Santa Ana to Madison (SNA–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,667 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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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 5h 28m ACCMF9 → F9UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Madison flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 1m AFDLEJA → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Madison flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 2m AAASF9 → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Madison flights
ORD Chicago 6h 19m AAACAS → AAASBA Chicago (ORD) to Madison flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 21m AAASBA → AAG3QF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Madison flights
DTW Detroit 6h 29m DL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Madison flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 26m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Madison flights
EWR Newark 10h 25m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Madison flights
CLT Charlotte 11h 5m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Madison flights
MCO Orlando ~9h 56m MX → MX Orlando (MCO) to Madison flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Madison
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,667 mi 4h 5m nonstop +2h ahead

SNA–MSN had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,667 miles in 4h 5m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SNA Routes MSN Routes SNA Live Flights MSN Live Flights SNA Delays MSN Delays
All flights from Madison (MSN) Madison to Santa Ana flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SNA–MSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
DEN ~5h 28m MSP ~6h 1m PHX ~6h 2m ORD ~6h 19m DFW ~6h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
454
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 → MSN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
MSN → 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 → MSN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Madison from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Metric SNA→MSN ONT→MSN LAX→MSN
Distance from SNA – 30 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 5
Weekly flights – – 3
Flight time 4h 5m 3h 20m 3h 18m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Ontario (ONT) to Madison flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Madison flights · Burbank (BUR) to Madison flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 8:00 PM in Madison.
Distance & Flight Time
1,667 mi / 2,683 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Madison route.
Route details
Distance1,667 mi / 2,683 km
Flight time4h 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
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: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to MSN flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field take about 4h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,667 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SNA to MSN: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 5m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSN 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.
Madison is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Nearby alternatives include ONT, 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 MSN

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SNA to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to MSN is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,667 miles (2,683 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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