SNA cell phone lot

Cell Phone Waiting Area: South of Parking Structure C near MacArthur Boulevard and Campus Drive. Cost: Free. Checked Oct 21, 2026.

Waiting for an arriving passenger

Wait in the cell phone lot until the person you are collecting has their bags and is at the curb, then drive to arrivals. Space is reduced during construction while a trailer occupies part of the lot.

If you would rather park and meet them inside, the cheapest lot is Off-Airport Parking (Main St) at $3 per hour, $20/day max; the full list is on SNA parking.

Sources and independence

Independent guide; not affiliated with the County of Orange. Rates restated from the airport's published parking page, checked Oct 26, 2026. The airport's site is authoritative.