Flying from Vancouver to John Wayne Airport (SNA): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to John Wayne Airport (SNA). Check out your options for leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Take a direct Vancouver to John Wayne Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Santa Ana's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Vancouver. John Wayne Airport is located in Santa Ana.
Take your pick of 7 direct services each week between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and John Wayne Airport (SNA). This is the most popular route, with Air Canada offering a 8:20am departure from YVR to SNA.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Vancouver to SNA.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can hop on a direct flight from Vancouver to John Wayne Airport (SNA) out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Air Canada is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Vancouver to John Wayne Airport taking off from YVR.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Canada between YVR and SNA.
Air Canada shines when it comes to on-time performance. A reliable 86.89% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver to John Wayne Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can get to CXH from the centre of Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to SNA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Vancouver to John Wayne Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rate of YXX is 67.97%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to John Wayne Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near SNA and fast-forward to bedtime:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a John Wayne Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion and explore beyond Santa Ana's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Vancouver to John Wayne Airport flight.
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
The centre of Santa Ana is around 8 kilometres from John Wayne Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Currently, R 1,912 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to John Wayne Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,503. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Vancouver to SNA, book your plane ticket two months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring cheap Vancouver to John Wayne Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Santa Ana. July is when most people book flights from Vancouver to John Wayne Airport (SNA), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Santa Ana is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Vancouver to SNA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to John Wayne Airport in February when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Santa Ana
Start your Santa Ana trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to John Wayne Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Heritage Park and Santa Ana Artist's Village are a couple of big attractions to put on your Santa Ana must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Orange County Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Santa Ana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana, a trip to San Diego will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Bakersfield is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Santa Ana. No trip is complete without seeing Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
