John Wayne Orange County International Airport
KSNA, Santa Ana, CA
- Longest runway
- 02L/20R (5,700 ft)
About 5 miles to Newport Beach and 12 miles to Laguna Beach
John Wayne airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Orange County
John Wayne Airport is the private-jet airport for Newport Beach, Irvine and Laguna Beach, with some of the strictest noise rules in the country.
- Main airport
- SNA / KSNA
- Elevation
- 56 ft
- Longest runway
- 02L/20R (5,700 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Orange County
John Wayne is about 10 minutes from Newport Beach. Long Beach, to the north, is an alternative with more flexibility for larger jets and late departures.
Orange County is a busy market for both business and weekend travel.
Orange County Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Long Beach International Airport
KLGB, Long Beach, CA
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (10,000 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Long Beach
Long Beach airport guideBefore You Book Orange County
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Noise Rules and Curfew
John Wayne limits departures overnight and enforces noise limits; operators plan around them.
Airport Choice
John Wayne for Newport, Irvine and Laguna; Long Beach for Long Beach and the northern part of the county.
When Demand Peaks in Orange County
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Beach season in Newport and Laguna.
- Year-round
- Steady business demand.
Flight Times and Prices to Orange County
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to SNA for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,434 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 25 min$50,000–$76,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,304 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 10 min$47,500–$72,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,214 mi | 3 hr 15 min$14,100–$20,500 | 3 hr 5 min$17,000–$22,000 | 2 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,728 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,354 mi | 3 hr 35 min$15,500–$22,500 | 3 hr 25 min$18,700–$23,500 | 3 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 372 mi | 1 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 227 mi | 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Boston (BED) | 2,572 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 45 min$52,500–$80,500 |
Best Aircraft for Orange County
Light jets fly to Las Vegas, Scottsdale and Cabo; super-midsize jets fly to the East Coast nonstop.
Towns Around Orange County
Guides to the towns served by the same airports.
Orange County Private Jet Questions
Does John Wayne Airport have a curfew?
Yes. Departures are restricted overnight, and strict noise limits apply at all times.
How long is a private flight from Orange County to Cabo?
About 2 hr 10 min in a light jet.
