Travelling from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI): what you need to know
Your SNA to FAI 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 for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John Wayne Airport to Fairbanks International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SNA and FAI:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Denver International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
$541 is the lowest price for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Fairbanks International Airport flight. Return flights start from $919. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from SNA to FAI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from John Wayne Airport to Fairbanks International Airport.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from John Wayne Airport to Fairbanks International Airport.
Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SNA arrive on schedule 81.53% of the time.
To reach John Wayne Airport from central Santa Ana, it takes around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Fairbanks International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SNA:
Arriving at Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Consider booking a hotel near FAI if you have a late John Wayne Airport to Fairbanks International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Fairbanks International Airport rental car and discover Fairbanks and beyond with your own wheels. Enterprise, Budget and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Fairbanks International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to central Fairbanks
FAI is located at University Ave..
Fairbanks International Airport to the centre of Fairbanks has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
July is the most popular month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Fairbanks International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Fairbanks in April.
The warmest month in Fairbanks is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 25ºC. Book your flights from John Wayne Airport to Fairbanks International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from SNA to FAI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -33ºC and -8ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Fairbanks, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey around 418 kilometres south to Anchorage to tick off its top attractions. From Anchorage Museum to Alaska Native Heritage Centre and Earthquake Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Eagle River is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 402 kilometres south of Fairbanks. No journey is complete without dropping by Eagle River Greenbelt Trailhead, Chief Alex Park and King's Eagle River.
