Travelling from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Kona Airport (KOA): what you need to know
Kailua-Kona is two hours behind Santa Ana and observes the UTC-10 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your SNA to KOA flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Kona Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SNA and KOA:
San Francisco International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport
Handy information about Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)
SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SNA reach their destination on time.
Central Santa Ana to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Kona Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SNA:
Arriving at Kona Airport (KOA)
Consider a stay at Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House after your Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Kona Airport flight. It's a quick drive from KOA and a good choice if you're eager to get some rest right away.
Pick up a Kona Airport rental car and explore Kailua-Kona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Kona Airport about one week before travelling.
When to fly to Kona Airport (KOA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Kona Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Kailua-Kona in March.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Kona Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from SNA to KOA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Kailua-Kona has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona, a visit to Honolulu will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.
