Traveling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport is 6 hours 25 minutes. Santa Ana's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Santa Ana 3 hours behind New York.
You can choose from 10 weekly flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport. The 07:59 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight available from JFK to SNA. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 14:22 if early starts aren't your thing.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between JFK and SNA are:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport is $64. The cheapest price for a return flight is $148. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to SNA.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Getting a cheap ticket from JFK to SNA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.
Use filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The journey from central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometers in 48 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel near JFK? If you're on an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from John F. Kennedy 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 takes around 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometers away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It'll take around 1 hour and 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santa Ana. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Santa Ana, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to SNA in February. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 25ºC then.
More about Santa Ana
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Santa Ana right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from JFK to SNA:
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 adventure rolling by checking out Calvary Chapel.
Complete your Santa Ana trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to John Wayne Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Santa Ana.