Toronto to Santa Ana (YYZ–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 6h 45m ACHRTPD DLEJAF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Ana flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 50m ACPDTS AAASF9 Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Ana flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 58m ACAMDL AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Ana flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 4m ACDLWS AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Santa Ana flights
DEN Denver 7h 4m ACOSSN ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Santa Ana flights
ORD Chicago 7h 22m 3SAAAC AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 36m 3SAAAC AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Ana flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 45m ACAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Santa Ana flights
DTW Detroit 7h 55m ACAFAM DLVJA Detroit (DTW) to Santa Ana flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 8m ACASPNZ ACASBA San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Ana flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Toronto to Santa Ana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between YYZ and SNA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,923
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
YYZ → SNA
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
100%
Return
SNA → YYZ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYZ delays → SNA delays →

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Toronto

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric YYZ→SNA BUF→SNA
Distance from YYZ 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of YYZ with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Toronto.
YYZ: EDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 3:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Getting to YYZ

The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.

Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.

YYZ–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYZ
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 m
Destination: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYZ to SNA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Toronto.
Yes, return flights from SNA to YYZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUF. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Buffalo (BUF).