Travel to Orange County Airport

Services at John Wayne Airport

© Kathleen Curry

Feb 1, 2009
The Orange County Airport, also known as John Wayne (SNA) Airport, offers a chance for Orange County visitors to quickly access business, shopping and beaches.

The John Wayne Airport, also known as the Santa Ana (SNA) Airport or Orange County Airport, is located in the business district where the cities of Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine and Santa Ana all come together. Whether visitors are coming to Orange County for business or pleasure, the airport offers easy access to business, shopping and the beaches, and all without the hassles and crowds to be found at LAX.

The airport can be easily accessed by the Costa Mesa (55), San Diego and the Corona del Mar (73) Freeways

John Wayne Airport (SNA) is located at:

18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707

(949) 252-5200

The Orange County airport recommends travelers arrive two hours early to check-in and go through screening process. Check up to date arrival and departure information at the John Wayne Airport. John Wayne airport is serviced by 10 commercial and three commuter airlines offer flights in and out of Orange County airport.

Airlines servicing the Airport:

  • Commercial Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Continental Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Frontier Airlines
  • Northwest Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • US Airways
  • US Airways Express (Mesa)

Commuter Airlines

  • American Eagle
  • Delta Connection (Skywest)
  • United Express (Skywest)

Parking:

Due to current construction and a busy business clientele parking can be difficult at the John Wayne

Terminal Parking Structures A1, A2, B2, curbside Valet Parking, Parking Lot C and Main Street Parking. Parking structure B1 has now been permanently closed due to airport improvements.

Further parking information and current parking status can be obtained by calling (949) 252-5200 and speaking to an Airport Operator.

Parking Rates:

Parking for Terminals A1, A2, B2 and Parking Lot C is available at $2.00 per hour with a daily maximum of $20.00.

Valet Parking is available at a flat rate fee of $30.00 per day.

The parking structure accepts several forms of payment including: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and most Debit Cards.

Dining:

The following dining establishments are available in the airport:

  • Host Snack Bars
  • Gibson Guitar Lounge
  • McDonald's
  • Starbucks Coffee
  • Creative Croissants
  • Starbuck
  • Sports Page Pub
  • Brioche Dorée Café & Bakery
  • Oasis Grill & Sky Lounge

Ground Transportation:

The Orange County Airport offers a wide variety of transportation options, including busses, taxis, shuttles and limousine services on the lower lever transportation center. The airport also has transportation liaisons.

On-Site Rental Cars

  • National Car Rental (800) 227-7368
  • Thrifty Car Rental (800) 847-4389
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (800) 736-8222
  • Avis Rent-A-Car (800) 230-4898
  • Alamo Rent–A–Car (800) 327-9633
  • Budget Rent-A-Car (800) 527-0700
  • Hertz Corporation (800) 654-3131
  • National Car Rental (800) 227-7368
  • Thrifty Car Rental (800) 847-4389

Other Services:

The airport provides the the Red Coat Ambassadors, who assist travelers and offer assistance by answering questions and helping passengers get to where they need to be.

Whatever name is used - Orange County Airport, Santa Ana Airport, John Wayne Airport - this airport offers travelers to Orange County the opportunity to easily access shopping and the coast.


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