Santa Ana to Sacramento (SNA–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN4408
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7S7
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8:40 AM
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WN4518
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7S7
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WN4409
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7S7
8:45 AM
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WN2566
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B38M
9:20 AM
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10:50 AM
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WN3281
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737
10:00 AM
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11:35 AM
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WN4379
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7S7
11:30 AM
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WN3335
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7S7
11:40 AM
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WN1697
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737
12:20 PM
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1:55 PM
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WN2869
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7S7
1:25 PM
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1h 35m
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WN1036
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7S7
2:15 PM
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WN4410
WN Southwest
7S7
3:25 PM
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WN534
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7S7
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1h 30m
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WN4522
WN Southwest
7S7
4:52 PM
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6:15 PM
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1h 23m
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WN2233
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
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7:05 PM
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1h 30m
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WN2303
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 PM
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WN3810
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
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WN3013
WN Southwest
737
6:45 PM
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8:15 PM
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1h 30m
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WN4413
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 PM
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WN1715
WN Southwest
737
7:10 PM
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1h 30m
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WN147
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 PM
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9:40 PM
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1h 30m
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WN426
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 PM
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10:10 PM
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WN4524
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 PM
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10:15 PM
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1h 30m
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WN4377
WN Southwest
7S7
6:15 AM
PDT TB
7:45 AM
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1h 30m
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WN4115
WN Southwest
7S7
6:35 AM
PDT TB
8:00 AM
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1h 25m
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WN726
WN Southwest
737
7:10 AM
PDT TB
8:35 AM
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1h 25m
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WN3759
WN Southwest
7S7
7:25 AM
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8:50 AM
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WN2099
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
PDT TB
9:10 AM
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1h 30m
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WN2206
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7S7
8:10 AM
PDT TB
9:40 AM
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WN574
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 AM
PDT TB
10:10 AM
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1h 30m
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WN4378
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 AM
PDT TB
10:10 AM
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1h 30m
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WN4272
WN Southwest
7S7
9:20 AM
PDT TB
10:50 AM
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1h 30m
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WN2766
WN Southwest
7S7
9:20 AM
PDT TB
10:50 AM
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WN813
WN Southwest
7S7
10:45 AM
PDT TB
12:10 PM
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1h 25m
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WN1807
WN Southwest
7S7
10:45 AM
PDT TB
12:10 PM
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WN2632
WN Southwest
7S7
11:00 AM
PDT TB
12:30 PM
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1h 30m
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WN1129
WN Southwest
737
11:10 AM
PDT TB
12:40 PM
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1h 30m
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WN2338
WN Southwest
7S7
1:20 PM
PDT TB
2:50 PM
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WN580
WN Southwest
7S7
1:35 PM
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3:05 PM
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WN2396
WN Southwest
7S7
3:00 PM
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WN1271
WN Southwest
7S7
3:50 PM
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5:15 PM
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WN4501
WN Southwest
7S7
4:58 PM
PDT TB
6:11 PM
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1h 13m
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WN2664
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
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7:00 PM
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WN4382
WN Southwest
7S7
5:45 PM
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7:15 PM
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WN2748
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
PDT TB
8:20 PM
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WN4502
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 PM
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9:30 PM
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WN4383
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7S7
8:10 PM
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Santa Ana to Sacramento
1 carrier, 83 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 83 Flights/wk 404 mi 1h 23m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

SNA–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 404 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 83 737, 7S7, B38M 1h23-1h40 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (83 flights/wk, 100%)
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 SMF direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
22
Nonstop flights
83
Outbound / wk
87
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,048
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SNA → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → SMF delays →

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric SNA→SMF LGB→SMF ONT→SMF
Distance from SNA 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 83 52 73
Flight time 1h 23m 1h 25m 1h 19m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
404 mi / 650 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 23m to 1h 40m.

SNA–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance404 mi / 650 km
Flight time1h 23m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights83 out / 87 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 1h 23m to 1h 40m. The route covers 404 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 83 nonstop flights per week from SNA to SMF. The return direction has about 87 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, FAT, UDD, SAN, OGD, RIL, MCI, HOU, BNA, SJD, MDW, BOI, BWI, PBI, IAD, OGG, LIH, MSP, CLT, JFK, AUS, SFO, SLC, LAS, PHX, DEN, SEA, DFW, PDX, DAL, EUG, ATL, YVR, IAH, ORD, EWR, GEG and DTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SMF to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, ONT and LAX. 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 SMF

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SNA to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to SMF ranges from 1 hours 23 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 404 miles (650 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 170 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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