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San Diego International Airport (SAN)
International Airport
Midway District, San Diego
"Great place to catch a flight!"(92 Tips)
"Commuter terminal is separated from the rest of the airport"(21 Tips)
"Fantastic free wifi and the seats with electric outlets are genius!"(60 Tips)
"Classy San Diego""(9 Tips)
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If flying Southwest out of term 1, leave extra time. 90 mins or more.
No matter how early your flight is, all ticket counters don't open till 5 am!
Jess KnippenbergJune 22, 2013US Airways is one of the worst airlines to travel with. I hate leaving poor reviews, but when I see plenty of empty cabin space and am told there is no more room to store my 1 carry on, I get pissed.
Justin CopelandJanuary 12, 2012This is the only airport I've ever had to go through security again to get to my connecting flight. Get it together Southwest.
If you are flying United to Houston or a couple other destinations, note that they fly from Terminal 2.
Laura UeematsuueeMay 14, 2011Love the cellphone lot rather than trying to park or circling the terminal!
Doesn't matter what time of the day it is... GET THERE EARLY!!!
JeannieSeptember 7, 2011There are 3 terminals total. 1, 2 and the no-frills commuter terminal. Flights to LA are via the commuter terminal. Supershuttle and some buses do not serve the commuter terminal. Have to call them.
I was surprised to learn that San Diego doesn't mean A Whale's Vagina.
Come to San Diego as often as life allows! Best city in the country
Southwest security line gets ridiculously backed up; not to mention slow... Arrive early if going through security in this area of the airport!
It takes awhile to get your bags from baggage claim so if someone is picking you up, plan accordingly
Jasen HudsonJanuary 12, 2011Remove all items from pockets during X-ray scan, or you may have you booty felt on in a private room.
Beer and a shot special at Karl Strauss in Terminal 2. Start your trip right.
beware, the southwest line to check bags can be VERY long and may cause you to miss your flight
TSA lines are quite often backed up. Not unusual to have 30-45 minute lines. I know because I am a flight attendant and I've seen it many many times.
If you're military go through the first class lines, they'll let you.
The San Diego International Airport has begun its largest building project ever - and it will have Silver LEED status!
If you want a banana, pass by the $2.79 Nathan's and get the $1.20 Starbucks banana.
Parking for terminal 2 is closed, so watch the signs or just park at terminal 1.
Terminal 2 construction makes picking up/dropping off a horrible experience. Allow yourself enough time (and tons of patience). Have to park in offsite lots. Can't wait for construction to be done.
Food service in the terminal in lacking at best. Eat before you come. Lines are short, but the design is awkward and not a user-friendly experience.
Lisa BurdynskiMay 29, 2013This place is a hot mess. They have 2 gates separate from the rest, where you have to leave and re enter. Which btw, security isn't the greatest, they didn't know how to work the machines :-/
Carver MatheidasOctober 12, 2012If you are connecting between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, the craptastic design of SAN requires you to leave security, catch a bus to the other terminal, then go through security again. Horrible!
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San Diego International Airport (SAN)
3225 N Harbor Dr (at Airport Terminal Rd)
San Diego, CA 92101
United States
San Diego, CA 92101
United States
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- 24 Hours
(619) 400-2404
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"Beautiful. AC jacks in seats. Nice jazz piped in. Makes waiting pleasant."
Linda Miklowitz- 8.0
"Pretty big place, ton of companies, very well laid out, quick service, good signs and everything is within reach. Great experience."
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"Always good drinks and sports tv at the NFL bar in Terminal 1 Gates 11-18."
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