Flying from London to John Wayne Airport (SNA): What you need to know
The timezone in Santa Ana is UTC-8, which is eight hours behind London. John Wayne Airport is located in Santa Ana.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to SNA, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to SNA leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to John Wayne Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
78% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). It's a popular transfer point for flights from London to John Wayne Airport (SNA) out of London Gatwick Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to SNA flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
London Gatwick Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights out of here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from central London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to John Wayne Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, STN is a dependable starting point for any trip.
About John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Have a late flight from London to John Wayne Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near SNA and hit the lights earlier:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your London to John Wayne Airport flight.
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
Central Santa Ana is around 6 kilometres from John Wayne Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to John Wayne Airport is R 6,856. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,325. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from London to SNA, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your London to John Wayne Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to SNA.
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The best time to fly from London to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to John Wayne Airport (SNA). Visit Santa Ana in December for a more low-key escape.
Book a London to SNA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santa Ana to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to John Wayne Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Santa Ana
Once you've booked your flight from London to John Wayne Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santa Ana:
There are plenty of things to do in Santa Ana when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Orange County Museum of Art followed by Fine Arts / Art Gallery and Santa Ana Zoo.
Explore more of the United States
Santa Ana is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres southeast of Santa Ana, a visit to San Diego will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Bakersfield is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres northwest of Santa Ana. No journey is complete without dropping by Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre and Bakersfield Museum of Art.
