Flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is one hour ahead of Santa Ana, where John Wayne Airport is located. Mexico City follows the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SNA to Mexico City flight.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flight tickets from SNA to Mexico City, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
SNA is around 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab 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 travel time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Mexico City? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SNA:
John Wayne Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SNA arrive on schedule 81.53% of the time.
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Mexico City
$445 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Mexico City flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $842. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from SNA to Mexico City. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a John Wayne Airport to Mexico City ticket.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from John Wayne Airport to Mexico City. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Pick up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and explore Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from SNA to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. After your flight from John Wayne Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Verticca Hotel is one accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Drop your bags here after your SNA to Mexico City flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and get going in the blink of an eye.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride one week before your arrival at NLU will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Before booking your flights from John Wayne Airport to Mexico City, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Mexico City offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
Lock in a John Wayne Airport to Mexico City flight ticket with a departure in April to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SNA to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from John Wayne Airport to Mexico City, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are major attractions which should be on any good Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mexico City, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Travel around 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to tick off its must-visit sights. From Teatro Degollado to Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Mexico, head for Puebla, roughly 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies are the start of reasons to visit.
