Travelling from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Denver International Airport (DEN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from John Wayne Airport to Denver International Airport.
Denver is one hour ahead of Santa Ana and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
You can choose from 77 weekly John Wayne Airport to Denver International Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:10.
Leave plenty of time to make your SNA to DEN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from John Wayne Airport to Denver International Airport, so jetting off to Denver (and then seeing more parts of United States!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with Frontier Airlines on this route.
United Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for SNA to DEN flights, with 87.55% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John Wayne Airport to Denver International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SNA and DEN include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Denver International Airport (DEN)
R 724 is the best price for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Denver International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,026. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from SNA to DEN by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Denver International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check 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 change in price on cheap flights from SNA to DEN.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from John Wayne Airport to Denver International Airport.
Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
81.53% of flights departing from John Wayne Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from SNA.
John Wayne Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Denver International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SNA:
Arriving at Denver International Airport (DEN)
Consider a stay at Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport after arriving from your John Wayne Airport to Denver International Airport flight. It's only a short drive from DEN and a good option if you're eager to freshen up right away.
Pick up a Denver International Airport rental car and discover Denver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Denver International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Denver International Airport (DEN) to central Denver
DEN is located at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Denver International Airport to the centre of Denver has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Denver International Airport (DEN)
July is the busiest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Denver International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Denver in April.
Lock in your flight from John Wayne Airport to Denver International Airport for July if you want to go to Denver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SNA to DEN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Colorado Springs is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Denver. Around 105 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) / North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) Headquarters, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Around 13 kilometres east of Denver, Aurora is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Magellan's Travel Solutions and Gear, The Fairways at Lowry and Retired Enlisted Association Inc.
