Flying from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Carmel and Santa Ana are in the UTC-7 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MRY to SNA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MRY and SNA include:
San Francisco International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Currently, ج.م. 14,449 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 14,432. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MRY to SNA, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MRY to SNA.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
You'll find MRY at 200 Fred Kane Drive, Suite 200.
80.02% of flights departing from Monterey Regional Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from MRY.
To get to Monterey Regional Airport from central Carmel, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MRY:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SNA instead:
Grab a John Wayne Airport rental car and discover Santa Ana and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Green Motion are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from John Wayne Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport to the centre of Santa Ana has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The quietest month for a flight from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Santa Ana based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport for August if you'd like to go to Santa Ana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MRY to SNA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
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, popular attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
San Diego is another favourite destination in United States and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana. No journey is complete without visiting San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
