Sacramento (SMF) to Santa Ana (SNA) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport, with about 48 flights a week in July 2026. The 404-mile flight takes about 1h 23m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 404 mi · 650 km
- Flight time
- 1h 23m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 65%
Airlines flying SMF to SNA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 48 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 215,426 | 1h 23m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SMF to SNA flight schedule
14 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:20am and the last at 8:55pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 2383Southwest Airlines | 6:20am | 7:50am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 1593Southwest Airlines | 6:35am | 8:05am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1473Southwest Airlines | 9:05am | 10:35am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3310Southwest Airlines | 9:20am | 10:50am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 4858Southwest Airlines | 10:40am | 12:10pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1568Southwest Airlines | 10:55am | 12:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2760Southwest Airlines | 11:40am | 1:10pm | 24 | 92% |
| WN 1970Southwest Airlines | 1:25pm | 2:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3751Southwest Airlines | 2:35pm | 4:05pm | 28 | 82% |
| WN 2270Southwest Airlines | 4:20pm | 5:50pm | 20 | 80% |
| WN 3752Southwest Airlines | 4:35pm | 6:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 430Southwest Airlines | 5:05pm | 6:30pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3753Southwest Airlines | 6:30pm | 8:00pm | 24 | 57% |
| WN 3754Southwest Airlines | 8:55pm | 10:25pm | 16 | 94% |
Is SMF to SNA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 84% of 2,288 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (97%), those around 4pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (67%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,288 | 84% | 8 min | 0.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 124 | 97% | |
| 7am to 8am | 193 | 93% | |
| 8am to 9am | 181 | 91% | |
| 9am to 10am | 154 | 95% | |
| 10am to 11am | 94 | 93% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 90 | 82% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 143 | 82% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 176 | 73% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 150 | 84% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 118 | 84% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 211 | 73% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 122 | 77% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 206 | 77% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 136 | 85% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 190 | 83% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 207 | 19,963 | |
| September 2025 | 206 | 21,083 | |
| October 2025 | 186 | 20,943 | |
| November 2025 | 192 | 18,276 | |
| December 2025 | 198 | 18,512 | |
| January 2026 | 174 | 14,671 | |
| February 2026 | 166 | 15,251 | |
| March 2026 | 192 | 18,593 | |
| April 2026 | 188 | 17,881 | |
| May 2026 | 192 | 17,008 | |
| June 2026 | 189 | 17,051 | |
| July 2026 | 212 | 16,338 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.