Travelling from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT): what you need to know
Santa Ana and Ontario are in the UTC-7 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
To ensure you catch your SNA to ONT flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John Wayne Airport to Ontario International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SNA and ONT:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)
At the moment, £74 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Ontario International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £147. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from SNA to ONT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from John Wayne Airport to Ontario International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SNA to ONT.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from John Wayne Airport to Ontario International Airport.
Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
SNA's address is 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81.53% of flights that depart SNA arrive at their destination on time.
To reach John Wayne Airport from central Santa Ana, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SNA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Ontario International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Ontario International Airport (ONT)
If you're coming in on a late John Wayne Airport to Ontario International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ONT:
Travel at your own pace with an Ontario International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Fox - Rent A Car or Thrifty and experience more of Ontario and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Ontario International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to central Ontario
You'll find ONT at 2900 E. Airport Drive.
From Ontario International Airport, Ontario is approximately 4 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ontario International Airport (ONT)
August is the busiest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Ontario International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Ontario in May.
When reserving your flight from John Wayne Airport to Ontario International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ontario, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SNA to ONT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Ontario. Around 35 miles away to the west, its best attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 95 miles south of Ontario, San Diego is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.