Travelling from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to London: what you need to know
London is seven hours ahead of Santa Ana, where John Wayne Airport is located. London observes the UTC+0 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your SNA to London flight.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tick a new city off your list. When searching for flight tickets from SNA to London, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
SNA is around 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from John Wayne Airport to London? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SNA:
John Wayne Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.53% of flights that take off from SNA arrive at their destination on time.
SNA's address is 18601 Airport Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to London
$614 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way John Wayne Airport to London flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is $861. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from SNA to London if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 55 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from John Wayne Airport to London. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Travel at your own pace with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and experience more of London and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead of your flight from SNA to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Once your flight from John Wayne Airport to London has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your SNA to London flight:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and get going in the blink of an eye.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from LGW three weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from John Wayne Airport to London has arrived. Central London is around 64 kilometres from Stansted Airport (STN) and takes roughly 1 hour to reach by car.
If you travel by public transport, the journey takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Enjoy a more leisurely start to your break by choosing a hotel near STN after your SNA to London flight. Recover from a day of travel or just take a moment to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Take the guesswork out of the next leg of your trip with a Stansted Airport rental car. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar make getting on the road effortless.
About four weeks before your flight from John Wayne Airport to London is a good time to secure your ride from STN. You're more likely to get a better rate or score some early bird savings.
Best time to go to London
Visit London during peak season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from John Wayne Airport to London in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Before locking in your John Wayne Airport to London flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SNA to London around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
After booking your flight from John Wayne Airport to London, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. The British Museum, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are top attractions which should be on any well-planned London itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key highlights.