Flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to London: what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is eight hours ahead of Santa Ana, where John Wayne Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your SNA to London flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from SNA to London. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The journey from central Santa Ana to SNA takes around 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from John Wayne Airport to London? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near SNA:
John Wayne Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from SNA reach their destination on time.
SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to London
Rs88,428 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John Wayne Airport to London flight. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs203,458. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from SNA to London, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from John Wayne Airport to London throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Book a hotel near LHR if you're coming in on a late flight from John Wayne Airport to London. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your flight from SNA to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Once your flight from John Wayne Airport to London has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 48 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Following your SNA to London flight, settle in at a hotel near LGW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from LGW three weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Step off your flight from John Wayne Airport to London and head for your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of London is around 56 kilometres from London Stansted Airport (STN) and typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to drive there.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, head for a hotel close to STN. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your SNA to London flight:
If you're looking for a specific model or make, book your ride from STN around four weeks ahead of your flight from John Wayne Airport to London. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you want, as well as a better deal.
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month for flights from John Wayne Airport to London. To steer clear of the crowds, head to London in January.
Book a John Wayne Airport to London plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from SNA to London around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from John Wayne Airport to London, browse our selection of hotels including:
Westminster Abbey and The British Museum are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your London to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres northwest of London, a trip to Manchester will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres northwest of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
