Flying from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport.
Santa Ana's timezone is UTC-7, making Santa Ana three hours behind Charlotte.
Take your pick of ten weekly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport flights. The 17:00 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CLT to SNA flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Santa Ana (and then discovering more of United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
With 79.31% of its services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CLT to SNA flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CLT and SNA:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
$160 is currently the best price for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. A return flight starts from $326. These fares may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from CLT to SNA, reserve your journey eight months before your departure.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
CLT is located at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
77.67% of flights leaving from Charlotte Douglas International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Charlotte Douglas International Airport from central Charlotte, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 4 hours 55 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near CLT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
If you have a late Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SNA:
Travel at your own speed with a John Wayne Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion and discover more of Santa Ana and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from John Wayne Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
The street address for SNA is 18601 Airport Way.
From John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The quietest month for a flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Santa Ana based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Santa Ana is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CLT to SNA in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Santa Ana. Around 48 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana, San Diego is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
