Traveling from Denver International Airport (DEN) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Denver International Airport to John Wayne Airport takes on average 2 hours 26 minutes. The timezone in Santa Ana is UTC-7, so it's 1 hour behind Denver.
Every week, there are 77 flights from Denver International Airport to John Wayne Airport. The earliest flight from DEN to SNA is at 06:30 and the latest is at 21:10.
If you're heading away during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Denver International Airport to John Wayne Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DEN and SNA are:
Salt Lake City International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
C$41 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Denver International Airport to John Wayne Airport. Return flights start from C$83. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from DEN to SNA.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Denver International Airport to John Wayne Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Denver International Airport to John Wayne Airport. Simply select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)
Located around 40 kilometres from the center of Denver, Denver International Airport can be reached in approximately 34 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Get your flight from Denver International Airport to John Wayne Airport off to an easy start. Just a quick drive from DEN, book a night at SpringHill Suites Denver Airport and be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Denver International Airport to John Wayne Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SNA instead:
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.
Traveling to the center on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Denver International Airport to John Wayne Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Santa Ana in May.
The warmest month in Santa Ana is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Denver International Airport to John Wayne Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DEN to SNA in February. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 25ºC then.
More about Santa Ana
Once you've locked in your flights from DEN to SNA, you'll need to find a place to stay in Santa Ana. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park and Sandpointe Park are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Santa Ana itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Calvary Chapel.
Complete your Santa Ana trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to John Wayne Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Santa Ana.
