Travelling from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from John Wayne Airport to Calgary International Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Calgary is one hour ahead of Santa Ana and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from SNA to YYC start at 13:35 — the earliest with WestJet. The last departure is at 17:55 with WestJet. Overall, you can choose from three weekly John Wayne Airport to Calgary International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SNA to YYC flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
WestJet is your gateway to exploring Calgary (and perhaps some other great corners of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from John Wayne Airport to Calgary International Airport offered by this popular airline.
WestJet tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating SNA to YYC flights is WestJet. Its services arrive as planned 67.86% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John Wayne Airport to Calgary International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SNA and YYC include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Salt Lake City International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Calgary International Airport flight is C$80. A return ticket right now is C$225. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from SNA to YYC, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SNA to YYC.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from John Wayne Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The address for SNA is 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SNA touch down on schedule 81.53% of the time.
John Wayne Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SNA? If you're boarding an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Calgary International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider staying in a hotel near YYC if you're taking a late John Wayne Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Calgary and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Calgary International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport to the centre of Calgary has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the most popular month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Calgary International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Calgary in February.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from John Wayne Airport to Calgary International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SNA to YYC in December. Average temperatures are between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've seen Calgary. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.