Santa Ana to Rochester (SNA–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
1,530 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 6h 39m AAACAS → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 54m AFDLVS → DLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
YYC Calgary ~6h 55m WS → CNK Calgary (YYC) to Rochester flights
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Santa Ana to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,530 mi 3h 22m nonstop +2h ahead

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

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All flights from Rochester (RST) Rochester to Santa Ana flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ORD ~6h 39m YYC ~6h 55m MSP ~7h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
74
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 → RST
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
RST → SNA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rochester from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric SNA→RST BUR→RST
Distance from SNA – 46 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 3h 22m 3h 26m
Departure OTP 70% –
Burbank (BUR) to Rochester flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Rochester International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 8:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
1,530 mi / 2,462 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 22m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance1,530 mi / 2,462 km
Flight time3h 22m
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: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Rochester International Airport take about 3h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 1,530 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Rochester is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from RST to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR. 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 RST

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

SNA to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to RST is about 3 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,530 miles (2,462 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR).