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Bowers Museum
Major Orange County museum campus with art exhibitions, family programs, and rotating contemporary and historical shows.
Take a flight from Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA to Santa Ana, CA and enjoy the approximately 300 miles (483 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest flight runs at 07:45, the last at 21:10.
Distance 300 miles (483 km) |
First flight 7:45 AM |
Last flight 9:10 PM |
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Major Orange County museum campus with art exhibitions, family programs, and rotating contemporary and historical shows.
Hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits, a Discovery Cube, and family-friendly learning in downtown Santa Ana.
Small local museum preserving Orange County aviation and aerospace history with artifacts, photos, and volunteer-led interpretation.
Walkable downtown district with historic buildings, murals, shops, galleries, and regular arts and community events.
Lively pedestrian-friendly arts corridor known for galleries, murals, boutiques, and monthly art-focused street activity.
Historic neighborhood of preserved early 20th-century homes, ideal for architecture walks and seasonal house tours.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA to Santa Ana, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Ana, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA to Santa Ana, CA flights use the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to John Wayne Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA and Santa Ana, CA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
John Wayne Airport is 3 km from Santa Ana city centre. Public transport options include:
John Wayne Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Located in terminals; options include fast food and sit-down restaurants like McDold's and Ruby's Diner
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at John Wayne Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at John Wayne Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at John Wayne Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport..
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