Traveling from London to John Wayne Airport (SNA): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to take off from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organizing your flight from London to John Wayne Airport (SNA). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Santa Ana is seven hours behind London. John Wayne Airport is located in Santa Ana, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from London to SNA. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from London to SNA that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LHR and SNA include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
LHR is about 31 kilometers from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to John Wayne Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to John Wayne Airport with a stop at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). A major connection between London Gatwick Airport and SNA, it's the perfect opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
LGW is about 80 kilometers from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to SNA flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from the center of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometers or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to John Wayne Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About John Wayne Airport (SNA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to John Wayne Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SNA:
Pick up a John Wayne Airport rental car and discover Santa Ana and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around three weeks before your London to John Wayne Airport flight.
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
The center of Santa Ana is around 8 kilometers from John Wayne Airport. Travel times by car rental or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before you go.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
At the moment, $414 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to John Wayne Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $491. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to SNA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your London to John Wayne Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from London to John Wayne Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is when most people book flights from London to John Wayne Airport (SNA). Visit Santa Ana in May for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a London to SNA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santa Ana to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to John Wayne Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Santa Ana
Start your Santa Ana trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to John Wayne Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your Santa Ana trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Heritage Park, Santa Ana Artist's Village and Orange County Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Santa Ana. Around 129 kilometers away to the south-east, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Bakersfield is another favorite destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometers north-west of Santa Ana. No journey is complete without dropping by Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
