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

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371 mi airlines 85/wk
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Flight Schedule 43 flights Verified 1h ago
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WN1722
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7S7
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WN4506
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7S7
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WN4362
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7S7
8:05 AM
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9:40 AM
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WN4390
WN Southwest
7S7
9:10 AM
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10:35 AM
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WN404
WN Southwest
737
9:45 AM
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11:20 AM
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1h 35m
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WN3899
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
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11:35 AM
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WN458
WN Southwest
737
10:25 AM
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WN204
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737
10:35 AM
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12:10 PM
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WN576
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7S7
12:30 PM
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WN4507
WN Southwest
7S7
12:50 PM
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2:20 PM
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WN3097
WN Southwest
7S7
2:00 PM
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3:25 PM
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WN1723
WN Southwest
7S7
2:30 PM
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WN314
WN Southwest
7S7
3:15 PM
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4:45 PM
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1h 30m
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WN1597
WN Southwest
7S7
3:15 PM
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4:45 PM
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WN278
WN Southwest
7S7
4:50 PM
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6:20 PM
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WN1232
WN Southwest
7S7
5:15 PM
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6:50 PM
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WN3048
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7S7
5:30 PM
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6:55 PM
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WN4371
WN Southwest
7S7
5:40 PM
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7:10 PM
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1h 30m
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WN250
WN Southwest
7S7
6:30 PM
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7:55 PM
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1h 25m
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WN536
WN Southwest
7S7
7:30 PM
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8:55 PM
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1h 25m
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WN1988
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 PM
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9:30 PM
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1h 25m
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WN3419
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 PM
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9:35 PM
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1h 25m
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WN1409
WN Southwest
7S7
8:30 PM
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10:00 PM
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1h 30m
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WN1892
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 AM
PDT T2
7:35 AM
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1h 30m
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WN2268
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 AM
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8:30 AM
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1h 30m
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WN726
WN Southwest
737
7:05 AM
PDT T2
8:30 AM
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1h 25m
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WN1199
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 AM
PDT T2
9:25 AM
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WN137
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 AM
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9:40 AM
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1h 30m
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WN1984
WN Southwest
737
10:04 AM
PDT T2
11:26 AM
PDT
1h 22m
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WN3588
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
PDT T2
11:40 AM
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1h 30m
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WN3593
WN Southwest
7S7
10:35 AM
PDT T2
12:05 PM
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1h 30m
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WN4100
WN Southwest
737
11:40 AM
PDT T2
1:15 PM
PDT
1h 35m
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WN3589
WN Southwest
7S7
12:05 PM
PDT T2
1:35 PM
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1h 30m
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WN1339
WN Southwest
7S7
2:10 PM
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3:40 PM
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1h 30m
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WN4101
WN Southwest
7S7
2:15 PM
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3:40 PM
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1h 25m
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WN4102
WN Southwest
7S7
4:33 PM
PDT T2
5:52 PM
PDT
1h 19m
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WN1089
WN Southwest
7S7
4:35 PM
PDT T2
6:05 PM
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WN4504
WN Southwest
7S7
5:40 PM
PDT T2
7:10 PM
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WN3590
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 PM
PDT T2
7:30 PM
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1h 30m
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WN439
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 PM
PDT T2
7:35 PM
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1h 30m
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WN4103
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
PDT T2
8:20 PM
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1h 25m
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WN4619
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 PM
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9:40 PM
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WN3592
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 PM
PDT T2
10:05 PM
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Santa Ana to Oakland
1 carrier, 85 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 85 Flights/wk 371 mi 1h 25m nonstop 57 1-stop hubs

SNA–OAK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 371 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 57 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 85 737, 7S7 1h25-1h40 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (85 flights/wk, 100%)
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
15
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
23
Nonstop flights
85
Outbound / wk
89
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
708
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SNA → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
OAK → SNA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → OAK delays →

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 1 1 1
Weekly flights 85 54 54
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 20m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 100%
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)1
Weekly flights85 out / 89 return
1-stop connections57 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.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 85 nonstop flights per week from SNA to OAK. The return direction has about 89 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HHR, VNY, FAT, UDD, MRY, TRM, SAN, SMF, SCF, SFO, PRC, TUS, BFI, JAC, APA, EUG, ASE, AZA, SAF, SUN, BZN, EGE, YVR, RIL, ABQ, DFW, PVR, HOU, BNA, MDW, YIP, SJD, IAD, PVD, ATL, OPF, TEB, FLL, OGG, MIA, PBI, LIH, BOS, CLT, JFK, DAL, LAS, PHX, SEA, SLC, DEN, PDX, GEG, AUS, BOI, HND 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 Southwest Airlines. With 85 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 85 weekly flights outbound and 89 return, totaling 174 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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