Flying from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
The timezone in Santa Ana is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Grand Rapids.
Leave enough time to catch your GRR to SNA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Wayne Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GRR and SNA:
O'Hare International Airport
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
At the moment, 75 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 159 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from GRR to SNA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Wayne Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from GRR to SNA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Wayne Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
You'll find GRR at 5500 44th Street Southeast.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Gerald R. Ford International Airport, data shows 72.98% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Gerald R. Ford International Airport from central Grand Rapids, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Wayne Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to GRR:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Consider booking a hotel near SNA if you're on a late Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a John Wayne Airport rental car and explore Santa Ana and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from John Wayne Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Wayne Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Santa Ana. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Santa Ana is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Wayne Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GRR to SNA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
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