Travelling from San Jose to John Wayne Airport (SNA): What you need to know
Your boarding pass to adventure starts at San Jose's main airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Explore the options for catching a flight from San Jose to John Wayne Airport (SNA) departing from this base.
1 hour 25 minutes is the average travel time for a direct San Jose to John Wayne Airport flight.
Santa Ana (where John Wayne Airport is located) and San Jose share the UTC-7 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the most popular route. There are 30 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Southwest Airlines at 8:55pm. Go for the first SJC to SNA departure operated by Southwest Airlines at 6:30am if you'd rather not wait around.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from San Jose to SNA.
With more travellers during high season, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from San Jose to John Wayne Airport (SNA) operate out of this terminal.
When leaving from SJC, you can take a direct flight from San Jose to John Wayne Airport with Southwest Airlines.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Southwest Airlines between SJC and SNA.
Southwest Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 86.18% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
SJC is around 6 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
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Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that take off from SJC reach their destination on time.
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
About John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SNA if you're catching a late flight from San Jose to John Wayne Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a John Wayne Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Santa Ana and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your San Jose to John Wayne Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
John Wayne Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Right now, R 991 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Jose to John Wayne Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,004. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from San Jose to SNA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable San Jose to John Wayne Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from San Jose to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is when most people book flights from San Jose to John Wayne Airport (SNA). Visit Santa Ana in May for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your San Jose to SNA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Santa Ana, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from San Jose to John Wayne Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santa Ana
After booking your flight from San Jose to John Wayne Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santa Ana:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Heritage Park, Santa Ana Artist's Village and Orange County Museum of Art are attractions you won't want to skip in Santa Ana.
Explore more of the United States
Santa Ana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana, a visit to San Diego will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Bakersfield is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Santa Ana. No trip is complete without dropping by Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
