Flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Santa Ana.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SNA to MAD flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John Wayne Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SNA and MAD:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
At the moment, 271 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 351 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SNA to MAD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from John Wayne Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
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Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
81.53% of flights departing from John Wayne Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from SNA.
Central Santa Ana to John Wayne Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SNA:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Book a hotel near MAD if you're on a late John Wayne Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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Reserving your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to the centre of Madrid has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Madrid in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from John Wayne Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SNA to MAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
