Santa Ana to Richmond (SNA–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
2,276 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 2w 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
DEN Denver 6h 47m ACCMF9 → EJAF9UA Denver (DEN) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 49m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 58m DLEJAF9 → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Richmond flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 8m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 14m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
ORD Chicago 7h 18m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 23m ACASCM → EJAMX San Francisco (SFO) to Richmond flights
IAH Houston 7h 28m UA → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Richmond flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 42m AFDLVS → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Richmond flights
EWR Newark 7h 59m ACUA → ACG7UA Newark (EWR) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Richmond
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,276 mi 4h 10m nonstop +3h ahead

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

Also explore SNA Routes RIC Routes SNA Live Flights RIC Live Flights SNA Delays RIC Delays
All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Santa Ana flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DEN ~6h 47m ATL ~6h 49m LAS ~6h 58m DFW ~7h 8m STL ~7h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
874
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 → RIC
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
72%
Return
RIC → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric SNA→RIC LAX→RIC SAN→RIC
Distance from SNA – 36 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 3 –
Flight time 4h 10m 5h 11m 3h 57m
Departure OTP 70% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Richmond flights · San Diego (SAN) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 9:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
2,276 mi / 3,663 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance2,276 mi / 3,663 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
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: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 2,276 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Harry Reid.
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from RIC to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX and SAN. 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 RIC

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNA to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to RIC is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,276 miles (3,663 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX) and San Diego (SAN).