Flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for around 1 hour 21 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from John Wayne Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Phoenix and Santa Ana have the same timezone (UTC-7).
Every week, there are 173 flights from John Wayne Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. The earliest departure from SNA to PHX is at 06:15 and the last is at 21:55.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from John Wayne Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SNA and PHX are:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
San Francisco International Airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from John Wayne Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is $44. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $88. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap flight tickets from SNA to PHX by booking 8 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from John Wayne Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The journey from central Santa Ana to John Wayne Airport takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After an easy way to start to your trip? Stay near SNA. Whether you're catching an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from John Wayne Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PHX instead:
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 11 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 34 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
July is the busiest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Phoenix in May.
When reserving your flight from John Wayne Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Phoenix, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 44ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from SNA to PHX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Phoenix
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Phoenix right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from SNA to PHX:
Desert Botanical Garden and Heard Museum are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Phoenix to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Papago Park.
Complete your Phoenix trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Phoenix.