Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Santa Ana's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Santa Ana 18 hours behind Sydney.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to SNA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time like April? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to John Wayne Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SYD and SNA include:
San Francisco International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to John Wayne Airport flight is Rs153,126. A round-trip fare is currently Rs220,397. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to SNA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to John Wayne Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SYD to SNA.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to John Wayne Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to John Wayne Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near SYD:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SNA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a John Wayne Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion and explore beyond Santa Ana's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from John Wayne Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Santa Ana. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to John Wayne Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Santa Ana in May.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to John Wayne Airport for August if you want to visit Santa Ana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to SNA in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Santa Ana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. About 48 kilometres north-west of Santa Ana, a visit to Los Angeles will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
San Diego is another well-known destination in United States and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana. No journey is complete without a visit to San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
