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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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  • Jason J.
    Jason JokerstMay 24, 2018
    When arriving at Terminal 1, if you want to grab an amazing craft beer there is an awesome little bar on the west end. Perfect after a long flight to relax if you are not rushed to leave airport.
    Upvoted 1 day ago
  • Conrad & Jenn R.heart icon on user image
    Conrad & Jenn R.March 22, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Departures: sit on the right for views of the bay and beaches after flying over Liberty Station. Arrivals: sit on the left for views of Coronado bridge, Petco Park, and the downtown skyline.
    Upvoted 1 day ago
  • Noah D.heart icon on user image
    Noah DellaPietroJuly 13, 2018
    easily one of the nicest and cleanest airports i’ve ever been to. check-in is super easy, food selection is great, and everything is so close to each other
    Upvoted 4 days ago
  • Diana P.
    Diana PJuly 1, 2013
    Make sure to visit Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop, a Mexican-wrestling-themed shop that features the Surfin' California Burrito, a steak, shrimp and frenchfry-filled concoction of deliciousness.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • glenn l.heart icon on user image
    glenn lethamApril 21, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Terminal 2 is awesome, and the Stone brewery is a must visit!! Cheers! #mapthis
  • Rebecca B.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca BalnisNovember 2, 2016
    One of the cleanest most courteous airports I've ever seen. With a very impressive tap selection.
  • PCL Construction
    PCL ConstructionJanuary 8, 2013
    The 445,000 sqft expansion of Terminal 2 will accommodate 10 new gates and expanded concession space. This new area will feature a 300-foot-long, 2.5-story, glass-enclosed hall called Sunset Cove. Read more
  • Damien A.heart icon on user image
    Damien AndersonDecember 13, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice airport but what’s weird is the night and day difference between terminal 1 and 2. Terminal 2 is by far better. Oh and invest in TSA Pre. Comes in handy.
  • Abdulaziz .
    Abdulaziz 🦦December 14, 2018
    One of the nicest airports I ever seen! It has easy access and easy exit! Overall i will grade it with A+++ compared to others !
  • San Diego Architectural Foundation
    The Certified LEED® Gold Green Build Terminal 2 at San Diego’s Lindbergh Field is both atypical and progressive with a glass curtain wall that provides a stunning view of the runway and of the city.
  • Roger M.heart icon on user image
    Roger MaApril 3, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Apply for Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check and you'll breeze right through security!
    Upvoted Aug 22
  • Tim D.heart icon on user image
    Tim DengSeptember 9, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    One of the fastest airports, according to data analytics blog Five Thirty Eight, thanks to "relatively good and predictable weather, along with modest air traffic volume." The Counter burger is bomb
  • Eric H.heart icon on user image
    Eric HJuly 11, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Have some time to kill if you are waiting for ground transportation? Liberty Station is only a 20 minute stroll away! There you can enjoy scenic views and multiple dining options. Harbor Dr -> Laning
  • Basheera A.heart icon on user image
    Basheera AbdulazizOctober 26, 2018
    One of my favorite airports. Lovely with art works on the walls, small and convenient, everything is just close to you, you don’t have to walk 83727 Km to reach your gate.
  • Susan A.
    Susan Almon-PeschJanuary 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Pannikin has its yummy baked goods and coffee at the Artisan Cafe Gate 3 - 4 area. Missed getting to Leucadian location - so nice surprise.
  • Akjhia H.heart icon on user image
    Akjhia HaleyJanuary 31, 2016
    Such a big airport. So clean and the attention to the client is good too. I like to see all the people that take a flight here, such diversity from all around the world.
  • Michelle C.
    Michelle CharlesDecember 18, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Food and shops and ambience here is one of the best anywhere in the US and world. San Diego has transformed its small airport into a place that is enjoyable, relaxing and accommodating.
  • Carmen H.heart icon on user image
    Carmen HonackerOctober 19, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    The TSA Pre screening is really efficient and fast. Definitely better than Terminal 1, where you still have to take out your laptop and where you simply get mixed in with the regular traffic.
  • Holly C.
    Holly ClarkNovember 5, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Do you need an Uber and have your baggage with you. Request them at about Stone Brewing and by the time you get out and across the street they should be pulling up!
  • Sean M.heart icon on user image
    Sean MillerAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    My favorite airport! Make sure you get here early as security lines get backed up very quick (especially in the early morning)
  • Vitamin Yiheart icon on user image
    Vitamin YiAugust 10, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Awesome airport to fly into. Never a long TSA wait and amazing access to downtown SD
  • Anthony A.
    Anthony AmorteguyMarch 30
    Been here 50+ times
    I know it’s now $38 dollars a day (on 03/30/24), but so convenient coming and going! No fighting for seats on a shuttle bus. The structure is right adjacent to gates and baggage areas. Worth it!
  • Fluying ✅.
    Fluying ✅February 1, 2018
    If traveling north of California, best views during the morning are on the right side of the plane.
  • Marco D.heart icon on user image
    Marco DelgadoMarch 31, 2015
    Try the grilled Asian chicken sandwich at the restaurant/bar Stone brewing co. The security guard recommended it as the best sandwich in the airport and it really was astonishingly good. Thumbs up
  • Devon K.heart icon on user image
    Devon KellyDecember 14, 2020
    Been here 100+ times
    Bring an empty water bottle! You can empty it before going through security in the little sinks they have there, then fill it up at the fresh water filling station on the other side!
  • Susan K.
    Susan KingMarch 17, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Gotta love it - traveling 5 weeks out of 6! See it Coming & going! Could use more seating in the Southwest terminal (#1), but I still like Southwest's attitude & appreciation for their customers!
  • Adam S.
    Adam StallmanSeptember 14, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Welcome to San Deigo! Although this airport is ranked as one of the most dangerous for pilots, I've never had or heard about a problem. The recent expansion has made this a very nice airport. Enjoy!
  • Linda B.
    Linda BAugust 29, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    San Diego airport easy to get around but don’t love the artisan market on AA side. Chai tea was tasteless and they wouldn’t heat my almond croissant! Even though they toasted my boyfriends bagel.
  • Nik S.
    Nik SourisNovember 2, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Checkout The Counter at Gates 3-10. Amazingly fast, equally good and surprisingly not any more expensive than than regular locations!
  • Ricardo H.
    Ricardo HernandezNovember 5, 2016
    Great location. From any midpoint of San Diego you will do 15 mins. Car Rental location is 10 mins away with free buses going around. Small terminals; usually no waiting lines.
  • Nikolas F.heart icon on user image
    Nikolas FlorosDecember 17, 2014
    One of the nicest airports I've been in in a long while. The renovations have made it a beautiful space and the art/science installations are gorgeous and well done.
  • ᴡ S.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ StuekerjuergenJuly 2, 2023
    Been here 25+ times
    Very nice airport. Decent food choices. Not a very big airport for a relatively big city which makes it easy to navigate. Very clean. Lots of restrooms. Mostly friendly employees.
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew CSeptember 4, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    TSA pre closed during non-peak hrs. You'll be in the regular line and need to remove liquids and laptops but keep your shoes on. Not the end of the world, but keep in mind if you tend to run late.
  • DoubleTree by Hilton
    Visit Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop, a Mexican-wrestling-themed shop that features frenchfry-filled concoctions of deliciousness. It’s located minutes from the SD Airport at 1810 Washington Street.
  • Arthur M.heart icon on user image
    Arthur MitchellApril 26, 2022
    Been here 100+ times
    The new terminal is a mess. Design is extremely flawed. The old terminal is still more efficient
  • Lauren S.
    Lauren SelinskySeptember 14, 2013
    Amazing shopping at new terminal & great cafes! If you are stuck! No worries! SD airport will have you covered! Cute shop! #apricotlane LIKE MY NEW BANGELS??
  • Valerie M.heart icon on user image
    Valerie MichelleJune 25, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Opt for a QR code boarding passing and get it as a text message. High probability that device (smart phone) is in your hand anyway :-)
  • Susan K.
    Susan KingJune 11, 2017
    Been here 50+ times
    Leaving from Gates 1, 1A or 2 is a pain! No TSA pre-check despite 2 lines & many folks who have Pre-check (clearly not accustomed to SAN or having to remove toiletries & computers)!
  • Pete W.
    Pete WilliamsOctober 29, 2018
    Keep an eye out for the interesting shadows on your way to the rent-a-cars..
  • John (.heart icon on user image
    John (aka “PHATFoodFan”)August 4, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Look up when you are waiting in the gate, you will see something you don’t normally see in the strip of light on the ceiling! https://www.instagram.com/p/B0wC9FzjMeN/?igshid=7aa63lk9z71b
  • Aliza C.
    Aliza CarpioNovember 26, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Get a massage at the spa near gate 25 in terminal 2 and ask for Trisha. Also, try the oxygen machine with your chair massage
  • Hisham I.
    Hisham IlaianJanuary 6, 2015
    San diego very beautiful, enjoy the weather and the beach. If you need anything to be carried ASAP from point A to point B in San Diego or anywhere in southern California call www.samedayex.com .
  • Delyn S.heart icon on user image
    Delyn SimonsAugust 14, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Bankers Hill pub in Terminal 1 (Southwest, Alaska, etc) has full liquor license, local craft brews, fun scene.
  • Giuseppe M.
    Giuseppe MalucelliJune 9, 2012
    Welcome to San Diego, the America Finest City! Enjoy your time here to know this amazing city.. Don't forget to go to Blacks Beach to watch the most beautiful sunset all over the world!
  • Silvestre A.
    Silvestre AcedilloSeptember 22, 2013
    Be aware that rental cars have been moved to a different place and is actually further away from the airport. So don't have any appointments, if you are on a business trip, that is too time critical.
  • Craig F.
    Craig FisherMay 8, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    This airport is very easy! Great shops and restaurants and easy to find your ride.
  • Donovanheart icon on user image
    DonovanApril 30, 2016
    Better directions farther out on the incoming highways would be nice for new people to the area. Great car rental area though.
  • loran j.heart icon on user image
    loran jonakOctober 1, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    You don't need to get there early if your at terminal 1, the eats and drinks are lame until they finish the upgrades in 2015 but if you're at T2 you need time for Stone Brewery!
  • Eric
    EricJune 21, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Nice airport. TSA is generally quick and professional and there are good options for eats.
  • Caroline C.
    Caroline Cruz MoJanuary 29, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    LOVE It here! Free wifi and Every seat has a power outlet! And bathrooms are super long so don't have to worry about being stuck in there with the luggage :)
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