Travelling from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Carmel and Santa Ana are in the same timezone, UTC-8.
Your MRY to SNA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as November, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MRY and SNA:
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Handy information about Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY)
You'll find MRY at 200 Fred Kane Drive, Suite 200.
Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MRY arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
Central Carmel to Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near MRY. Whether you have an early flight from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Reserve a hotel near SNA if you're taking a late Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Santa Ana John Wayne Airport rental car and explore Santa Ana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
The address for SNA is 18601 Airport Way.
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to the centre of Santa Ana has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Santa Ana in March.
When reserving your flight from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Santa Ana, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MRY to SNA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Santa Ana, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 48 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to tick off its leading attractions. From Hollywood Sign to Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United States, head for San Diego, roughly 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana. San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum are key reasons to visit.
