Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Santa Ana's timezone is UTC-7, making Santa Ana seven hours behind London.
To ensure you get on your LGW to SNA flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to John Wayne Airport. Many travellers pass through Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) when flying between LGW and SNA.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
R 7,060 is the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 10,980. These prices may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LGW to SNA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to John Wayne Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to John Wayne Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SNA instead:
Grab a John Wayne Airport rental car and explore Santa Ana and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from John Wayne Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
The address for SNA is 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport to central Santa Ana has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to John Wayne Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Santa Ana in May.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to John Wayne Airport for August if you'd like to explore Santa Ana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to SNA in February. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Santa Ana, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel around 48 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to tick off its top sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana, San Diego is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
