Travelling from Seattle to John Wayne Airport (SNA): What you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Explore your options for leaving from this base when booking your flights from Seattle to John Wayne Airport (SNA).
Jump on a direct Seattle to John Wayne Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Seattle and Santa Ana (where John Wayne Airport is located) share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the most popular route. There are 76 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Alaska Airlines at 7:50pm. Go for the first SEA to SNA departure with Alaska Airlines at 6am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to SNA, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Seattle to John Wayne Airport (SNA) can be booked from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Seattle to John Wayne Airport with Alaska Airlines. This leading airline operates departures from SEA.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Alaska Airlines from SEA to SNA.
Alaska Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 86.33% of its services landing on schedule.
Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Seattle to John Wayne Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA reach their destination without delay.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to SNA flight:
About John Wayne Airport (SNA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle to John Wayne Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SNA:
Travel at your own speed with a John Wayne Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion and chase adventure across Santa Ana and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Seattle to John Wayne Airport flight.
SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
John Wayne Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Currently, ج.م. 4,191 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to John Wayne Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 7,835. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to SNA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Santa Ana. July is when most people book flights from Seattle to John Wayne Airport (SNA), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
When booking your Seattle to SNA flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Santa Ana, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February has temperatures of between 7ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to John Wayne Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santa Ana
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Santa Ana right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Seattle to John Wayne Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Heritage Park, Santa Ana Artist's Village and Orange County Museum of Art are top sights which should be on every Santa Ana itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Santa Ana. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Santa Ana, Bakersfield is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
