Traveling from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 16 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
To ensure you catch your SNA to NRT flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John Wayne Airport to Narita International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SNA and NRT include:
San Francisco International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
$399 is the lowest price for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Return flights start from $700. These prices may change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SNA to NRT, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport to Narita International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SNA to NRT.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from John Wayne Airport to Narita International Airport.
Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.
81.53% of flights leaving John Wayne Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of SNA.
Central Santa Ana to John Wayne Airport is around 8 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SNA? If you're boarding an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Narita International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late John Wayne Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Explore without limits with a Narita International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and find adventure across Tokyo and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Narita International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Narita International Airport to central Tokyo has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometers away.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from John Wayne Airport to Narita International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Tokyo. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from John Wayne Airport to Narita International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SNA to NRT sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Tokyo, now it's time to discover more of Japan. Travel about 31 kilometers south-west to Yokohama to tick off its leading sights. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 402 kilometers west of Tokyo, Osaka is another favorite stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
