Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
San Francisco and Santa Ana share the UTC-7 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from SFO to SNA start from 06:00 — the first with Alaska Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:01 with Alaska Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 220 weekly San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your SFO to SNA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Santa Ana (and then other parts of United States) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
Alaska Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a reliable 81.53% of services arriving as planned, United Airlines has the best on-time performance for SFO to SNA flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between SFO and SNA include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Sacramento International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
$58 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. Return flights start at $131. These prices may change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from SFO to SNA by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from SFO to SNA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on time at their destination.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SNA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a John Wayne Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Santa Ana and beyond.
Reserving your ride from John Wayne Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
From John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Santa Ana based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport for August if you'd like to visit Santa Ana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to SNA in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Santa Ana. Around 48 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
San Diego is another well-known destination in United States and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana. No trip is complete without visiting San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
