Flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from John Wayne Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Santa Ana and Seattle are in the UTC-7 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Choose from 87 weekly John Wayne Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest available. Alaska Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:18.
Your SNA to SEA flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Alaska Airlines has direct flights from John Wayne Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Seattle — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Alaska Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SNA to SEA flights. A reliable 86.51% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John Wayne Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SNA and SEA:
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
$119 is currently the best price for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. Return flights start from $303. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SNA to SEA.
The cheapest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.53% of flights that take off from SNA arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach John Wayne Airport from central Santa Ana, it takes about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SNA? If you're catching an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're coming in on a late John Wayne Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near SEA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget to explore Seattle and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from John Wayne Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Seattle. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from John Wayne Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for August if you want to go to Seattle during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SNA to SEA in February. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Portland is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Seattle. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
Around 370 kilometres east of Seattle, Spokane is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
