Santa Ana to Phoenix (SNA–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Santa Ana to Phoenix
5 carriers, 227 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines
227 Flights/wk
338 mi
1h 9m nonstop
94 1-stop hubs
SNA–PHX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 338 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 94 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop SNA–PHX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| WN Southwest Airlines | 84 | 737, 7S7 | 1h09-1h30 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 76 | 32Q, 7M8, A21N, B38M | 1h22-1h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 48 | 32Q, 7M8, A21N, B38M | 1h22-1h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 12 | 20N, 32N, A20N | 1h18-1h27 | – | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 7M8 | 1h27 | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SNA to PHX direction.
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35
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227
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213
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to PHX.
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One-Stop Connections
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~33h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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 → PHX
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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65%
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83%
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77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
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77%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
SNA delays → PHX delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Santa Ana
Nearby airports with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
| Metric | SNA→PHX | LGB→PHX | ONT→PHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SNA | – | 19 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 227 | 57 | 116 |
| Flight time | 1h 9m | 1h 13m | 1h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 65% | – | – |
Long Beach (LGB) to Phoenix flights · Ontario (ONT) to Phoenix flights · Hawthorne (HHR) to Phoenix flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Phoenix is 0 hours
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SNA: PDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix.
SNA: PDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix.
Distance & Flight Time
338 mi / 544 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 9m to 1h 36m.
Getting from PHX
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Phoenix Climate
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
Facts
SNA–PHX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Phoenix route.
Route details
Distance338 mi / 544 km
Flight time1h 9m to 1h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights227 out / 213 return
1-stop connections94 hubs
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SNA to PHX flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport take approximately 1h 9m to 1h 36m. The route covers 338 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 227 nonstop flights per week from SNA to PHX. The return direction has about 213 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UDD, TRM, HHR, VNY, VGT, SAN, HII, FAT, MRY, SAF, RDM, ASE, APC, OGD, DRO, APA, RIL, MAF, ABQ, EGE, MCI, FTW, BFI, BZN, SUN, SAT, SGR, FSD, MKC, HOU, SUS, BNA, PWK, YXE, PVR, LUK, YWG, MDW, IND, NEW, GRR, CLE, OPF, TEB, TPA, YYZ, PBI, BWI, FLL, RDU, IAD, MIA, BOS, OGG, IDA, LIH, PVU, GEG, DFW, OAK, LAS, SFO, SJC, SMF, HND, SLC, DEN, MSP, PAE, PDX, TUS, YYC, GJT, DSM, BOI, DAL, SEA, IAH, AUS, RNO, MFR, ATL, EUG, EWR, COS, ORD, STS, PSC, YVR, DTW, SJD, CLT, JFK and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHX to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Block time is 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes on the 510 km sector. Eastbound flights are slightly faster with tailwinds from the Pacific. The route crosses the Sonoran Desert, and turbulence from thermal convection is common on summer afternoon departures.
American Airlines operates 3 to 5 daily nonstops feeding its Phoenix hub. Southwest Airlines adds 3 to 5 daily departures. These two carriers dominate the route with combined frequency of 6 to 10 daily nonstops. American uses A319 and 737-800 equipment. Southwest flies 737-700 and 737 MAX 8.
SNA has a single terminal with two concourses (A and B). It sits in the heart of Orange County, 3 km from the I-405. Security wait times are shorter than at LAX. The airport has a noise curfew from 10:00pm to 7:00am and mandates a steep departure climb to reduce noise over Newport Beach. Passengers sitting on the left side of the aircraft get ocean views on takeoff.
Phoenix Sky Harbor is American Airlines' western hub, with connections to over 100 domestic cities plus flights to Mexico, Canada, and London. Southwest also operates a large Phoenix base. SNA-PHX is a practical first leg for Orange County travelers heading to destinations across the Southwest, Texas, or the Mountain West on a single ticket through PHX.
PHX regularly exceeds 45 degrees Celsius in June and July. Extreme heat reduces aircraft lift performance and occasionally forces weight restrictions on departures, meaning fewer passengers or less cargo. Flights scheduled during the hottest part of the day (2:00pm to 5:00pm) are most affected. Early morning and evening flights operate normally.
Orange County to Phoenix: SoCal Desert Connector
SNA-PHX links Orange County with American Airlines' western hub across 510 km of desert in about 1 hour 15 minutes. American and Southwest split the route with 6 to 10 combined daily nonstops. American feeds its PHX hub network, while Southwest connects to its extensive Phoenix base. John Wayne Airport's compact layout and shorter security lines make it a practical alternative to LAX for travelers in Irvine, Newport Beach, Anaheim, and the surrounding communities.
Phoenix Sky Harbor connects to over 100 domestic destinations, making SNA-PHX a feeder route for Orange County travelers heading to cities across the western U.S., Texas, and Mexico. SNA's nighttime curfew means the last departures leave by 10:00pm and the first arrivals land after 7:00am. Summer heat at PHX occasionally causes afternoon departure weight restrictions, but early morning and evening flights are unaffected. The route carries a mix of business traffic between two tech-heavy metros and leisure travelers heading to Scottsdale, Sedona, and the Arizona golf scene.