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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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  • Elizabeth G.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth GlickMay 4, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Tons of outlets everywhere at Alaska Airlines, except in the bar.
  • Elmer
    ElmerNovember 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The Wifi here is being irritating!
  • Alex P.
    Alex PhamJanuary 5, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out the new full-body scan at Gates 1, 2 in Terminal One (Southwest)while the TSA checks out your junk!
  • Drew M.
    Drew McLellanFebruary 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    There aren't that many security lanes so come early and be prepared for a long line!
  • Amy L.
    Amy LeighJanuary 24, 2020
    Lots of nice windows. Just a normal airport.
  • Leila S.
    Leila SamiiOctober 29, 2014
    Easy in, easy out.
  • Marissa E.
    Marissa EJanuary 12, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Take an early flight whenever possible, smooth check in/southwest airlines won't even look at your luggage weight ;)
  • Jennifer
    JenniferMay 20, 2010
    American airlines now let's you have a mobile boarding pass, no more printing paper, check in and use your iphone as your boarding pass!!! Genius! Why didn't they think of this sooner?
  • Barbara G.
    Barbara GorderJanuary 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Terminal 2 is divided into 2 parts for check in that do not connect. And little signage to help. Virgin Air on east side.
  • Marcus L.
    Marcus LMay 2, 2011
    Food options in the terminal are pretty sparse. Eat before you get to the airport! Also while terminal 2 is under construction the security lines can get pretty long so get here early.
  • Sugar
    SugarJune 23, 2019
    Been here 100+ times
    The toilet bowl ...get out before the fog rolls in !!
  • A F.
    A FitchMay 21, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Valet Parking and Biz Select to pass security line makes this the easiest airport in America
  • Roy T.
    Roy TrxMay 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    I had a hard time connecting ipad to internet at gate 11. Laptop no problem
  • Brian D.
    Brian DahillOctober 31, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    You can't bring liquids in, but soft drinks are sold for $3.50 a bottle. Stay Thirsty, San Diego!
  • Dustin F.
    Dustin FrenchNovember 15, 2010
    Try the chocolate-covered shame at Barneys and Noblesons Nourishment Emporium. Do it, do it NOW!
  • Rock H.heart icon on user image
    Rock HardApril 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The snack store has military discount
  • Lenny L.heart icon on user image
    Lenny LesserNovember 15, 2014
    Eat at counter in the southwest terminal
  • Kelly D.
    Kelly DennisNovember 8, 2013
    Gates 1 and 2 (and 1a?) are not near 3-10. So if you arrive at 3-10, you have to go through another security checkpoint when connecting. Even though you just got off a flight. -_- Worst. Setup. Ever.
  • Nina O.heart icon on user image
    Nina OttavianoApril 3, 2015
    Quickest for arrivals if you don't check a bag.
  • Heather M.
    Heather McCabeJanuary 20, 2013
    Eat before you get here. Terminal 2 construction leave few eating choices!
  • Geoff O.
    Geoff OpenshawMarch 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Friendly staff throughout, but extremely slow security lines. Not sure why, but SAN typically has the slowest security lines of any airport I frequent.
  • Robert H.
    Robert HawkinsJanuary 21, 2013
    Do not get coffee for anywhere but Starbucks. Not a Starbucks fan, but I ordered coffee from one of the "restaurants" took a sip, paid for it & left it on the table. It was undrinkable.
  • Corrie
    CorrieApril 13, 2011
    Fantastic free wifi and the seats with electric outlets are genius!
  • Mark P.heart icon on user image
    Mark PalaceOctober 8, 2014
    Clean and beautiful airport!
  • David M.
    David MoreiraDecember 27, 2013
    Cool airport, great staff
  • Gerard F.
    Gerard FernandoFebruary 5, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Don't get there before 5am. the 2hr before flight time rule doesn't apply if you show up before the workers do. Lol
  • Kitty
    KittyJanuary 22, 2023
    Been here 10+ times
    Canada hare I come! Via Seattle... It's gonna take awhile.
  • Caran @Scancouver
    Caran @ScancouverApril 7, 2011
    Super quick and courteous TSA staff. Comfy seats in waiting areas. Alaskan check in reps snooty though.
  • Samantha C.heart icon on user image
    Samantha CoronaJanuary 31, 2019
    Good beers spots!
  • Don E.
    Don ElofsonMay 13, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Exercise your rights to opt out of a full body scan by utilizing the full body massage from TSA in blue!
  • Max T.heart icon on user image
    Max ThomasAugust 19, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Fill water bottles at new water fountains.
  • Fernanda F.
    Fernanda FaríasJuly 30, 2015
    Great free wifi
  • Léna L.
    Léna Le RollandSeptember 26, 2014
    Have a great trip, wherever you're going :)
  • Peter E.heart icon on user image
    Peter EegMay 7, 2017
    New security pattern works well middays
  • lino b.heart icon on user image
    lino brescia™May 22, 2019
    If airports retired. It would look like this. Empty and quiet.
  • Kelli A.
    Kelli AdamsJune 30, 2010
    Go online and buy a United Red Carpet Room pass for only $39. Better than trying to work in that crowded part of the terminal.
  • J. I.heart icon on user image
    J. I.G.August 31, 2016
    Check in outside if you're flying domestic
  • Vince M.
    Vince MontezMarch 11, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The employees of the Authority are world class. Stop by and say hi...they are always up for some good conversations.
  • Jason C.
    Jason ChauJuly 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    TSA is trying to cash in on Comic Con by making you check everything. They need the money cuz thus us the only time anyone comes here.
  • Kelly B.
    Kelly BoneOctober 4, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The Southwest terminal is tiny, don't count on getting a seat
  • Tim G.
    Tim GolemanAugust 31, 2014
    Gate 1A is down a hallway from gate 1. Took me a sec to realize that.
  • Steve K.
    Steve KolbJanuary 10, 2013
    Make sure you go through the correct security check point
  • Robert D.
    Robert DurhamSeptember 9, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Go to Urban Crave for the BEST Bloody Mary!
  • Julie A.
    Julie AvraJune 10, 2017
    love the Warwick's bookstore
  • Alexander W.
    Alexander WolffAugust 4, 2012
    Be sure to check your bag if it's even remotely over carry-on size. I hadn't had to check a certain bag anywhere in the world until here and the lady was nasty and made me wait in more lines. Not cool
  • Marisa S.
    Marisa S.March 19, 2012
    If youre changing planes here and are going from gate 3-10 to gate 1 or 2 you have to go throigh security AGAIN. Do not buy any liquids!!!
  • Leanne A.
    Leanne AbeJuly 20, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    SANPARK Pacific Hwy has new bus design. Still blue, but signs look diff. Read carefully so you don't miss it!
  • Sarah D.heart icon on user image
    Sarah DunnMarch 9, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Super easy to go through!
  • Christopher M.heart icon on user image
    Christopher MurphyApril 28, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    One bar!! Crazy. And it's busy as heck too!!
  • percussivebunny
    percussivebunnyFebruary 9, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The cell phone lot is the best invention ever. Makes pick ups so very easy.
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