Santa Ana to San Jose (SNA–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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342 mi airlines 57/wk
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WN2012
WN Southwest
737
7:00 AM
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8:20 AM
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1h 20m
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AS3434
AS Alaska
7:36 AM
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8:54 AM
PDT
1h 18m
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WN1656
WN Southwest
737
7:50 AM
PDT
9:20 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2470
WN Southwest
737
10:30 AM
PDT
11:50 AM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN5038
WN Southwest
7S7
11:05 AM
PDT
12:25 PM
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1h 20m
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WN4617
WN Southwest
7S7
11:15 AM
PDT
12:35 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN2596
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 AM
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1:15 PM
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1h 20m
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WN4402
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
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1:20 PM
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1h 20m
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WN4403
WN Southwest
737
1:43 PM
PDT
2:53 PM
PDT
1h 10m
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WN534
WN Southwest
7S7
2:35 PM
PDT
3:55 PM
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1h 20m
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WN1681
WN Southwest
7S7
3:35 PM
PDT
4:55 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN4404
WN Southwest
737
4:08 PM
PDT
5:29 PM
PDT
1h 21m
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WN4406
WN Southwest
737
4:15 PM
PDT
5:35 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN2747
WN Southwest
7S7
4:20 PM
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5:40 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN3706
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 PM
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6:30 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN1988
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 PM
PDT
8:00 PM
PDT
1h 15m
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WN2042
WN Southwest
737
7:40 PM
PDT
9:00 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN3056
WN Southwest
7S7
9:10 PM
PDT
10:25 PM
PDT
1h 15m
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WN4270
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 AM
PDT TB
8:25 AM
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1h 25m
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WN4271
WN Southwest
737
8:00 AM
PDT TB
9:20 AM
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1h 20m
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WN3493
WN Southwest
737
8:25 AM
PDT TB
9:50 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN1195
WN Southwest
7S7
9:25 AM
PDT TB
10:50 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN4272
WN Southwest
737
9:45 AM
PDT TB
11:05 AM
PDT
1h 20m
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AS3327
AS Alaska
10:35 AM
PDT
11:48 AM
PDT
1h 13m
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WN430
WN Southwest
7S7
10:45 AM
PDT TB
12:10 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN4273
WN Southwest
7S7
10:50 AM
PDT TB
12:15 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN1951
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
PDT TB
1:25 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN2594
WN Southwest
7S7
12:05 PM
PDT TB
1:30 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN1284
WN Southwest
737
1:20 PM
PDT TB
2:40 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN3661
WN Southwest
7S7
1:40 PM
PDT TB
3:00 PM
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1h 20m
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WN5027
WN Southwest
7S7
3:50 PM
PDT TB
5:15 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN4275
WN Southwest
737
4:00 PM
PDT TB
5:12 PM
PDT
1h 12m
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WN3590
WN Southwest
7S7
4:45 PM
PDT TB
6:05 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN4276
WN Southwest
7S7
4:55 PM
PDT TB
6:20 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN839
WN Southwest
7S7
5:55 PM
PDT TB
7:15 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN4277
WN Southwest
737
6:50 PM
PDT TB
8:15 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN4278
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 PM
PDT TB
10:10 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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Santa Ana to San Jose
3 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 342 mi 1h 10m nonstop 117 1-stop hubs

SNA–SJC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Advanced Air and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 342 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 117 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 56 737, 7S7 1h10-1h30 100%
AN Advanced Air 1 100%
AS Alaska Airlines 1 1h18 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AN + WN (57 flights/wk, 98%)
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SNA to SJC direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
117
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,113
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.

Other ways to reach San Jose from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric SNA→SJC LGB→SJC ONT→SJC
Distance from SNA 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 4
Weekly flights 57 28 26
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 15m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 6:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
342 mi / 550 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 30m.

SNA–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance342 mi / 550 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights57 out / 59 return
1-stop connections117 hubs
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 30m. The route covers 342 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Advanced Air, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from SNA to SJC. The return direction has about 59 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBP, HHR, SBA, CLD, TRM, LGB, BUR, MCC, MMH, SBD, IFP, OAK, UDD, APC, CCR, PSP, VGT, SMF, SCF, TUS, SAF, SUN, RDM, OGD, JAC, ABQ, BZN, HDN, SAN, APA, MSO, BJC, YYJ, ASE, BFI, COS, ICT, RIL, EGE, LBB, FCA, SAT, YYC, YEG, OKC, TME, SGR, ADS, YWG, HOU, OMA, PVR, FTW, STL, MDW, BNA, IND, SDF, MSY, YIP, SBN, RNO, AGS, IAD, CMH, CLE, OPF, SRQ, APF, PIT, CHS, BCT, FXE, YYZ, SUA, HPN, TEB, PHL, PBI, FLL, PVD, MCO, BWI, BOS, OGG, RDU, FRG, KOA, NAS, MIA, EWR, LIH, DAL, PDX, PLS, JFK, LAS, PAE, SEA, ORD, PHX, DEN, EUG, SLC, DFW, AUS, MSP, HND, IAH, CMA, ATL, BOI, GEG, YVR, HCR, SJD and DTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJC to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, ONT and HHR. 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 SJC

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from Advanced Air, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SNA to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to SJC ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 342 miles (550 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 116 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

117 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SBP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT) and Hawthorne (HHR).