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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)
"Wow terminal 2, you're so fancy now."(9 Tips)
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Marmie NineJanuary 6, 2013get 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!
International arrivals come in between Terminal 1 & 2. You can easily walk to either one, depending on where you need to be.
Make sure to grab some coffee at Pete’s because the Starbucks line will most likely be too long!
With the expansion came some great food options. Saffron for healthy Thai or Phil's BBQ for award winning grub.
Good news: free wi-fi! Bad news: wi-fi here is super sloooow bc of all the freeloaders!
Long security lines so plan ahead or do priority! Also SWA gates 1 & 2 require security again for connecting
Love Alaska Air, but their terminal here isn't my fave. Super small, not much to do while you wait for your flight.
Pamela St.JohnFebruary 14, 2014WOW.... United Terminal 2 is actually pretty amazing for an airport!! Check out Beaudevin Wine Bar by gate 43!!
DougOctober 4, 2017Small airport but recently remodeled. Fairly easy to navigate. Clean and spacious.
Jeannie BrownNovember 6, 2014It's clean has everything except foods and drinks are expensive at the airport in SD
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
Sahar AhmadSeptember 6, 2012Security 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.
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.
I'm not a fan of the off-site rental car center. Otherwise, this is a decent enough airport. Very busy at times.
Tyler BrownMarch 17, 2013Real laid back I'd recommend flyimg into and out of there instead of lax. Only a 2 hour drive but not dealing with inner city traffic and the 405 is worth it to me
Only major airport in the country with back roads and side streets the only way to get there, no direct freeway access
Stone Brewing could use outlets or a charging station. Just saying.
Jon SamusDecember 17, 2012Most expensive parking fee ever. First day is prorated hourly; whilst after the second day, parking is charged per day regardless of time spent after the 24 hour period.
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!
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.
Don't count on getting a seat in Southwest Terminal 2. Remember gates 1 & 2 are separate.
Cindy LopezNovember 29, 2013If you are connecting in LAX make sure to go to commuter terminal otherwise you have to take the airport loop bus to get there.
The Uber/Lyft pickup area is in the parking lot, not the general pickup/drop-off area. Cross over the bus/shuttle lanes.
Linda GarlandMay 10, 2013Nice outlets for recharging devices, but crowded and confining with the circle terminal and no where else to wander.
M MackApril 14, 2013The food selection is beyond horrible - do not wait to eat at the airport before your flight. You will only have a small deli and California Pizza Kitchen to choose from.
Baggage Claim will take a while... So just be prepared for the wait, run to the restroom or grab a drink
If there's a ridiculously long security line for Terminal 2 gates 35-41, walk to the security checkpoint on the east side of the terminal. It is almost always shorter.
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.
RoscoeMay 14, 2013Was at Gate 47 in Terminal 2 and each seat has a phone charger jack and USB port. Brilliant!
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.
All food courts have been closed for months. Good food is scarce!
The new expansions to the airport make traffic easier to get in and out.
The terminal construction has many of the food spots closed so unless you want California Pizza Kitchen bring your own food.
The airport free WiFi has excellent speed. Well over 50 Mbps both up/down.
You're pretty close to Flagship Cruises and Events! Hop on a harbor tour and check out the spectacular San Diego views!
Bambi AFebruary 5, 2013Do Starbucks before security if at SWA terminal if leaving at 6 am. Coffee & food choices post-security is scarce.
In the rush of the mornings, the security line for the Delta, US Air terminal is much shorter on the gates 20-41 side (by Virgin kiosks).
When flying into SAN, try to sit on the left side of the aircraft. Great view of the Bay and Downtown.
Erica OtaSeptember 4, 2013For being such a big city...this airport sure is small. Maybe its just Terminal 1. And the food choices are VERY limited, unless you like sandwiches. Seems thats what Terminal 1 only carries.
Security is really fast and easy in the PM but get here 2hrs in advance in the super early flights the security line is looooong!
Anthony @ TheHalloweeners.comJune 25, 2013Visiting San Diego? Stop by the Wailey House..One of America's Most Haunted Houses
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.
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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."
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"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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