Getting Around Newport Beach
Airport and Transportation
Newport Beach Airport information
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Located just 5 miles outside of Newport Beach, John Wayne Airport is the only commercial-service airport in Orange County. Lauded as the best airport in the U.S. in Money magazine's annual Best in Travel ratings and ranked the fourth best domestic airport in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure in 2017, SNA served over 10 million satisfied passengers last year. Known as the gateway to Orange County, the airport offers nonstop service to over 20 destinations in the United States, including Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Houston, and Minneapolis.
The airport has several fast-food and full-service eateries, as well as a number of gift shops, newsstands, and rotating art exhibits.
Airline carriers serving John Wayne Airport include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and WestJet.
Located just 5 miles outside of Newport Beach, John Wayne Airport is the only commercial-service airport in Orange County. Lauded as the best airport in the U.S. in Money magazine's annual Best in Travel ratings and ranked the fourth best domestic airport in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure in 2017, SNA served over 10 million satisfied passengers last year. Known as the gateway to Orange County, the airport offers nonstop service to over 20 destinations in the United States, including Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Houston, and Minneapolis.
The airport has several fast-food and full-service eateries, as well as a number of gift shops, newsstands, and rotating art exhibits.
Airline carriers serving John Wayne Airport include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and WestJet.
Newport Beach Airport Transportation
Parking is available in a valet lot, terminal lot, and Parking Lot C, which offers shuttle service to the terminal. Parking costs $2 per hour. Terminal parking is a maximum $20 per day, and Parking Lot C charges up to $17 per day.
Ride Share Access
Lyft, Uber and Wingz are allowed to pick-up their passengers on the top level of parking structures A2 and B2, and in the Terminal C parking structure on the upper level next to the ticketing area. Ride app drivers are allowed to drop off passengers on the Departures (upper) Level at curbside.
Ride Share Access
Lyft, Uber and Wingz are allowed to pick-up their passengers on the top level of parking structures A2 and B2, and in the Terminal C parking structure on the upper level next to the ticketing area. Ride app drivers are allowed to drop off passengers on the Departures (upper) Level at curbside.
Newport Beach Public information
Rental Cars
Popular onsite rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Rental counters can be found on the arrivals level between Terminals A and B at John Wayne Airport. At Los Angeles International, travelers can use courtesy shuttles offered by 10 of the airport's 40 rental car agencies for direct access to agency pickup.
Taxis
Travelers can use taxi service from each of the Newport Beach area airports to points of interest. Taxi fare to Newport Beach from John Wayne Airport is about $30; from Long Beach Airport, about $70; and from Los Angeles International Airport, about $140. Taxis can also be found at hotel taxi stands and hailed on the streets throughout Newport Beach.
Popular onsite rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Rental counters can be found on the arrivals level between Terminals A and B at John Wayne Airport. At Los Angeles International, travelers can use courtesy shuttles offered by 10 of the airport's 40 rental car agencies for direct access to agency pickup.
Taxis
Travelers can use taxi service from each of the Newport Beach area airports to points of interest. Taxi fare to Newport Beach from John Wayne Airport is about $30; from Long Beach Airport, about $70; and from Los Angeles International Airport, about $140. Taxis can also be found at hotel taxi stands and hailed on the streets throughout Newport Beach.
