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SNA airport parking: official rates and the cheapest option
John Wayne Orange County International Airport · Santa Ana, California
The cheapest official option listed is Off-Airport Parking (Main St) at $20 per day, and the most expensive listed is Curbside Valet Parking at $50 per day.
Prices copied from the airport's official website (ocair.com:443) on 26 September 2026 and checked against it. Rates change and can differ online and at the gate — confirm there before you park.
Official parking options at SNA
| Option | Type | Per day | Short stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Airport Parking (Main St) | Long-term | $20 | $3 per hour, $20 daily rate | Courtesy shuttle service to and from the Riley Terminal is available every 15 minutes between 4:30 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. |
| Terminal Parking | Garage | $30 | $4 per hour, $30 daily rate | Parking structure entrances are on the Departure (upper) Level only |
| Curbside Valet Parking | Valet | $50 | $15 per hour, $50 daily rate | Departure (upper) Level in front of the Terminal |
Good to know
Waiting lot — the airport's parking page says: “Cell Phone Waiting Area: Visitors can wait in their vehicles, free of charge, until they receive a call or text from their arriving passengers indicating they are ready for pick up.”
How to pay less
- Economy and long-term lots are usually the cheapest official option; garages next to the terminals cost more for the convenience.
- For long trips, compare the total with a taxi or ride-share both ways, and with private off-airport lots — check their shuttle times before you book.
- If you only need to pick someone up, a waiting (cell phone) lot is usually free; drivers wait there until the passenger is at the kerb.
Other airports near Santa Ana
- BUR · Burbank
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383 km · from $12/day - SJC · San Jose
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Questions
How much is parking at SNA per day?
On https://www.ocair.com:443/travelers/parking-transport/parking/ the airport lists $20/day at Off-Airport Parking (Main St) as its cheapest official daily rate; Curbside Valet Parking is $50 per day. Checked 26 September 2026.
Is there a free waiting (cell phone) lot at SNA?
Yes. The airport's parking page says: “Cell Phone Waiting Area: Visitors can wait in their vehicles, free of charge, until they receive a call or text from their arriving passengers indicating they are ready for pick up.”