LAX → SNALos Angeles to Santa Ana

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Direct flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Ana (SNA): 3 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 50% of the last 8 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 35 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 8 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 58 km, an estimated 34 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Los Angeles and Santa Ana. Updated 16 October 2026 at 00:52 UTC.

LAX Los Angeles smooth · +11
SNA Santa Ana smooth · +0
58 km · ~0h 34m est.
dep bank 06:46–17:493x weekly
Runs rough · 3 airlines · 3x weekly · nonstop
50% on time

of the last 8 operated LAX → SNA flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +35 min. 0 of 8 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival+35 minacross the last 8 operated legs
Flight time~0h 34mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures3x3 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Advanced AirDelta Air LinesSouthwest Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Advanced AirAN

Flights AN7 06:46 Mo

Delta Air LinesDL

Flights DL8843 09:00 Th

Southwest AirlinesWN

Flights WN764 17:49 Fr

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-151I353dep +7 → arr−16
10-13KOW883departed+414
10-121I886departed+13
10-12ASP836dep +25 → arr+35
10-12LXJ225dep +41 → arr+52
10-12LXJ368arrived+326
10-10KOW532dep −16 → arr−3
10-091I559dep +41 → arr−43

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
LAXLos Angeles +11 min smooth 🌤 few clouds · NE 3 kt Full LAX delay board →
SNASanta Ana +0 min smooth 🌤 few clouds · NE 14 kt Full SNA delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at LAX and SNA: 38% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +6 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Los Angeles to Santa Ana route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop LAX to SNA flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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LAX to SNA questions

Is LAX–SNA running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at LAX is the weaker end, route health score 92/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on LAX–SNA?

Operators schedule morning departures around 06:46 and evening departures around 17:49 from LAX. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the SNA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from LAX to SNA?

Great-circle distance is 58 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 34–35 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does LAX–SNA fly?

3 carriers operate this route, around 3 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.