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SAN vs SNA (2026): parking, rental cars and hotels compared
San Diego and John Wayne Orange County are about 76 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.
| SAN | SNA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | San Diego International Airport | John Wayne Orange County International Airport |
| City | San Diego, CA | Santa Ana, CA |
| FAA boardings rank (CY2025) | 24 · 12,675,684 | 41 · 5,521,729 |
| Cheapest official parking / day | $40(Terminal 1 Parking Plaza) | $20(Off-Airport Parking (Main St)) |
| Official lots on our page | 3 | 3 |
| Rental brands (airport list) | 12 | 11 |
| Verified hotels nearby (OSM) | 24 | 25 |
| Way.com page | Yes | Yes |
| SpotHero page | Yes | Yes |
| ParkSleepFly page | Yes | Yes |
Official parking lots
| SAN | Kind | Daily | SNA | Kind | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 Parking Plaza | Garage | $40 | Off-Airport Parking (Main St) | Economy / long-term | $20 |
| Terminal 2 Parking Plaza | Garage | $40 | Terminal Parking | Garage | $30 |
| Valet Parking | Valet | $60 | Curbside Valet Parking | Valet | $50 |
Every rate is copied from the airport's own parking page and dated on our SAN parking and SNA parking pages. Hotel locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Guides for each airport
FAQ
How far is SAN from SNA?
About 76 miles between the airports in our nearby-airport graph (sourced with the airport coordinates). Driving time varies by traffic.
Which airport is busier, SAN or SNA?
SAN ranks higher by FAA final CY2025 passenger boardings: SAN is #24 in Busiest US airports · ranked by public data (12,675,684 enplanements) and SNA is #41 in Busiest US airports · ranked by public data (5,521,729).
Which has cheaper official parking, SAN or SNA?
On the published daily rates we copied from each airport's own parking page (checked Oct 26, 2026), SNA is lower at $20/day (Off-Airport Parking (Main St)) versus SAN at $40/day. Rates change; confirm on the official pages.
Do SAN and SNA list the same rental car brands?
SAN 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 SAN vs SNA?
OpenStreetMap lists 24 verified hotels near SAN and 25 near SNA within each page's search radius (checked Oct 26, 2026). Distances are straight-line.