Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Santa Ana is 18 hours behind Melbourne and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your MEL to SNA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to tour a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to John Wayne Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' San Francisco International Airport is a sought-after stop between MEL and SNA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to John Wayne Airport flight is $949. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $1,617. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to SNA, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to John Wayne Airport.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to John Wayne Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to John Wayne Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SNA:
Follow your own route with a John Wayne Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Santa Ana and beyond.
Reserving your ride from John Wayne Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
The street address for SNA is 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to John Wayne Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Santa Ana in May.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to John Wayne Airport for August if you'd like to visit Santa Ana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MEL to SNA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Santa Ana has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. Around 48 kilometres north-west of Santa Ana, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you want to check out another corner of 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 key reasons to visit.
