Flying from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport (SNA): What you need to know
Get your trip planning underway by looking up the most convenient place to catch your flight from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport (SNA). Explore your options for setting off from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), two of the city's main airports.
Phoenix and Santa Ana (where John Wayne Airport is located) share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Phoenix to SNA. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Travelling from central Phoenix to SCF takes around 1 hour 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Planning to leave from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)? Direct Phoenix to John Wayne Airport (SNA) flight tickets are available from here.
When leaving from PHX, you can pick from a variety of airlines that have direct flights from Phoenix to SNA. Cruise through the sky with these preferred carriers:
American Airlines is the most popular choice for travellers flying from PHX to SNA.
Want a carrier that consistently lands on time? Choose American Airlines. 84.87% of its flights between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and John Wayne Airport touch down on schedule.
PHX is about 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Phoenix to SNA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
The majority of flights that depart Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport reach their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82.57%.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
If you're making the trip to AZA from central Phoenix, it takes about 40 minutes to arrive by car. The drive to the airport is roughly 56 kilometres.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Phoenix to John Wayne Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rating of AZA is 78.65%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SNA instead:
Grab a John Wayne Airport rental car and discover Santa Ana and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Phoenix to John Wayne Airport flight.
The address for SNA is 18601 Airport Way.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
John Wayne Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Rs8,120 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport. Return flights start at Rs16,156. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Phoenix to SNA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. May is the quietest month to visit Santa Ana. July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport (SNA), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Santa Ana is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Phoenix to SNA flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport in February when temperatures are between 7ºC and 25ºC.
More about Santa Ana
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Santa Ana right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Heritage Park, Santa Ana Artist's Village and Orange County Museum of Art are top attractions which should feature on any good Santa Ana itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Santa Ana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana, a trip to San Diego will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Bakersfield is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Santa Ana. No journey is complete without dropping by Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
