Traveling from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
3 hours 18 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to John Wayne Airport. Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Dallas and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to John Wayne Airport start at 06:24 — the first with American Airlines. The last flight of the day is the 20:55 option with American Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 77 services every week between DFW and SNA.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to John Wayne Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DFW and SNA include:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
C$146 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to John Wayne Airport. Return flights start from C$260. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book 10 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from DFW to SNA.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to John Wayne Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Located around 32 kilometres from the center of Dallas, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 3 hours and 55 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near DFW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to John Wayne Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to John Wayne Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SNA:
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 get to the center driving.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The quietest month for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to John Wayne Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Santa Ana based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Santa Ana is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to John Wayne Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from DFW to SNA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santa Ana
Start your Santa Ana trip right by finding the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from DFW to SNA, explore our hotel options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park, Sandpointe Park and Calvary Chapel are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Santa Ana itinerary.
Complete your Santa Ana trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to John Wayne Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Santa Ana.
