SNA → LAXSanta Ana to Los Angeles

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Direct flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to Los Angeles (LAX): 3 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 71% of the last 7 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is on schedule. No cancellations were recorded across the 7 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 58 km, an estimated 34 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Santa Ana and Los Angeles. Updated 16 September 2026 at 05:33 UTC.

SNA Santa Ana smooth · +12
LAX Los Angeles smooth · +0
58 km · ~0h 34m est.
dep bank 12:31–20:453x weekly
Runs mixed · 2 airlines · 3x weekly · nonstop
71% on time

of the last 7 operated SNA → LAX flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +2 min. 0 of 7 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival+2 minacross the last 7 operated legs
Flight time~0h 34mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures3x2 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Air CanadaSouthwest 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
Air CanadaAC

Flights AC599 13:15 We

Southwest AirlinesWN

Flights WN8502 12:31 Mo · WN1166 20:45 Fr

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-15LXJ441dep +25 → arr−4
09-141I204dep +4 → arr+12
09-111I951dep −9 → arr+0
09-11WN1166dep +17 → arr+0
09-091I876dep −7 → arr+2
09-09AC599dep +41 → arr+43
09-09LXJ279dep +20 → arr+28

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
SNASanta Ana +12 min smooth 🌤 mostly cloudy · SSW 4 kt Full SNA delay board →
LAXLos Angeles +0 min smooth 🌤 overcast · 6 kt Full LAX delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at SNA and LAX: 36% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +5 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Santa Ana to Los Angeles route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop SNA to LAX 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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SNA to LAX questions

Is SNA–LAX running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at SNA 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 SNA–LAX?

Operators schedule evening departures around 20:45 from SNA. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the LAX delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from SNA to LAX?

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 SNA–LAX fly?

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