Santa Ana to New Orleans (SNA–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
1,635 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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 14m AAASF9 → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 5h 27m UA → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 28m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 29m DLEJAF9 → MXWN Las Vegas (LAS) to New Orleans flights
AUS Austin 5h 34m WN → AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
DAL Dallas 5h 35m LXJWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
DEN Denver 5h 45m ACCMF9 → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 43m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 46m ACASCM → EJANZUA San Francisco (SFO) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago 7h 38m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,635 mi 2h 54m nonstop +2h ahead

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

Also explore SNA Routes MSY Routes SNA Live Flights MSY Live Flights SNA Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Santa Ana flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
PHX ~5h 14m SMF ~5h 26m IAH ~5h 27m DFW ~5h 28m LAS ~5h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,298
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 → MSY
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
47%
Return
MSY → SNA
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric SNA→MSY LGB→MSY LAX→MSY
Distance from SNA – 19 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 8
Weekly flights – 1 66
Flight time 2h 54m 3h 27m 3h 29m
Departure OTP 70% – –
Long Beach (LGB) to New Orleans flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans flights · Carlsbad (CLD) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,635 mi / 2,632 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 54m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,635 mi / 2,632 km
Flight time2h 54m
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: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 2h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 1,635 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from MSY to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, LAX 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 MSY

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNA to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to MSY is about 2 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,635 miles (2,632 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles (LAX) and Carlsbad (CLD).