Traveling from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
If you're traveling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to John Wayne Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the most popular stopovers between CID and SNA:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from The Eastern Iowa Airport to John Wayne Airport is C$181. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$434. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flight tickets from CID to SNA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your ticket from The Eastern Iowa Airport to John Wayne Airport.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to John Wayne Airport. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Cedar Rapids, The Eastern Iowa Airport can be reached in approximately 14 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport is roughly 38 minutes.
Have an early flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to John Wayne Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to CID:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Book a hotel close to SNA if you're on a late flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to John Wayne Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
From John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 16 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is the most popular month for flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to John Wayne Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Santa Ana in May.
When reserving your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to John Wayne Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santa Ana, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CID to SNA in February. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 25ºC then.
More about Santa Ana
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Santa Ana right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from CID to SNA:
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park and Sandpointe Park are just two of the big attractions to add to your Santa Ana to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Calvary Chapel.
Complete your Santa Ana trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to John Wayne Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Santa Ana.
