Flying from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Birmingham Airport (BHM): what you need to know
Your SNA to BHM flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Birmingham Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SNA and BHM include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Handy information about Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)
SNA's address is 18601 Airport Way.
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SNA touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Santa Ana. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Birmingham Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SNA:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHM)
If you're coming in on a late Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Birmingham Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BHM:
Travel at your own pace with a Birmingham Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Avis or Hertz and see more of Birmingham and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Birmingham Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to central Birmingham
BHM is located at 5900 Airport Highway.
Birmingham Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Birmingham. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHM)
October is the busiest month for flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Birmingham Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Birmingham in March.
Lock in your flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Birmingham Airport for July if you'd like to explore Birmingham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SNA to BHM around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Memphis is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Birmingham. Around 354 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum.
Time for another stop? Head onward to New South Memphis. It's roughly 338 kilometres north-west of Birmingham and boasts highlights like Big River Crossing.
