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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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  • Geraldo J.
    Geraldo JacksonAugust 24, 2014
    Everything! Great fun bunch of people.
  • Zach S.heart icon on user image
    Zach Solomon-BeloinFebruary 25, 2015
    This airport has minimal restaurants and things to do while waiting for your flight
  • Ron N.heart icon on user image
    Ron NehringApril 30, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    All food courts have been closed for months. Good food is scarce!
  • Daniel C.
    Daniel ChinNovember 30, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    On Airport Parking is $28 a day after the first day. That means 25 hours parked = $56.
  • Lance L.heart icon on user image
    Lance LacoffAugust 3, 2018
    Relatively easy airport to navigate
  • Fred B.
    Fred BauermeisterJanuary 19, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Southwest security for commoners is ridiculous -- spent the extra $10 and get to use the always-empty fly-by line!
  • Kirstie
    KirstieJuly 3, 2021
    Been here 100+ times
    Great place when you want to go somewhere
  • Jared C.
    Jared CoeMay 20, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Make sure you get that seatbelt extender, fatty! And how 'bout buying two seats next time!
  • Peggy G.heart icon on user image
    Peggy GartinSeptember 30, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    DON’T PARK BY THE CURB, DUMMIES.
  • pgc
    pgcSeptember 7, 2012
    Free wifi in public areas. A life savior for me!!
  • James J.
    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.
  • Ted G.
    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
  • Kurt H.heart icon on user image
    Kurt HMarch 29, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The Alaskan Airlines terminal is the most insanely crowded terminal I have ever been in!
  • Rich
    RichSeptember 25, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    International arrivals come in between Terminal 1 & 2. You can easily walk to either one, depending on where you need to be.
  • Nicholas W.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas WilsonJuly 31, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    If you have a 6am flight- they overbook that time slot, so get there 1.5 hours early or you will fall victim to the long TSA security line and miss your flight!
  • David A.
    David A.March 20, 2013
    ..if you are in Terminal A & have Gates 1-2 Southwest, don't rush through security. Once pass security, area is small & crowded.
  • . ..
    . .November 8, 2013
    Get there early and enjoy the new facilities.
  • Kathryn G.
    Kathryn GessnerJuly 27, 2013
    Under construction but user friendly. Follow the signs and shuttles are on time and speedy.
  • Craig J.
    Craig J.December 12, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    If checking in on United Airlines, try to check in with Joanna or Naomi. They're the best!
  • Virginia T.
    Virginia TooSeptember 24, 2015
    A lot of recycled flights (reruns). Can't wait til i get my own pilot license!
  • Hex M.
    Hex M. HellOctober 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Security theater is a participatory activity. Remember to play along.
  • Andrew W.
    Andrew WallsMay 6, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    A variety of food sources, but limited choices for vegans and vegetarians.
  • Abhishek K.
    Abhishek KumarJanuary 29, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    A very dry airport, with almost no facilities (except free internet). Akin to a bus stop - get on and take off, get off and go home.
  • Dwayne K.
    Dwayne KilbourneSeptember 20, 2011
    Great airport... even if you are going to USMC boot camp and sitting at the USO!
  • Bob E.heart icon on user image
    Bob EaglesonJune 18, 2020
    Been here 10+ times
    Always a pleasure to fly into or out of Lindburgh Airport.
  • Roy T.
    Roy TrxJune 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Walked past security for southwest. Wow don't fly south west out of San Diego. That line is crazy! Almost Sunday afternoon Vegas crazy.
  • Armando A.
    Armando AndradeNovember 14, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    The airport free WiFi has excellent speed. Well over 50 Mbps both up/down.
  • Eric R.
    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.
  • John B.
    John BeelerJuly 20, 2012
    If you're flying US Airways you're SOL at the AA Admiral's Club and Delta Sky Club with AMEX Plat & Centurion...
  • Identity Ink
    Identity InkOctober 11, 2021
    Ask for you move wrong and get lost.
  • Joelle C.
    Joelle CookNovember 21, 2013
    Premier access security moved slower than the reg lines. When I mentioned it, they blamed the airlines... Wow.
  • Edomia zaide B.heart icon on user image
    Edomia zaide BereheAugust 18, 2016
    Great duty free deals
  • Sam B.heart icon on user image
    Sam BlankenshipDecember 8, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    If you're parking offsite use Wally Park! They are super friendly and very affordable.
  • Martin B.
    Martin BurkeJune 21, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Get here early enough to politely opt of of the full body scan. There's still an opportunity to break this system.
  • Carver M.
    Carver MatheidasOctober 12, 2012
    There aren't any signs outside security to tell you which gate your American flight will be using. Call AA to get gate info vs. having to wait in line to ask an agent.
  • Cliff E.
    Cliff EndsleyMarch 28, 2023
    Been here 25+ times
    Book parking ahead of time… too late!
  • Christian F.heart icon on user image
    Christian FengJuly 25, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    They close the TSA pre line a lot here but terminal 2 has a Phil's BBQ!
  • Joshua A.
    Joshua ArensonMarch 26, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Don't book an AA code share with Alaska and expect to go standby. Even as AAPlat or explat.
  • Brad W.
    Brad WrightMarch 24, 2013
    Make sure to eat before going through security when leaving from gates 1&2
  • Anabel B.
    Anabel BevilOctober 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    To all the d-bags that seem to think you have to practically stand on the baggage claim belt - its ok to stand behind the line black line and NOT stand right in front of a person waiting on their bag.
  • Joey H.heart icon on user image
    Joey HernandezAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    dropping people off is much nicer now that you do it on the second floor
  • Victor
    VictorAugust 9, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Now long termparking shuttles won't let you off curbside. You have to skybridge it! Call or write SAN and complain....for now allow time to get there.
  • Zeqing L.heart icon on user image
    Zeqing LiMarch 29, 2014
    Transfer in San Diego Airport is painful. You need to go out of security and wait for a small shuttle bus to transfer you to other terminal.
  • Laura F.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • WallyPark P.
    New shopping and concessions coming in 2013 http://www.san.org/sdia/at_the_airport/upcoming_concessions.aspx
  • Trent R.heart icon on user image
    Trent RyanDecember 28, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Terminal two is absolutely fantastic, terminal one leaves quite a bit to be desired.
  • Todd M.
    Todd MillerJuly 15, 2014
    Some connecting flights require you to exit and re-enter security. Be prepared for the delay.
  • Tylerheart icon on user image
    TylerJanuary 29, 2015
    Look up! There's beautiful art everywhere here.
  • Daniel J.heart icon on user image
    Daniel JamesNovember 11, 2014
    Convenient and use uber! Super fast and cheap
  • samir b.
    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.
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