Flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Santa Ana and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your SNA to ICN flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John Wayne Airport to Incheon International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SNA and ICN:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
San Francisco International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Incheon International Airport flight is $928. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $2,133. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SNA to ICN if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport to Incheon International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from John Wayne Airport to Incheon International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.53% of flights that depart SNA reach 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.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near SNA:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a John Wayne Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Incheon International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and chase adventure across Seoul and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Incheon International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Seoul. How long it'll take to get there by ride-share or cab will depend on the time of day, so do some research beforehand.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
July is the most popular month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Incheon International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Seoul in April.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from John Wayne Airport to Incheon International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SNA to ICN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Korea you should also see. Around 322 kilometres south-east of Seoul, a visit to Busan will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
Around 56 kilometres west of Seoul, Incheon is another favourite stop in South Korea. No visit is complete without checking out Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.