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

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WN4409
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
PDT
10:15 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN4408
WN Southwest
737
9:55 AM
PDT
11:25 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN3335
WN Southwest
737
10:23 AM
PDT
11:48 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN4379
WN Southwest
7S7
11:30 AM
PDT
1:00 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2869
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
PDT
3:00 PM
PDT
1h 35m
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WN534
WN Southwest
737
4:00 PM
PDT
5:30 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN4410
WN Southwest
7S7
4:04 PM
PDT
5:32 PM
PDT
1h 28m
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WN2233
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
PDT
7:05 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN1315
WN Southwest
7S7
5:50 PM
PDT
7:25 PM
PDT
1h 35m
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WN3810
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
PDT
7:45 PM
PDT
1h 35m
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WN4413
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
PDT
8:35 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN426
WN Southwest
737
8:40 PM
PDT
10:10 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN4377
WN Southwest
737
6:15 AM
PDT TB
7:45 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2099
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 AM
PDT TB
9:40 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN4378
WN Southwest
737
8:40 AM
PDT TB
10:10 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN4272
WN Southwest
7S7
9:20 AM
PDT TB
10:50 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2632
WN Southwest
737
11:00 AM
PDT TB
12:30 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2338
WN Southwest
737
1:20 PM
PDT TB
2:50 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2938
WN Southwest
737
2:00 PM
PDT TB
3:30 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3410
WN Southwest
7S7
3:00 PM
PDT TB
4:30 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1876
WN Southwest
7S7
4:30 PM
PDT TB
6:00 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2396
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
PDT TB
6:10 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2664
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
PDT TB
7:00 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN4382
WN Southwest
7S7
5:45 PM
PDT TB
7:15 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN927
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
PDT TB
8:25 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4383
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 PM
PDT TB
9:40 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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Santa Ana to Sacramento
1 carrier, 40 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 404 mi 1h 25m nonstop 58 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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 58 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 40 737, 7S7 1h25-1h35 76%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (40 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
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,138
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 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 2 2
Weekly flights 40 34 43
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 25m 1h 18m
Departure OTP 76%
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 25m to 1h 35m.

SNA–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance404 mi / 650 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights40 out / 47 return
1-stop connections58 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 25m to 1h 35m. The route covers 404 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from SNA to SMF. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MRY, LGB, BUR, FAT, SBA, UDD, PSP, OGD, ABQ, BJC, RIL, SAN, BFI, BZN, MCI, SJD, OKC, HOU, MKC, STL, MDW, PVR, BNA, TYS, BOI, CVG, CLE, TEB, PBI, YYZ, IAD, BWI, OGG, KOA, RDU, LIH, CLT, PDX, SLC, SEA, GEG, SFO, LAS, PHX, MSP, DFW, EUG, DEN, IAH, DAL, ATL, MCO, DTW, ORD, YVR, EWR, AUS and JFK. 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 40 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 25 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 404 miles (650 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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