Santa Ana (SNA) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) flights
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with about 63 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,205-mile flight takes about 3h 0m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,205 mi · 1,939 km
- Flight time
- 3h 0m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying SNA to DFW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 59 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321 | 401,937 | 3h 0m |
| Frontier Airlines | 4 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321 | 5,714 | 3h 10m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SNA to DFW flight schedule
18 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:45am and the last at 6:39pm. 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 1382American Airlines | 6:45am | 12:04pm | 27 | 89% |
| AA 3085American Airlines | 8:00am | 1:19pm | 27 | 100% |
| AA 2372American Airlines | 8:01am | 1:15pm | 4 | 82% |
| AA 2596American Airlines | 8:45am | 2:04pm | 4 | 89% |
| AA 1686American Airlines | 9:07am | 2:21pm | 27 | 89% |
| AA 2644American Airlines | 9:16am | 2:30pm | 4 | 84% |
| AA 2680American Airlines | 10:25am | 3:39pm | 4 | 89% |
| AA 2114American Airlines | 10:35am | 3:53pm | 27 | 82% |
| AA 2672American Airlines | 11:56am | 5:12pm | 4 | 84% |
| AA 1939American Airlines | 12:01pm | 5:21pm | 27 | 82% |
| AA 2669American Airlines | 12:55pm | 6:14pm | 4 | 58% |
| AA 1933American Airlines | 1:34pm | 6:55pm | 27 | 85% |
| AA 2684American Airlines | 2:24pm | 7:44pm | 4 | 77% |
| AA 2465American Airlines | 2:29pm | 7:50pm | 27 | 81% |
| F9 4652Frontier Airlines | 3:32pm | 8:52pm | 5 | 57% |
| AA 2659American Airlines | 4:31pm | 9:49pm | 27 | 81% |
| AA 3223American Airlines | 6:37pm | 11:50pm | 8 | 84% |
| F9 3326Frontier Airlines | 6:39pm | 11:53pm | 13 | 61% |
Is SNA to DFW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 81% of 2,957 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (91%), those around 12pm the least (74%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,897 | 82% | 18 min | 2.7% |
| Frontier Airlines | 60 | 60% | 46 min | 3.3% |
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 | 281 | 91% | |
| 7am to 8am | 116 | 85% | |
| 8am to 9am | 333 | 86% | |
| 9am to 10am | 358 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 320 | 81% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 141 | 84% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 316 | 74% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 112 | 75% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 294 | 75% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 76 | 71% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 304 | 75% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 210 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 237 | 34,958 | |
| September 2025 | 237 | 33,801 | |
| October 2025 | 256 | 37,797 | |
| November 2025 | 209 | 30,053 | |
| December 2025 | 224 | 31,934 | |
| January 2026 | 211 | 28,160 | |
| February 2026 | 212 | 29,195 | |
| March 2026 | 238 | 35,578 | |
| April 2026 | 232 | 33,265 | |
| May 2026 | 241 | 33,761 | |
| June 2026 | 251 | 39,217 | |
| July 2026 | 278 | 39,932 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.