Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Ana (SNA) flights
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport, with about 63 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,205-mile flight takes about 3h 12m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,205 mi · 1,939 km
- Flight time
- 3h 12m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying DFW to SNA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 59 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321 | 406,374 | 3h 12m |
| Frontier Airlines | 4 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321 | 6,662 | 3h 12m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DFW to SNA flight schedule
16 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:02am and the last at 8:41pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 1686American Airlines | 7:02am | 8:09am | 27 | 91% |
| AA 2644American Airlines | 7:10am | 8:18am | 4 | 81% |
| AA 2680American Airlines | 8:25am | 9:33am | 4 | 92% |
| AA 2114American Airlines | 8:35am | 9:42am | 26 | 85% |
| AA 2672American Airlines | 9:40am | 10:48am | 4 | 83% |
| AA 1939American Airlines | 9:45am | 10:50am | 27 | 85% |
| AA 2669American Airlines | 10:53am | 12:05pm | 4 | 60% |
| AA 1933American Airlines | 11:37am | 12:42pm | 27 | 74% |
| AA 2684American Airlines | 12:23pm | 1:31pm | 4 | 80% |
| AA 2465American Airlines | 12:25pm | 1:30pm | 27 | 87% |
| AA 2659American Airlines | 2:35pm | 3:41pm | 27 | 80% |
| AA 3223American Airlines | 4:23pm | 5:29pm | 27 | 80% |
| AA 2668American Airlines | 4:24pm | 5:37pm | 4 | 71% |
| F9 3325Frontier Airlines | 4:40pm | 5:54pm | 18 | 68% |
| AA 806American Airlines | 6:30pm | 7:35pm | 31 | 68% |
| AA 348American Airlines | 8:41pm | 9:45pm | 11 | 81% |
Is DFW to SNA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 2,956 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (89%), those around 6pm the least (65%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,896 | 79% | 13 min | 2.4% |
| Frontier Airlines | 60 | 68% | 23 min | 1.7% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 358 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 365 | 85% | |
| 9am to 10am | 164 | 82% | |
| 10am to 11am | 334 | 75% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 362 | 81% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 366 | 76% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 323 | 76% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 68 | 75% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 208 | 65% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 151 | 70% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 64 | 76% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 153 | 89% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 241 | 34,456 | |
| September 2025 | 240 | 33,346 | |
| October 2025 | 256 | 37,175 | |
| November 2025 | 209 | 30,003 | |
| December 2025 | 220 | 33,152 | |
| January 2026 | 211 | 29,898 | |
| February 2026 | 212 | 30,150 | |
| March 2026 | 238 | 34,028 | |
| April 2026 | 233 | 33,909 | |
| May 2026 | 244 | 35,886 | |
| June 2026 | 256 | 38,257 | |
| July 2026 | 278 | 42,776 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.