Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Santa Ana's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LAX to SNA flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to John Wayne Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LAX and SNA include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Right now, R 1,677 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,495. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LAX to SNA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John Wayne Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LAX to SNA.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John Wayne Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination without delay.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to John Wayne Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Book a hotel near SNA if you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a John Wayne Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion and explore beyond Santa Ana's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from John Wayne Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Santa Ana. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John Wayne Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Santa Ana in May.
When reserving your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to John Wayne Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santa Ana, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to SNA in February. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Santa Ana. Around 48 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
San Diego is another standout destination in United States and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana. No trip is complete without a visit to San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
