Flights to Santa Ana
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Santa Ana is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 27 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 42 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 54 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 68 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 70 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 8 km (5 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 27 km (17 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 42 km (26 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 54 km (34 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 68 km (42 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 70 km (43 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 5,700 ft, SNA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 56 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Santa Ana
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana to Tijuana | Mexico | 160 km (99 mi) | about 57 min |
| Santa Ana to Phoenix | United States | 538 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Santa Ana to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,090 km (677 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Santa Ana to Mexicali | Mexico | 257 km (159 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Santa Ana to San Jose | United States | 541 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Santa Ana to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,255 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Santa Ana to San Francisco | United States | 608 km (378 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Santa Ana to Hermosillo | Mexico | 834 km (519 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Santa Ana to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,420 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Santa Ana to Denver | United States | 1,325 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Santa Ana to El Paso | United States | 1,086 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Santa Ana to Portland | United States | 1,372 km (853 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Santa Ana to Las Vegas | United States | 367 km (228 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Santa Ana to Albuquerque | United States | 1,039 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Santa Ana to Tucson | United States | 669 km (416 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Santa Ana to Fresno | United States | 376 km (234 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Santa Ana to Sacramento | United States | 628 km (391 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Santa Ana to Mesa | United States | 561 km (349 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Santa Ana to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,297 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Santa Ana to Ensenada | Mexico | 240 km (149 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Santa Ana to Oakland | United States | 601 km (373 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Santa Ana to Bakersfield | United States | 209 km (130 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Santa Ana to Shanghai | China | 10,485 km (6,515 mi) | about 14 h 12 min |
| Santa Ana to Chongqing | China | 11,568 km (7,188 mi) | about 15 h 35 min |
| Santa Ana to Chengdu | China | 11,609 km (7,214 mi) | about 15 h 38 min |
| Santa Ana to Beijing | China | 10,110 km (6,282 mi) | about 13 h 43 min |
| Santa Ana to Guangzhou | China | 11,696 km (7,268 mi) | about 15 h 45 min |
| Santa Ana to Shenzhen | China | 11,686 km (7,262 mi) | about 15 h 44 min |
| Santa Ana to Istanbul | Turkey | 11,035 km (6,857 mi) | about 14 h 54 min |
| Santa Ana to Tianjin | China | 10,128 km (6,293 mi) | about 13 h 44 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Santa Ana?
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). The others, LGB, ONT, LAX, BUR, SBD, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SNA from Santa Ana city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Santa Ana on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.