Santa Ana to San Diego (SNA–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Santa Ana to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 76 mi 2h 30m nonstop 115 1-stop hubs

SNA–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 76 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 115 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 63% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
115
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,762
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric SNA→SAN LGB→SAN LAX→SAN
Distance from SNA – 19 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 18
Weekly flights 0 – 210
Flight time 2h 30m 0h 20m 0h 27m
Departure OTP 63% – –
Long Beach (LGB) to San Diego flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights · Burbank (BUR) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
76 mi / 122 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Facts

SNA–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance76 mi / 122 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections115 hubs
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 76 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LGB, BUR, TRM, PSP, SBA, MMH, SBP, SCF, LVK, SAC, MRY, TUS, FAT, GYR, APC, ELP, CCR, SAF, ABQ, JAC, OGD, GJT, SUN, APA, BJC, RDM, HDN, BFI, BZN, EGE, SAT, FCA, FTW, MCI, PSC, ICT, SGR, OKC, DWH, HOU, OMA, MKC, RST, SUS, MSY, STL, SDF, MDW, PWK, BNA, IND, SBN, CGF, SRQ, FXE, SUA, CHS, GSP, RIC, ORL, PIT, APF, GCM, OPF, HPN, YYZ, PBI, TPA, IAD, TEB, FLL, PHL, BWI, MIA, KOA, OGG, BOS, LIH, PAE, SEA, MSP, LAS, PDX, OAK, SJC, DEN, SFO, MFR, SMF, PVR, PHX, AUS, SLC, STS, YYC, CLT, DAL, DFW, ORD, BOI, EWR, IAH, ATL, EUG, RNO, YVR, JFK, COS, SJD, MCO, GEG, HND, DTW, RDU and CMH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAN to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, LAX and BUR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SAN

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines.

SNA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to SAN ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 76 miles (122 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

115 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LGB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles (LAX) and Burbank (BUR).