Flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from John Wayne Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
Oakland's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Santa Ana.
Flights from SNA to OAK start at 06:45 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:10 with Southwest Airlines. In total, there are 35 weekly John Wayne Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SNA to OAK flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Spirit Airlines offers direct flights from John Wayne Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Oakland — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Spirit Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Southwest Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for SNA to OAK flights, with 84.86% of services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John Wayne Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between SNA and OAK include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
P2,442 is the best price for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. A return flight starts at P4,887. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from SNA to OAK by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SNA to OAK.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John Wayne Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.
81.53% of flights leaving John Wayne Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from SNA.
John Wayne Airport is about 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.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SNA? If you've booked an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
If you're getting in on a late John Wayne Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near OAK:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and discover more of Oakland and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
The address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to the centre of Oakland has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The quietest month for a flight from John Wayne Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Oakland based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from John Wayne Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Oakland, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SNA to OAK in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Oakland. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
San Francisco is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 13 kilometres west of Oakland. No journey is complete without visiting Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.