Travelling from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
New Delhi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes New Delhi 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Santa Ana.
Leave enough time to make your SNA to DEL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John Wayne Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SNA and DEL:
San Francisco International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
$547 is currently the best price for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,560. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from SNA to DEL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from John Wayne Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SNA land at their destination as scheduled 81.53% of the time.
To reach John Wayne Airport from central Santa Ana, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SNA. Whether you have an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you're landing on a late John Wayne Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near DEL:
Follow your own route with an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and chase adventure across New Delhi and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Indira Gandhi International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
From Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from John Wayne Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to New Delhi. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from John Wayne Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport for May if you'd like to explore New Delhi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 43ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SNA to DEL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen New Delhi. Around 3 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in India, head for Kanpur, roughly 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church are highlights.