Flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Your SNA to MUC flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John Wayne Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SNA and MUC:
Denver International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
At the moment, 375 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 744 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SNA to MUC, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from John Wayne Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.53% of flights that depart SNA arrive at their destination on time.
John Wayne Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SNA? If you're boarding an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're arriving on a late John Wayne Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near MUC:
Grab a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and discover Munich and beyond with your own set of wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to central Munich has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the most popular month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Munich in January.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from John Wayne Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SNA to MUC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Munich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres north-west of Munich, a trip to Essen will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.
