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

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Tucson to Santa Ana
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 416 mi 1h 44m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

TUS–SNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 416 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore TUS Routes SNA Routes TUS Live Flights SNA Live Flights TUS Delays SNA Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TUS–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 E75 1h44 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, TUS to SNA 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 TUS to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
SCF ~3h 15m SBA ~3h 54m ABQ ~4h 28m ASE ~4h 43m PRC ~4h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
558
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
TUS → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SNA → TUS
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays → SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric TUS→SNA AZA→SNA PHX→SNA
Distance from TUS – 92 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 5
Weekly flights 7 2 213
Flight time 1h 44m 1h 28m 1h 1m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Mesa (AZA) to Santa Ana flights · Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Ana flights · Prescott (PRC) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
416 mi / 670 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m.
Facts

TUS–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance416 mi / 670 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 1h 44m. The route covers 416 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from TUS to SNA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, SBA, ABQ, ASE, PRC, PVU, OAK, SJC, MTJ, BFI, HOU, AUS, MEM, SGR, MDW, AMW, DTW, FLL, FXE, PHL, TEB, PDX, MIA, DAL, DEN, SFO, IAH, PHX, LAS, SLC, ATL, DFW, SEA, HCR, ORD, YYC, MSP and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SNA to TUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AZA, PHX and PRC. 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 TUS to SNA

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

TUS to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to SNA ranges from 1 hours 44 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

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mesa (AZA), Phoenix (PHX) and Prescott (PRC).