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San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

International Airport
Midway District, San Diego
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    Rick G.
    "Great place to catch a flight!"(92 Tips)
    JD
    "Commuter terminal is separated from the rest of the airport"(21 Tips)
    Corrie
    "Fantastic free wifi and the seats with electric outlets are genius!"(60 Tips)
    San Diego's Bowl Games
    "Classy San Diego""(9 Tips)
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  • Red B.
    Red BullDecember 31, 2011
    If flying over Embarcadero Marina Park on 12/31 try to catch a glimpse of @RedBull: New Year. #NoLimits - or just tune in to ESPN from 8p PT.
  • Kathy G.
    Kathy GodwinDecember 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Long security lines so plan ahead or do priority! Also SWA gates 1 & 2 require security again for connecting
  • Jen C.
    Jen CraigMay 4, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Use the bathroom before going through security, if you're able. There is just one in gate, everyone has to go!
  • Melodie T.
    Melodie TaoApril 6, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Make sure to enjoy some TCBY frozen yogurt. To my knowledge it's the only place in San Diego to get it.
  • Marmie N.
    Marmie NineJanuary 6, 2013
    get here well before your hour...security line is one of the longest I've ever experienced! we were 1.25 hrs early and I'm sure this will take forever. ridiculous!
  • Cindy L.
    Cindy LopezNovember 29, 2013
    If you are connecting in LAX make sure to go to commuter terminal otherwise you have to take the airport loop bus to get there.
  • Dougheart icon on user image
    DougOctober 4, 2017
    Small airport but recently remodeled. Fairly easy to navigate. Clean and spacious.
  • Dave W.
    Dave WhelanJanuary 9, 2017
    Classic San Diego: mellow, spacious, and beautiful.
  • Benedict C.
    Benedict CorpuzSeptember 24, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    If you're flying Southwest, make sure you get in the security line as soon as possible. The line gets super long. Don't moss your flight!
  • Cindy G.
    Cindy GApril 24, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    I like how you tag your own bag with Alaska, considering that I've had agents almost put the wrong one on mine before.
  • Staci R.
    Staci RaeAugust 18, 2013
    Delta's First Class service is not as nice as it used to be! Beside the free drink I feel like I am on a Southwest flight!
  • Kent G.
    Kent GeorgiMarch 31, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Welcome to Sunny San Diego! Enjoy our downtown & have fun during your stay!
  • Beverly Z.
    Beverly ZarkleOctober 18, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    An airport with a cute pet relief area!
  • Roscoe
    RoscoeMay 14, 2013
    Was at Gate 47 in Terminal 2 and each seat has a phone charger jack and USB port. Brilliant!
  • samir b.
    samir bhavnaniJune 5, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Southwest terminal main boarding area has a very crowded and small men's room. Take care of business downstairs before going through security.
  • Sahar A.
    Sahar AhmadSeptember 6, 2012
    Security will let you through to any gate terminal. Make sure you check overhead signs declaring what gates are past your checkpoint! Security lines can be crazy long.
  • Rocky H.
    Rocky HoranMay 26, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    If flying out of T2 north security lines tend to be shorter and pre check is available here too
  • Kristenheart icon on user image
    KristenJune 26, 2015
    Super nice TSA. Smiling, polite, respectful. Wow! Best in the U.S.
  • Denise D.heart icon on user image
    Denise D.December 12, 2019
    We are touring the area so we flew here. Nice airport no complaints
  • George J.
    George JurgensOctober 26, 2012
    Discovered by the Germans in 1904, they named it San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina
  • Rob S.
    Rob ScrippApril 24, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    If your flying out United, don't pass up a Bloody Mary at the Sports Bar next to Gate 14. Best Mary around! Order it spicy. :)
  • Dana G.heart icon on user image
    Dana GoldyAugust 20, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    New terminal 2 is pretty great! Nice to see we caught up with services at other airports!
  • Scott W.heart icon on user image
    Scott WoodruffMay 16, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    Small and convenient, though aot of times TSAPre isn't open. They give you a pass to keep your shoes on but it isn't the full program.
  • Russell G.heart icon on user image
    Russell GannJuly 22, 2013
    This is a very laid back airport compared to LAX. Kind and polite people!!
  • Justin L.heart icon on user image
    Justin LisenbyAugust 25, 2023
    Decent airport with some good food and bar options inside.
  • Max B.heart icon on user image
    Max BJune 20, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    SD is a great place to visit or live. Just be ready for lots of congestion.
  • Margie S.heart icon on user image
    Margie SchingleJune 27, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Love terminal 2, if you don't have it, get TSA Pre!
  • Jon B.heart icon on user image
    Jon B.April 16, 2018
    Awesome location within minutes of downtown!
  • David W.
    David WilksNovember 13, 2013
    Here's the tip of the day! Do not tell these people you hate Muslims, Obama or have read the Anarchist Cookbook!
  • Paulina D.heart icon on user image
    Paulina DuránJanuary 9, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    Don't panic, usually TSA lines are not that long :)
  • Jonathan Z.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan ZupnikAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Make sure you get onto the Pre TSA program if possible, back to the good old days of security check point!
  • Gaston M.heart icon on user image
    Gaston Motola AcunaJuly 28, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    As long as you're in terminal 2 you'll be ok, if you're in terminal 1 on a busy weekend, good luck finding a seat.
  • Tricia D.
    Tricia DzialoMay 30, 2013
    New terminal 2 still in construction. The plus is the in the waiting area all the seat have an electrical outlet.
  • Mary A.
    Mary AustinAugust 4, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Why is this city so delusional about the idea of a bigger airport? It's one thing to wait forever to go through security but something completely different when you don't have room for the line.
  • Nan P.
    Nan PalmeroFebruary 6, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Go to Neighborhood at 777 G St and ask the waitress about Noble Experiment. See the city from the Altitude Bar at the Gaslamp Marriott. It's breathtaking.
  • Hank S.
    Hank SearfusMarch 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    In terminal 2, security is quickest in the am. Terminal 1 can often be the opposite. Staff are often very friendly unless you're rude to them. Lots of Starbucks and they're building another one in T2.
  • Karen
    KarenMay 20, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Terminal 2 now open. No more funky uturn if you are coming from Point Loma.
  • Jeannie B.heart icon on user image
    Jeannie BrownNovember 6, 2014
    It's clean has everything except foods and drinks are expensive at the airport in SD
  • cloud 9 Co-Op
    cloud 9 Co-OpJuly 14, 2012
    Always back your beer with a shot... It saves you 4 bucks and you actually catch a buzz!!
  • Victor H.
    Victor HernandezJune 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Good news: free wi-fi! Bad news: wi-fi here is super sloooow bc of all the freeloaders!
  • Republican National Convention
    The 36th Republican presidential nominating convention was held August 12–15, 1996 at the San Diego Convention Center. Kansas Senator Robert J. Dole was nominated for president.
  • Roger M.heart icon on user image
    Roger MaAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Get yourself a ride through Uber or Lyft the moment you touch down, otherwise they all get picked up pretty quick!
  • La Jolla Mom
    La Jolla MomMay 26, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Easy airport to fly in and out of. They are renovating the Admirals Club--can't wait to see it!
  • Jaye B.heart icon on user image
    Jaye BurleyAugust 25, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    The burger place at Southwest's terminal is AMAZING!!!!
  • K. G.
    K. GilDecember 17, 2014
    There are shuttles to go to the Shearaton on Terminal 2. Car rental shuttle on terminal 2 as well.
  • Nikhil C.
    Nikhil CMarch 2
    Been here 10+ times
    Relatively small airport but security is mostly quick. Limited decent options for food but Peet's and Einstein are my personal fav after Aspire Club
  • David R.heart icon on user image
    David ReynoldsOctober 28, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    I'm not a fan of the off-site rental car center. Otherwise, this is a decent enough airport. Very busy at times.
  • Piperheart icon on user image
    PiperJanuary 7, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Terminal 2 is brand new and you can check in outside.
  • @DowntownRob M.heart icon on user image
    @DowntownRob MarlbroughMay 8, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Don't ask the stewardess how many drink tickets you can use at once; it usually results in you getting none. ;-)
  • Jason K.
    Jason KeathJune 17, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    JetBlue speed pass (extra leg room) means you get to go through the first class line at security. Use it.
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