Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Santa Ana's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Santa Ana seven hours behind Birmingham.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BHX to SNA flight.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
376 € is the best price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. A return flight starts from 763 €. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from BHX to SNA, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport to John Wayne Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, 65.48% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Birmingham International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to John Wayne Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
If you're arriving on a late Birmingham International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near SNA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a John Wayne Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Santa Ana and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from John Wayne Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.
From John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to John Wayne Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Santa Ana in May.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to John Wayne Airport for August if you want to visit Santa Ana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to SNA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Santa Ana. Around 48 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in United States, consider San Diego, about 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana. San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego are the start of reasons to visit.
