Santa Ana to Tucson (SNA–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Santa Ana to Tucson
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 416 mi 1h 33m nonstop 37 1-stop hubs

SNA–TUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 416 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 E75 1h33 100% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SNA to TUS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
HHR ~2h 46m AZA ~2h 54m SCF ~3h 1m VNY ~3h 15m SAN ~3h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
570
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SNA → TUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
TUS → SNA
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric SNA→TUS HHR→TUS LAX→TUS
Distance from SNA – 32 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 10
Weekly flights 7 1 144
Flight time 1h 33m 1h 1h 20m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Hawthorne (HHR) to Tucson flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights · San Diego (SAN) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Tucson International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 6:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
416 mi / 670 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 33m.
Facts

SNA–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance416 mi / 670 km
Flight time1h 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Tucson International Airport take approximately 1h 33m. The route covers 416 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SNA to TUS. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HHR, AZA, SCF, VNY, SAN, SAF, DRO, PRC, APA, SAT, AUS, BZN, BFI, SUS, HOU, YYC, MDW, GRR, SRQ, CLT, YYZ, MIA, DAL, LAS, SLC, PHX, SFO, PDX, DEN, DFW, ATL, IAH, ORD, SEA, MSP, HCR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TUS to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HHR, LAX and SAN. 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 TUS

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SNA to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to TUS ranges from 1 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 416 miles (670 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via HHR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hawthorne (HHR), Los Angeles (LAX) and San Diego (SAN).