Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Santa Ana is 17 hours behind Brisbane and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Your BNE to SNA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brisbane Airport to John Wayne Airport. These are the top stopovers between BNE and SNA:
San Francisco International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Right now, 734 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Brisbane Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.119 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BNE to SNA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Brisbane Airport to John Wayne Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BNE to SNA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brisbane Airport to John Wayne Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
66.16% of flights departing from Brisbane Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Brisbane Airport from central Brisbane, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near BNE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Brisbane Airport to John Wayne Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Brisbane Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SNA instead:
Pick up a John Wayne Airport rental car and discover Santa Ana and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Green Motion are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from John Wayne Airport around three weeks ahead 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.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Brisbane Airport to John Wayne Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Santa Ana in May.
Book your flight from Brisbane Airport to John Wayne Airport for August if you'd like to visit Santa Ana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BNE to SNA in February. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Santa Ana. Around 48 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana, San Diego is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
