Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Santa Ana is three hours behind Durham and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to SNA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John Wayne Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and SNA:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Right now, 70 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 146 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to SNA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John Wayne Airport.
Finding cheap flights from RDU to SNA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John Wayne Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU reach their destination on time.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John Wayne Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Consider booking a hotel near SNA if you have a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a John Wayne Airport rental car and explore Santa Ana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Green Motion are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from John Wayne Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
You'll find SNA 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 takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John Wayne Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Santa Ana. If you want 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John Wayne Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to SNA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Santa Ana, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel about 48 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to tick off its top attractions. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana, San Diego is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
