Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours.
The timezone in Santa Ana is UTC-7, which is three hours behind New York.
Flights from EWR to SNA start from 06:40 — the earliest with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:45 with United Airlines. Overall, there are 27 weekly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your EWR to SNA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
United Airlines has direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Santa Ana — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
United Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 86.03% of services arriving as scheduled, United Airlines has the best on-time record for EWR to SNA flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EWR and SNA:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Right now, 74 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 149 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from EWR to SNA by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EWR to SNA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Newark Liberty International Airport, 73.3% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Newark Liberty International Airport from central New York, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near EWR? If you're catching an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SNA instead:
Fast-track 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.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from John Wayne Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
The address for SNA is 18601 Airport Way.
From John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santa Ana. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Newark Liberty 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 sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EWR to SNA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Santa Ana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 48 kilometres north-west of Santa Ana, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United States, head for San Diego, roughly 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana. San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego are among the biggest draws.
