Travelling from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA): what you need to know
Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Santa Ana.
To ensure you catch your SNA to AZA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John Wayne Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SNA and AZA include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
At the moment, R 1,332 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,821. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SNA to AZA if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from John Wayne Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SNA to AZA.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from John Wayne Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The address for SNA is 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.53% of flights that depart SNA reach their destination without delay.
John Wayne Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SNA. Whether you've booked an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
If you're coming in on a late John Wayne Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near AZA:
Grab a Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport rental car and explore Phoenix and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Alamo and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to central Phoenix
AZA is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
From Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Phoenix is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
December is the busiest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Phoenix in April.
Book your flight from John Wayne Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport for July if you'd like to go to Phoenix during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SNA to AZA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Phoenix, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel about 483 kilometres west to San Diego to tick off its leading sights. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix, Las Vegas is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience.
