km
Flight time2h 4m
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: MQY
Full nameSmyrna Airport
IATA / ICAOMQY / KMQY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation543 ft / 166 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to MQY flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Smyrna Airport take about 2h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 1,777 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas.
Smyrna is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from MQY to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, BUR and CLD. 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 MQY

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

SNA to MQY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to MQY is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,777 miles (2,860 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Burbank (BUR) and Carlsbad (CLD).