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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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Small airport, considering it has international purposes. Currently being superficially renovated; I dont think it'll expand.
Wow, TSA workers must be paid a million dollars, they are Awesome, efficient and sooooo friendly... not. Fuck off, you self-glorified mall cops!
Victor BozhenkoApril 11, 2011Now I got it! The reason their Wi-Fi is free is that by the time you're through security, you don't have no time for Internet! Can't use it anyway! Unless you finally missed your flight!
Check out bathrooms for pets -- complete with a fire hydrant near Gate 47 :-)
Marisa MillardApril 13, 2014If you are hungry go to the sunset cove. Lots of great options to choose from.
Paulo MandalerisNovember 9, 2013The volunteers in information points are the best, you are very helpfull and kind guys, thanks for your help
ZahideApril 14, 2015My new adventure begins here very excited to be here. Small but a very nice airport with friendly people
Karma OviquioJanuary 24, 2011Ok, I've come, I've seen I've conquered. Love it here but couldn't see myself living here. People are so "Not Neighborly" unless you play volleyball or Frisbee. I'll be back love the weather!
Love it! "The TSA here are exceptionally trained monkeys. Simply amazing. Bravo to the talented primates for your security theater" BY CHRIS DANCY on Gowalla
Free wi-fi, though it's a little bit slow. The food at Brioche Dorée is expensive but really delicious. Treat yo'self.
Love the improved Terminal 2 with outlets at pretty much every chair. Terminal 1 (specifically Southwest gates) need to do the same.
If you're checking in the Alaska Airlines gate for departures, make sure that your flight will be departing soon. Not many things to do once you pass that security gate.
Scott DurnfordNovember 27, 2021Terminal 2 is very convenient. Has lots of vendors for souvenirs and other items.
Sad to see that my favorite overnight parking (PCH Economy Lot previously SAN PCH lot) is being replaced by a rental car terminal
Scenic views of the water. Easy in and out. Nice airport
Terminal 2 is wonderful. Terminal 1 might be the crappiest part of San Diego.
Stone Brewing could use outlets or a charging station. Just saying.
JD LasicaJuly 27, 2013Finally, an airport with decent placement of electrical outlets (at the base of the seats) throughout the seating area.
Check out Phil's BBQ in terminal 2. Local beers and great bbq.
San Diego has the best mexican food!! n that's why I'm here tehehehehehehe ;P lovely airport with free wifi♡
The new Term, 2 is soups pretty and much larger. Thus far security lines have remained short, even in the morning.
Try Saffron for excellent Thai and healthy food. Just love the owner!
Construction is on-going through spring/summer 2013. Give yourself extra time for delays and re-routes. You can access terminal 2 via terminal 1 in a pinch.
For Terminal 2, use the security line near Virgin America. The far one near United is usually way too long and filled with international travelers. Both lines go to all gates in Terminal 2.
ᴡ EvansApril 8, 2015Easy to navigate - never an issue. Careful of flights leaving from the commuter terminal - shuttle takes a while
Jakob SchimpfJuly 25, 2010Bring your own food. Remember - pre-make your sandwiches! Peanut butter jars, mustard, mayo and yogurt are subject to the liquids & gels policy and security will confiscate & dispose of these foods
Julia-Booe HawkinsAugust 3, 2017Besides the quick luggage pick up, "UBER"!!! But the Airport sure makes the Pickup difficult Because of the Limo and Taxi Service Contracts!!!!!!!
oh, how I LOVE going through the line twice, and checking a bag in between....at least if you fly Southwest, you get up to two bags free!
Looking for a place to sit? If the bar isn't open, take the seats off the counters. Viola. Seating and a place to work or eat.
Busy place, long distances and some misleading gate/exit info. Make sure you pay attention or you’ll end up exiting airport in a flinch. Not many chain places to eat.
They moved the Starbucks from inside the southwest terminal to where the check-in is and replaced it with some crappy airport "cafe."IOW if you want Starbucks you have to drink it before tsa now.
Sara MorrisonMarch 12, 2014The Delta wing looks newly renovated. Chargers on every chair, and free fast wifi!
When flying internationally out of SAN it is best to arrive at least three hours prior to scheduled departure time due to the lack of knowledge of some station agents on passport protocol
Difficult to distinguish entry points for precheck & non-precheck. I often see folks turned away at the security podium b/c they were in the wrong line.
Anne SandrineMarch 20, 2015Very easy airport to navigate. Nice clean facilities. And friendly TSA agents...
Sibyl LindsayJune 24, 2010If you are stuck for the day there are two sky clubs, Delta and American. Both are $50 a day but go with Delta. Longer hours, friendly service, and 50% if you have certain Amex Cards.
Flights to LAX are out of the commuter terminal. Be sure to double check before you get dropped off in the wrong spot!
John TrefethenDecember 5, 2012Try the Artisan Cafe. Great coffee and treats. Finally and airport that got it right.
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Discovered by the Germans in 1904, they named it San Diego, which of course in German means, a whale's vagina.
Las Vegas MannequinsDecember 4, 2011The San Diego International Airport is the busiest, single-runway major airport in the nation and the second in the world after London Gatwick.
While parking is under construction, you can take one of many shuttles to alternative lots. Try the commuter terminal lot - it's always empty!
You're pretty close to Flagship Cruises and Events! Hop on a harbor tour and check out the spectacular San Diego views!
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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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- Mon–Sun
- 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."
Gaston Motola Acuna 
"Always good drinks and sports tv at the NFL bar in Terminal 1 Gates 11-18."
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