John Wayne Orange County Airport Departures (SNA)

Flight Departures at John Wayne Orange County Airport

We have listed some of the information that is good to know before departing from John Wayne Airport in Orange County.

Parking at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport

There are four official parking garages surrounding the John Wayne airport terminal building, A1, A2, B2 and C and an off-site parking lot across Interstate-405 in Irving. The hourly fee is $2 for all of them while the daily fee is $16 for the off-site parking and $20 for the parking garages.

Valet parking services are available during day hours at an additional fee of $10 per hour or $30 per day for the parking garages.

Charging stations for electric vehicles can be found in all the parking areas while wide parking spaces and van-parking spaces can be found in most.

Transfers at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport

Car Rental – The John Wayne Airport car rental desks are located across from the John Wayne statue on the Arrival level between Terminals A and B.

Return your rented vehicle, if rented from one of the onside rental car companies, on the lower level of the Parking Structure housing Parking A2 and B2, accessible from the Ground Transportation Center in between the Parking areas.

Off-site rental car companies usually offer shuttle service from their location to the airport.

Bus – The local bus Route 76, provided by OCTA (Orange County Transportation Authority) stops curbside outside Terminal B. They arrive once an hour from each direction (Eastbound or Westbound) during weekdays from morning to evening.

The closest Greyhound stop can be found in Santa Ana Train Station a few miles away.

Shuttle – iShuttle route 400A runs between Tustin Metrolink Station and the airport from morning to evening during weekdays. A single journey fare is $1.00.

Private Shuttle companies operate from the Ground Transportation Center. Reservations only.

Train – There is no train station directly at the airport, but Santa Ana, Irvine and Tustin train stations are approximately 10 miles from John Wayne airport. Taxi is the best choice to transfer from the train station to the airport, except from Tustin during weekdays when the iShuttle route 400A runs at a low cost.

Taxi – Taxis can be pre-booked and will drop travelers off outside the terminal of departure.

Charging Stations at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport

There are many electrical outlets and USB ports located throughout the terminal building. They are easily accessible and most are located underneath seating or along seatbacks.

Health Clinic at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport

The Fly Well Clinic is located post-security across from Gate 10 in Terminal B and is open Monday-Friday from 6.00AM to 2.00PM. Here travelers can get health care services provided by licensed professionals who can help treat minor illnesses and injuries, address cold/flu and travel sickness, schedule telehealth consultations and provide vital screenings and prescriptions as well as get complimentary flu vaccinations and much more. Individuals aged 16+ can get the Covid-19 vaccinations for free with no appointment needed.

ATMs at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport

ATMs can be found on the airside for both departing and arriving travelers. For departing passengers they are located near Gate 7 I Terminal A, near Gate 10 in Terminal B and near Gate 17 in Terminal C.

Currency Exchange Services at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport

John Wayne Airport does not offer a currency exchange service.

Helping Hands at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport

Helping Hands is a service the airport provides for free to individuals with hidden disabilities like Autism to help ease some of the stress that can be associated with airport travel.

The service can be requested either through calling +1 949 252-5200 or by filling out this request form.

You are asked to contact the airport either by phone, the one listed above, or through email info@ocair.com, before your arrival at the airport to speak directly with the staff about the assistance needed.

Dial “0” from any Courtesy phone located throughout the terminal or stop by the Information Booth in Terminal B on Arrival level after your arrival at the airport to let the Helping Hand staff know where you are.

The service Helping Hand is available daily from 6.00AM to 11.00PM.

Covid-19 Rapid Testing at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport

Pre-security in Terminal B on Departure level travelers can get a rapid Hoag Covid-19 test with results in 15-30 minutes.

This test may not be approved by all airlines or destinations so make sure it suits what you are required to present before opting for this test. The test costs $139 and is available from 8.00AM to 5.00PM Monday-Friday.

Lost & Found at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport

For items lost in a public area of the airport or during the security screening please contact Airport Police Services at +1 949 252-5140.

Please contact the airline directly for items lost at a gate or on the airplane.

Water Refill Stations at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport

There are water refill stations adjacent to the water fountains located next to the restrooms in all terminals. Fill any size bottle with free, cold, fresh and filtered water before your flight.

Please be reminded that it is not allowed to carry liquids through the security screening. There are liquid waste bins located at all security control stations to empty any bottles. The bottles can be filled up once on the airside.

WiFi at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport

The airport provides free wireless internet access to all their visitors. Simply connect to the “JWAFREEWIFI” network and sign in to start surfing.

Smoking at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the airport buildings and is only allowed in dedicated areas outside the terminal building’s entrances/exits.

Food and Shopping at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport

Once through to airside there are several options to eat and drink and shop available.