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LAX vs SNA (2026): parking, rental cars and hotels compared
Los Angeles and John Wayne Orange County are about 36 miles apart. Figures below come from the FAA (boardings), each airport's own parking and rental pages, and OpenStreetMap hotel locations — checked Oct 26, 2026. We never invent a price.
| LAX | SNA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | John Wayne Orange County International Airport |
| City | Los Angeles, CA | Santa Ana, CA |
| FAA boardings rank (CY2025) | 5 · 36,497,303 | 41 · 5,521,729 |
| Cheapest official parking / day | $6(Van Nuys FlyAway Parking) | $20(Off-Airport Parking (Main St)) |
| Official lots on our page | 6 | 3 |
| Rental brands (airport list) | 12 | 11 |
| Verified hotels nearby (OSM) | 25 | 25 |
| Way.com page | Yes | Yes |
| SpotHero page | Yes | Yes |
| ParkSleepFly page | Yes | Yes |
Official parking lots
| LAX | Kind | Daily | SNA | Kind | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Nuys FlyAway Parking | Remote lot | $6 | Off-Airport Parking (Main St) | Economy / long-term | $20 |
| LAX Budget Parking (5455 W. 111th St) | Economy / long-term | $20 | Terminal Parking | Garage | $30 |
| LAX Economy Parking (6100 W. 94th St) | Economy / long-term | $35 | Curbside Valet Parking | Valet | $50 |
| Central Terminal Area garages (P1-P7), general | Garage | $60 | |||
| Central Terminal Area Premium (P1, P3, P7) | Premium / reserved | $70 | |||
| Valet (P1, P3, P4, P7) | Valet | $75 |
Every rate is copied from the airport's own parking page and dated on our LAX parking and SNA parking pages. Hotel locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Guides for each airport
FAQ
How far is LAX from SNA?
About 36 miles between the airports in our nearby-airport graph (sourced with the airport coordinates). Driving time varies by traffic.
Which airport is busier, LAX or SNA?
LAX ranks higher by FAA final CY2025 passenger boardings: LAX is #5 in Busiest US airports · ranked by public data (36,497,303 enplanements) and SNA is #41 in Busiest US airports · ranked by public data (5,521,729).
Which has cheaper official parking, LAX or SNA?
On the published daily rates we copied from each airport's own parking page (checked Oct 26, 2026), LAX is lower at $6/day (Van Nuys FlyAway Parking) versus SNA at $20/day. Rates change; confirm on the official pages.
Do LAX and SNA list the same rental car brands?
LAX lists 12 brands and SNA lists 11 on their official rental pages (checked Oct 26, 2026). See each airport's car rental page for the names.
How many hotels are near LAX vs SNA?
OpenStreetMap lists 25 verified hotels near LAX and 25 near SNA within each page's search radius (checked Oct 26, 2026). Distances are straight-line.