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San Diego International Airport (SAN)

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Midway District, San Diego

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"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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Laura FroelichNovember 1, 2022
Been here 50+ times
Pretty and clean but bags always take forever to arrive. They also often tell you the wrong carousel number.
Ted GoochMarch 9, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Terminal one has very limited seating options. As someone that likes to work when at the airport it's a bit frustrating
James JacksonSeptember 5, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Oh TSA ... here's a tip for you. Your security procedures are horribly inefficient at every airport that you use random scan selection. Let us choose which lane to go through ourselves and less grope.
Brandon GreenwoodJanuary 25, 2014
Been here 10+ times
TSA lines moved fast this morning. I don't get the tablet with the "tsa randomizer" app which tells you which line to go into. Seems like government overspending.
Jay SorrellMay 23, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Don't leave the Cell Phone Lot until your person gets their lug! There's a 30 plus minut difference.
Dirty BirdAugust 9, 2014
Busy but well organized. Rental car return easy to navigate
Gaston Motola AcunaJuly 28, 2018
Been here 25+ times
As long as you're in terminal 2 you'll be ok, if you're in terminal 1 on a busy weekend, good luck finding a seat.
LeeAugust 17, 2019
Been here 25+ times
Almost sure to be a nicer airport than the one you’ll land at.
DanaJune 15, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Look 👀 outs window 5am gate 11 snacks, eats, #amenities
Patrick Finley (@pjfinley)January 17, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Make sure to verify your gate prior to TSA!
Margie SchingleJune 27, 2016
Been here 100+ times
Love terminal 2, if you don't have it, get TSA Pre!
Kurt HMarch 29, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The Alaskan Airlines terminal is the most insanely crowded terminal I have ever been in!
WallyPark Premier Airport ParkingDecember 21, 2012
New shopping and concessions coming in 2013 http://www.san.org/sdia/at_the_airport/upcoming_concessions.aspx
😎 Marlowe 😜May 17, 2015
Spirit Airline is the cheapest... I got a round trip to Vegas for only $72
Andrew WallsMay 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
A variety of food sources, but limited choices for vegans and vegetarians.
Anita Hargrave-RameyMarch 5, 2013
The southwest gates only have the sandwich and salad shops right now. No warm food.
Geoffrey LongJuly 26, 2011
As airports go, the San Diego International Airport is pretty civilized. Note: if you're on an Alaskan Airlines flight to Seattle and you're hungry, there's a Chili's before security and a Starbucks, Read more
Jen CraigMay 4, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Use the bathroom before going through security, if you're able. There is just one in gate, everyone has to go!
Jonathan ZupnikAugust 6, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Make sure you get onto the Pre TSA program if possible, back to the good old days of security check point!
samir bhavnaniNovember 9, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Use Torrey pines town car to get to airport. Best car service around. They treat you like royalty.
Michael LandenAugust 19, 2013
Terminal 2 open and fantastic. Great food options.
Las Vegas MannequinsDecember 4, 2011
The San Diego International Airport is the busiest, single-runway major airport in the nation and the second in the world after London Gatwick.
Sidney CookJanuary 21, 2014
Free wifi and outlets at every seat. Love it
Evan[Bu]November 4, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Discovered by the Germans in 1904, they named it San Diego, which of course in German means, a whale's vagina.
Zach Solomon-BeloinFebruary 25, 2015
This airport has minimal restaurants and things to do while waiting for your flight
Red BullDecember 31, 2011
If flying over Embarcadero Marina Park on 12/31 try to catch a glimpse of @RedBull: New Year. #NoLimits - or just tune in to ESPN from 8p PT.
Eddy LukovicJanuary 30, 2012
Such great nightlife in San Diego. Go on the San Diego Pub Crawler, downtown pub crawl. Best way to see the city!
Doug WJuly 2, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Not much to it, but easy to get around and fairly quick and painless with TSA-Pre.
Brandon KirklenOctober 18, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Decent airport. Security is pretty easy to get through as well. Don't get food here.
 ℋumorousJune 7, 2012
If you're leaving you are probably sad, if you're arriving... Enjoy the local beer and wear sunblock! ☺
La Jolla MomMay 26, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Easy airport to fly in and out of. They are renovating the Admirals Club--can't wait to see it!
Steven HumphreyMarch 23, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Always fast and easy. Best airport I've been to.
Christina CosterSeptember 20, 2014
Lovely Airport but the walk to the baggage Claim is LONG!
Lars PlougmannSeptember 15, 2013
Departing with Southwest? Food options in the small terminal are limited. A freshly toasted $8 bagel is a viable alternative to a pre-made $9 sandwich.
Jaz BeeOctober 3, 2012
Been here 10+ times
If your on a connecting flight, always check the flight board for the current gate number. They sometimes change it last minute.
. .November 8, 2013
Get there early and enjoy the new facilities.
Julia-Booe HawkinsAugust 3, 2017
Besides the quick luggage pick up, "UBER"!!! But the Airport sure makes the Pickup difficult Because of the Limo and Taxi Service Contracts!!!!!!!
Staci RaeAugust 18, 2013
Delta's First Class service is not as nice as it used to be! Beside the free drink I feel like I am on a Southwest flight!
Dave WhelanJanuary 9, 2017
Classic San Diego: mellow, spacious, and beautiful.
PiperJanuary 7, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Terminal 2 is brand new and you can check in outside.
Moo JuJune 19, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Check out bathrooms for pets -- complete with a fire hydrant near Gate 47 :-)
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.
Austin Gardner-SmithMay 9, 2011
If you need to charge your phone, look for one of the seats with blue LED-backlight power hubs. #nerdalert
Alvin SuarezJanuary 19, 2018
Easy to get around and courteous staff.
Jonathan RobinsonJanuary 18, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Nice view here of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Those poor bastards. Semper Fi, devil pups...
Val HAugust 11, 2019
Terminal one has separate security for every 10 gates. They’re not linked so plan ahead!
Eric RossNovember 27, 2010
The United/Southwest terminal doesn't have a great shopping selection. Make sure you buy your magazines & other things before you go through security.
Fanny GlzJune 28, 2014
Free wifi & power outlets in seats ❤️
Kathryn GessnerJuly 27, 2013
Under construction but user friendly. Follow the signs and shuttles are on time and speedy.
Chrissy V.September 26, 2011
Having trouble connecting to wifi, however certain seats in the terminals have outlets in them, very convenient

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