Flying from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Paine Field Airport (PAE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Paine Field Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Santa Ana and Seattle follow the same timezone, UTC-8.
Every week, there are six Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Paine Field Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, jump on the 19:08 Alaska Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:16 with Alaska Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SNA to PAE flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Alaska Airlines has direct flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Paine Field Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Seattle — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
Alaska Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SNA to PAE flights, with 73.33% of its services arriving on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Paine Field Airport (PAE)
Right now, $181 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Paine Field Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $363. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SNA to PAE, book your journey one month before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Paine Field Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)
SNA's address is 18601 Airport Way.
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from SNA arrive at their destination on time.
Central Santa Ana to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Paine Field Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to SNA:
Arriving at Paine Field Airport (PAE)
If you're getting in on a late Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Paine Field Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near PAE:
Travel beyond Seattle and head to places that many travellers miss with your own set of wheels. You can book a Paine Field Airport rental car from popular providers like Budget or Enterprise.
Increase the odds of getting the best possible rate by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Paine Field Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Paine Field Airport (PAE) to central Seattle
From Paine Field Airport, Seattle is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Paine Field Airport (PAE)
November is the busiest month for flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Paine Field Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Seattle in February.
When booking your flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Paine Field Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Seattle, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SNA to PAE around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Portland is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Seattle. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
Spokane is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No journey is complete without visiting Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
