New York (JFK) to Santa Ana (SNA) flights

An economy award from New York (JFK) to Santa Ana (SNA) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Santa Ana (SNA): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 2,448 miles (3,939 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Detroit and Denver and more.
How many miles JFK to SNA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 17,500 | $25.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 22,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 23,300 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 28,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from JFK to SNA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book JFK to SNA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
JFK to SNA with one stop
20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines the whole way





- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Denver (DEN)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more





- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way

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- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way






- Via Dulles (IAD)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines


- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines



- Via Houston (IAH)JetBlue Airways, then United Airlines


- Via Sacramento (SMF)JetBlue Airways, then Southwest Airlines


- Via San Francisco (SFO)Alaska Airlines the whole way

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JFK to SNA: common questions
How many miles does JFK to SNA cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (13,000), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000) and SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to SNA?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Santa Ana (SNA).
How far is New York from Santa Ana by plane?
New York (JFK) and Santa Ana (SNA) are 2,448 miles (3,939 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JFK to SNA award flights?
17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between New York and Santa Ana?
The most direct connections are through Chicago (ORD), Detroit (DTW), Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (PHX). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Chicago.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.









