Flying from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Des Moines Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Santa Ana's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Santa Ana two hours behind Des Moines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your DSM to SNA flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Allegiant Air is your ticket to exploring Santa Ana (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Des Moines Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport offered by this carrier.
Allegiant Air tops the list for bookings on this route.
Allegiant Air tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for DSM to SNA flights, with 87.18% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Des Moines Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between DSM and SNA include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)
$60 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport flight. A return flight starts from $120. These fares can change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from DSM to SNA by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DSM to SNA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Des Moines Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport.
Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
When it comes to Des Moines Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Des Moines Airport is around 11 kilometers from central Des Moines. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near DSM:
Arriving at Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Book a hotel close to SNA if you're taking a late Des Moines Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Santa Ana John Wayne Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Santa Ana and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
From Santa Ana John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana is approximately 6 kilometers away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The quietest month for a flight from Des Moines Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Santa Ana based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Des Moines Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport for August if you want to go to Santa Ana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DSM to SNA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Santa Ana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 48 kilometers north-west of Santa Ana, a visit to Los Angeles will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, head for San Diego, roughly 129 kilometers south-east of Santa Ana. San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum are among the biggest draws.
