Flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SNA to LGA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John Wayne Airport to LaGuardia Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between SNA and LGA:
Denver International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Des Moines International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Currently, ₹ 8,621 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John Wayne Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 17,607. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from SNA to LGA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
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Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.53% of flights that take off from SNA arrive at their destination on time.
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 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SNA? If you've booked an early flight from John Wayne Airport to LaGuardia Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
If you're getting in on a late John Wayne Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near LGA:
Hit the road running by picking up a LaGuardia Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Ace Rent a Car or Thrifty and explore beyond New York's main sights.
Reserving your ride from LaGuardia Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
You'll find LGA at Hangar 7 Centre.
From LaGuardia Airport, New York is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
July is the busiest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to LaGuardia Airport. To escape the crowds, visit New York in February.
Lock in your flight from John Wayne Airport to LaGuardia Airport for July if you'd like to visit New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SNA to LGA in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of United States
New York has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No trip is complete without visiting Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.