Flying from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're traveling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to John Wayne Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. Popular stopovers on the RNO - SNA route include:
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to John Wayne Airport is C$154. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$322. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap flight tickets from RNO to SNA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flight tickets from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to John Wayne Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Located around 10 kilometres from the center of Reno, Reno/Tahoe International Airport can be reached in approximately 12 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 31 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to RNO? If you've booked an early flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to John Wayne Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to John Wayne Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SNA instead:
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
John Wayne Airport to the center of Santa Ana is about 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to John Wayne Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santa Ana. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Santa Ana is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to John Wayne Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from RNO to SNA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Santa Ana
As soon as you've booked your flights from RNO to SNA, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Santa Ana. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park, Sandpointe Park and Calvary Chapel are leading attractions which should be on every Santa Ana itinerary.
Complete your Santa Ana trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to John Wayne Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Santa Ana getaway.
