Cheap flights from DAY to SNA (James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to John Wayne)

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Cheap Flights from DAY to SNA starting at $238 One Way, $357 Round Trip

Prices starting at $357 for return flights and $238 for one-way flights to John Wayne were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 6
DAY
Dayton
SNA
Orange County
$357 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$357
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Apr 1 from Dayton to Orange County, returning Mon, Apr 6, priced at $357 found 5 days ago
Sun, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 31
DAY
Dayton
SNA
Orange County
$389 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$389
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jan 17 from Dayton to Orange County, returning Sun, Jan 31, priced at $389 found 5 days ago
Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 6
DAY
Dayton
SNA
Orange County
$426 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$426
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Apr 1 from Dayton to Orange County, returning Mon, Apr 6, priced at $426 found 5 days ago
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
DAY
Dayton
SNA
Orange County
$429 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$429
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from Dayton to Orange County, returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $429 found 6 days ago
Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 6
DAY
Dayton
SNA
Orange County
$450 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$450
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Apr 1 from Dayton to Orange County, returning Mon, Apr 6, priced at $450 found 5 days ago

Hotel Ideas near John Wayne

Airport Hotels near John Wayne

Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport

Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport

3 out of 5
18700 Macarthur Blvd Irvine CA
The price is $149 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$149 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Irvine. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,154 reviews)
Very distressed property to say the least . No maid service for a 3 day stay.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

4 out of 5
325 Bristol Street Costa Mesa CA
The price is $155 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$155 total
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Costa Mesa. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,145 reviews)
It’s a nice property very clean and quaint good food love the courtyard

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

3 out of 5
2726 S Grand Ave Santa Ana CA
The price is $134 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$134 total
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,272 reviews)
Clean rooms quiet and good customer service

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Orange County

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

3 out of 5
2726 S Grand Ave Santa Ana CA
The price is $134 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$134 total
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,272 reviews)
Clean rooms quiet and good customer service

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

2.5 out of 5
2701 Hotel Terrace Santa Ana CA
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$100 total
per night
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,705 reviews)
The room was a bit rundown. The pictures definitely do it more justice. I can deal with updated however the bathroom was indefinite need of some assistance. Also, the TV is a very confusing thing to use as it is a Wi-Fi TV, but does not work with Wi-Fi. Anyways, I asked for help multiple times and ...

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Disneyland Dr Anaheim CA
The price is $186 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$186 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,082 reviews)
The staff was very helpful and accommodating. The room was clean and a well taken care of.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Orange County Hotels With Airport Transportation

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

2.5 out of 5
2701 Hotel Terrace Santa Ana CA
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$100 total
per night
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,705 reviews)
The room was a bit rundown. The pictures definitely do it more justice. I can deal with updated however the bathroom was indefinite need of some assistance. Also, the TV is a very confusing thing to use as it is a Wi-Fi TV, but does not work with Wi-Fi. Anyways, I asked for help multiple times and ...

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

2.5 out of 5
2700 Hotel Terrace Dr. Santa Ana CA
The price is $119 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$119 total
per night
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,765 reviews)
Picture of the lobby is very misleading. The place is fairly run down.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

4 out of 5
201 E MacArthur Blvd Santa Ana CA
The price is $129 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$129 total
per night
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (662 reviews)
Property and room were very clean. Beautiful environment and modern amenities.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Orange County Hotels

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA

2 out of 5
1623 East 1st Street Santa Ana CA
The price is $89 total per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$89 total
per night
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Stay at this motel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
100 non refundable deposit. Shampoo and conditioner in vending machine trial size 4 bucks each! No pool. No gym. No view. Not safe. No parking.np blow dryer No microwave.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA
West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre

West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre

2 out of 5
Santa Ana CA
The price is $115 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$115 total
per night
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Anaheim Convention Center and Disney California ...
7/10 Good! (314 reviews)
The pillow was flat with no cushion and one of the pillow cases had pilling

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

2.5 out of 5
2700 Hotel Terrace Dr. Santa Ana CA
The price is $119 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$119 total
per night
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,765 reviews)
Picture of the lobby is very misleading. The place is fairly run down.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Orange County

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

3.5 out of 5
1325 East Dyer Road Santa Ana CA
The price is $148 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$148 total
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
6.2/10 (1,926 reviews)
The hotel is nice from outside but once you go in it is terrible. Elevator slow and one was not working. Rooms super dirty. Old furniture, no AC in some rooms. They offered a fan and did not bring it to the room. House keeping came to the room only took out trash and left clean towels , did not vacuum ...

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

2.5 out of 5
2701 Hotel Terrace Santa Ana CA
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$100 total
per night
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,705 reviews)
The room was a bit rundown. The pictures definitely do it more justice. I can deal with updated however the bathroom was indefinite need of some assistance. Also, the TV is a very confusing thing to use as it is a Wi-Fi TV, but does not work with Wi-Fi. Anyways, I asked for help multiple times and ...

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

2.5 out of 5
2700 Hotel Terrace Dr. Santa Ana CA
The price is $119 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$119 total
per night
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,765 reviews)
Picture of the lobby is very misleading. The place is fairly run down.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

DAY to SNA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
DAY Address & GPS
Address:
Terminal Building
Dayton OH, 45377
United States
IATA Code:
DAY
Longitude:
-84.220767
Latitude:
39.898007
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SNA Address & GPS
Address:
18601 Airport Way
Santa Ana CA, 92707
United States
IATA Code:
SNA
Longitude:
-117.860538
Latitude:
33.680201
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from DAY to John Wayne Airport?
There are no direct flights on this route. But American Airlines, United Airlines and Qatar Airways will fly you from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. Airport (DAY) to John Wayne Airport with just one stopover.
What is the shortest flight from DAY to John Wayne Airport?
Getting from DAY to John Wayne Airport (SNA) will take a minimum of 6 hours and 22 minutes. Indulge in a tipple and get stuck into that book — here's your chance to sit back and unwind.
How many hours flight from Dayton Intl. Airport to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
On average, it takes 6 hours and 29 minutes to fly from DAY to John Wayne Airport. Breeze through the journey by watching TV shows and getting stuck into a good book. Alternatively, use the time to catch up on some sleep.
What airlines have the most flights from DAY to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
At the moment, you can't fly nonstop from Dayton Intl. Airport to John Wayne Airport. However, you will be able to book flights with at least one stop. There's always a silver lining — use the break to stretch your travel-weary legs or grab a nice coffee!

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