Santa Ana to Oakland (SNA–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
WN1722
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 AM
PDT
8:25 AM
PDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AS3434
AS Alaska
7:31 AM
PDT
9:05 AM
PDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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WN4362
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
PDT
9:40 AM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3899
WN Southwest
737
10:10 AM
PDT
11:35 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4390
WN Southwest
737
10:40 AM
PDT
12:05 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4160
WN Southwest
7S7
10:45 AM
PDT
12:10 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN5025
WN Southwest
7S7
11:05 AM
PDT
12:35 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN576
WN Southwest
7S7
12:30 PM
PDT
2:00 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1723
WN Southwest
7S7
2:30 PM
PDT
4:00 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1144
WN Southwest
7S7
3:10 PM
PDT
4:40 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN314
WN Southwest
7S7
3:15 PM
PDT
4:45 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN536
WN Southwest
737
4:15 PM
PDT
5:40 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2419
WN Southwest
7S7
4:45 PM
PDT
6:10 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3048
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
PDT
6:55 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3097
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
PDT
7:05 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4371
WN Southwest
7S7
5:40 PM
PDT
7:10 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN250
WN Southwest
737
6:30 PM
PDT
7:55 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1988
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 PM
PDT
9:30 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3419
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 PM
PDT
9:35 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2268
WN Southwest
737
6:25 AM
PDT T2
7:55 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN137
WN Southwest
737
8:10 AM
PDT T2
9:40 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3493
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
PDT T2
9:55 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3588
WN Southwest
737
10:10 AM
PDT T2
11:40 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3593
WN Southwest
7S7
10:35 AM
PDT T2
12:05 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AS3327
AS Alaska
10:36 AM
PDT
11:58 AM
PDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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WN3589
WN Southwest
7S7
12:05 PM
PDT T2
1:35 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4092
WN Southwest
7S7
12:45 PM
PDT T2
2:15 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1339
WN Southwest
7S7
1:45 PM
PDT T2
3:15 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN568
WN Southwest
7S7
2:40 PM
PDT T2
4:10 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1089
WN Southwest
7S7
5:20 PM
PDT T2
6:50 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4568
WN Southwest
7S7
5:45 PM
PDT T2
7:15 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3590
WN Southwest
737
6:00 PM
PDT T2
7:30 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN439
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 PM
PDT T2
7:35 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3592
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 PM
PDT T2
8:30 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Santa Ana to Oakland
2 carriers, 50 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 50 Flights/wk 371 mi 1h 25m nonstop 97 1-stop hubs

SNA–OAK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 371 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 49 737, 7S7 1h25-1h40 82%
AS Alaska Airlines 1 1h34 82% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (49 flights/wk, 98%)
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SNA to OAK direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
19
Nonstop flights
50
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
97
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
695
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.

Other ways to reach Oakland from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric SNA→OAK LGB→OAK ONT→OAK
Distance from SNA 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 50 28 27
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 20m 1h 19m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Oakland is 0 hours the same as Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 6:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
371 mi / 597 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 40m.

SNA–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance371 mi / 597 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights50 out / 52 return
1-stop connections97 hubs
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 40m. The route covers 371 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 50 nonstop flights per week from SNA to OAK. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCK, HHR, MMH, NUQ, LGB, TRM, BUR, MCC, MRY, SBA, CLD, UDD, PSP, STS, FAT, RNO, TUS, SCF, PRC, SUN, CLM, JAC, EUG, ASE, BZN, SAF, ABQ, APA, BFI, RIL, SAN, BJC, MTJ, ELP, AZA, EGE, PAE, YVR, SJD, FCA, OKC, YYC, OMA, SGR, DFW, BTR, ADS, LNK, HOU, PVR, IAH, MSP, MDW, SDF, TOL, MSY, IND, BNA, TYS, PDK, YIP, AGS, ATL, PVD, YYZ, KOA, HPN, IAD, PBI, OPF, PHL, FLL, TEB, MIA, CLT, RDU, OGG, MCO, PWM, FRG, BOS, LIH, AUS, JFK, PHX, SLC, BOI, SEA, LAS, PDX, DAL, DEN, SMF, HND, CMA, GEG and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from OAK to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, ONT and HHR. 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 OAK

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SNA to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to OAK ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 371 miles (597 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SCK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT) and Hawthorne (HHR).