John Wayne Airport (SNA) Parking

Parking options at Orange County Airport include: Parking Garages A1, A2, B2 and C (the first 15 mins are free for passenger dropoff/ pickpup) - all garages offer curbside valet parking.  B2 and C garages are closest to Terminals B & C; while Garages A1 & A2 are next to and across from Terminal A.  Garages A1, B2 & C offer 2-hr limited parking on their lower level.

For lower fees, use the off-Airport Main Street parking lot on 1512 Main Street in Irvine. Curtesy shuttles run every 15 mins and are lift-equipped. 
All parking options options offer short- and long-term parking.
All parking facilities have marked accessible spaces for disabled motorists. Valet Parking has wheelchair access.

For valet parking on the upper Departure Level in front of the Riley Terminal, there are two dropoff curbside locations - one between Terminals A & B, and one between Terminals B & C. On arrival, call 949-752-558, or use the while courtesy phone in the Riley Terminal and dialing 2-4018.

Payment options: PARCS were installed in all parking facilities and offer two options - either using the paper ticket system or go ticketless by swiping credit card for parking access and using same credit card upon exiting using Express Exit Lanes.

For more parking information call 949-252-5200. If you don't rememer where you parked call the Arport Police at 949-25-5000.

As an alternative to on-site parking, there are off-airport parking at John Wayne airport options which may offer significant discounts. Most have shuttle vans or buses which operate from their facilities to the terminals, and feature secure facilities with security guards and cameras 24 hours.

Many local hotels offer up to 2 weeks free parking with one night stay. This can be especially convenient if you have an early flight and need to park at John Wayne airport. They provide shuttle service too.

Nothing is more frustrating than circling an airport parking lot looking for space when you're already running late for a flight or paying an exorbitant amount for parking when you return from a trip. You can avoid these common predicaments by doing your homework before leaving to park your vehicle at the airport.

Most airports offer multiple parking lots at various rates (hourly, daily and economy). Some airports even offer costly, but convenient valet parking. Visit the airport website or call the airport to determine the location and rates for each type of parking garage or service. During peak travel times, it's also prudent to check the short-term and long-term parking lot availability before leaving for the airport, so you can make other arrangements if lots are full. Parking in a daily garage (short-term parking) instead of an economy (long-term parking) lot for multiple days will burn a big hole in your wallet.

You’ll find commercial off-site parking lots near most major airports. These parking lots are farther from the airport, but the distance is often compensated with lower prices, 24-hour security, car-to-terminal shuttle services and other perks like frequent parker programs. Aside from off-site commercial parking lots allow you to reserve a parking spot in advance, which can be a real timesaver during peak travel times. In addition, many airport hotels offer stay, park and fly deals in which you stay at the hotel the night before your flight and then you can park your car at the hotel for free or a low daily rate. Just make sure the hotel parking lot is secure as some aren’t monitored around-the-clock like airport and commercial lots.

It’s too easy to forget where you parked or where you put the parking ticket after an extended trip. Even if you’re running late, take the time to note where you parked in your cell phone, PDA or on the parking ticket if you take it with you. Just make sure you don’t lose the parking ticket, because most airports charge a hefty fee for missing tickets. For that reason, it may be safer to leave the ticket in your car.