Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Santa Ana's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Santa Ana eight hours behind Madrid.
To ensure you get on your MAD to SNA flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to John Wayne Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MAD and SNA include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Right now, £339 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £624. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAD to SNA if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to John Wayne Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAD to SNA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to John Wayne Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights that take off from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to John Wayne Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MAD:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SNA instead:
Pick up a John Wayne Airport rental car and discover Santa Ana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from John Wayne Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport to the centre of Santa Ana has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 miles away.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to John Wayne Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Santa Ana in May.
The warmest month in Santa Ana is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to John Wayne Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to SNA in February. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
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