Santa Ana to Seattle (SNA–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SNA–SEA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 979 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: FI, HA, JL, KE, QR | 56 | 737, 738, 73H, B38M | 2h45-3h03 | Oneworld | FI, HA, JL, KE, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, KL, VS | 54 | 221, 223, E75L, E7W | 2h59-3h13 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, KL, VS | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seattle from Santa Ana
| Metric | SNA→SEA | ONT→SEA | LAX→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SNA | – | 30 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 11 | 32 |
| Weekly flights | 200 | 147 | 733 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 49m | 2h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SNA: PDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.
Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.
Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.
SNA–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SNA to SEA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and TWY. With 200 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SNA to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SNA to SEA ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 979 miles (1,576 km). There are approximately 200 weekly flights outbound and 193 return, totaling 393 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CCR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Los Angeles (LAX) and Burbank (BUR).