Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 2 hours 48 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport. Santa Ana and Seattle share the same timezone — UTC-7.
Each week, there are 87 flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport. If you prefer to jet off early, select the 06:00 Alaska Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from SEA to SNA is 21:18 with Alaska Airlines.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between SEA and SNA are:
Sacramento International Airport
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
C$138 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport. A return flight starts from C$276. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from SEA to SNA.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from SEA to SNA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Traveling from central Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport takes approximately 54 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 18 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy way to start to your vacation? Stay near SEA. Whether you're on an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle-Tacoma 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 is approximately 8 kilometres from the center of Santa Ana. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Santa Ana. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport for August if you'd like to explore Santa Ana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from SEA to SNA in February if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Santa Ana
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best stays in Santa Ana right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from SEA to SNA:
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park and Sandpointe Park are just two of the major attractions to add to your Santa Ana must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures 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 on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe 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.
