Beer at John Wayne Airport turns out to be a pretty good deal

Whether it’s a long layover or an unexpected delay at John Wayne Airport (SNA), a cold, refreshing beer is a great way to pass the time while you’re waiting for your flight. A new study shows you might be getting a good deal on that beer!

The team at FinanceBuzz collected price data for standard pours of popular domestic beers (Budweiser, Miller Light, Coors, etc.). They then compared costs at the 50 busiest U.S. airports to discover which airports serve up beer at the most inflated prices.

The overall average price for a domestic beer across America’s 50 busiest airports is $8.97, a 21% increase from 2023. So, where does SNA rank? SNA ranks #10 among the most affordable beers. A domestic pour is just $7.81, making it more affordable than the national average.

10 U.S. Airports Where Beer is the Least Expensive

• Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) Salt Lake City, Utah $6.41
• Portland International Airport (PDX) Portland, Oregon $6.81
• Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) Fort Myers, Florida $7.29
• New Orleans International Airport (MSY) New Orleans, Louisiana $7.31
• Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Houston, Texas $7.36
• San Diego International Airport (SAN) San Diego, California $7.38
• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) Cleveland, Ohio $7.41
• Nashville International Airport (BNA) Nashville, Tennessee $7.51
• Dulles International Airport (IAD) Washington, DC $7.79
• John Wayne Airport (SNA) Santa Ana, California $7.81

Here’s a list of the most expensive locations for comparison:

• LaGuardia Airport – $13.83
• San Francisco International Airport – $12.61
• Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – $11.99
• John F. Kennedy International Airport – $11.82
• Honolulu International Airport – $11.41
• Seattle/Tacoma International Airport – $11.21
• Harry Reid International Airport – $11.00
• Chicago O’Hare International Airport – $10.85
• Newark Liberty International Airport – $10.41
• Austin-Bergstrom International Airport – $10.00

You can view the full updated study, right here.

Click here to see a list of the restaurants and bars at John Wayne Airport.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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