Santa Ana (SNA) to Sacramento (SMF) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, with about 47 flights a week in July 2026. The 404-mile flight takes about 1h 25m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 404 mi · 650 km
- Flight time
- 1h 25m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 67%
Airlines flying SNA to SMF
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 47 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 219,800 | 1h 25m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SNA to SMF flight schedule
20 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 6:45am and the last at 8:30pm. 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 2995Southwest Airlines | 6:45am | 8:30am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 3787Southwest Airlines | 7:30am | 8:55am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2509Southwest Airlines | 8:20am | 9:50am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1278Southwest Airlines | 8:45am | 10:10am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2702Southwest Airlines | 9:00am | 10:30am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 173Southwest Airlines | 10:15am | 11:45am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 563Southwest Airlines | 10:50am | 12:25pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 194Southwest Airlines | 12:00pm | 1:35pm | 4 | 98% |
| WN 3321Southwest Airlines | 12:10pm | 1:40pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 2761Southwest Airlines | 12:30pm | 2:05pm | 12 | 95% |
| WN 2885Southwest Airlines | 2:25pm | 3:55pm | 12 | 75% |
| WN 1045Southwest Airlines | 2:30pm | 4:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3788Southwest Airlines | 3:10pm | 4:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3791Southwest Airlines | 4:10pm | 5:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3323Southwest Airlines | 4:50pm | 6:20pm | 12 | 100% |
| WN 2768Southwest Airlines | 5:25pm | 6:55pm | 12 | 75% |
| WN 2227Southwest Airlines | 6:55pm | 8:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2527Southwest Airlines | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 2416Southwest Airlines | 7:55pm | 9:25pm | 12 | 82% |
| WN 2887Southwest Airlines | 8:30pm | 10:00pm | 12 | 75% |
Is SNA to SMF on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 2,289 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (98%), those around 5pm the least (75%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (71%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,289 | 86% | 8 min | 1% |
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 | 79 | 98% | |
| 7am to 8am | 210 | 98% | |
| 8am to 9am | 157 | 94% | |
| 9am to 10am | 134 | 94% | |
| 10am to 11am | 162 | 94% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 107 | 91% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 197 | 91% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 111 | 92% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 172 | 79% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 72 | 81% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 127 | 79% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 173 | 75% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 200 | 77% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 164 | 82% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 197 | 79% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 209 | 20,975 | |
| September 2025 | 205 | 21,668 | |
| October 2025 | 184 | 20,436 | |
| November 2025 | 192 | 18,979 | |
| December 2025 | 194 | 18,958 | |
| January 2026 | 174 | 14,534 | |
| February 2026 | 166 | 16,002 | |
| March 2026 | 189 | 18,749 | |
| April 2026 | 189 | 18,485 | |
| May 2026 | 192 | 17,644 | |
| June 2026 | 188 | 17,165 | |
| July 2026 | 207 | 16,371 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.