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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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  • Christi M.
    Christi MannosJune 6, 2013
    Baggage claim is always so slow..
  • Tegan James / M.
    Dear San Diego Airport - Buy more chairs please. Had to eat lunch off a garbage can while sitting on a strange dude's lap... yeah, it was weird...
  • Nanc D.heart icon on user image
    Nanc DingmanOctober 7, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    inconsiderate drivers,
  • Jess S.
    Jess SafiariJanuary 17, 2011
    Be prepared to sit on the floor. Poor layout=minimal seats. Also don't expect to find much to eat, choices consist of UNO pizza and quiznos
  • Scott M.
    Scott MersyMarch 25, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Small bar next to gate.
  • aFAview P.
    aFAview PfahlerMarch 9, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Be nice to the staff. :)
  • H8torade D.
    H8torade Dot ComSeptember 30, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Great place to watch the scenery.....
  • Jeff C.
    Jeff CorpuzDecember 13, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Security is super looong.....
  • Elaine L.
    Elaine L.October 26, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Long security line? Pass the time watching the video that's playing!
  • Sara B.
    Sara BlakeNovember 25, 2010
    AT the airport with my man Denver boud!!!!
  • @DowntownRob M.heart icon on user image
    @DowntownRob MarlbroughJune 30, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Hello jetsetter! Welcome to Downtown.
  • Ilya L.
    Ilya LifshitsJune 6, 2013
    There is no star alliance lounge in terminal 2 :(
  • MattersOfGrey.comheart icon on user image
    MattersOfGrey.comDecember 28, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Enjoy the free WiFi
  • LAUREN P.
    LAUREN PRESSLERNovember 30, 2011
    Airport is so small and security takes forever!
  • Victor B.
    Victor BozhenkoApril 11, 2011
    Even in Russia I can't recall of a sooooo loooong line! That's ridiculous!
  • Rachel C.
    Rachel CameronJuly 26, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    If you have a lot of time don't go thru security when going to gate 12 (united/alaska) its a round room with poor selection of food
  • Frank V.
    Frank VinculadoAugust 30, 2010
    You stay classy san diego!!!
  • Joseph H.
    Joseph HugginsJuly 28, 2011
    Enjoy the sun 
  • Dena M.
    Dena MahaffeyOctober 12, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Nightmare Parking!! Hope I make my flight
  • Jeff M.
    Jeff MartinNovember 11, 2013
    Security check lines are ridiculously long. Leave plenty of time or miss your flight. Worst airport ever.
  • Keith H.
    Keith HaynesAugust 4, 2013
    This place was a dump!
  • Harry T.
    Harry TorresJanuary 22, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Not the best airport in America.
  • Andrew M.
    Andrew MApril 14, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    TSA is slow as pond water...fuck this flying coach line.
  • Pili B.
    Pili BoswellAugust 25, 2013
    Just two places to eat.. and bad food btw.
  • Mark F.
    Mark FidelmanJuly 29, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Don't ever believe a flight to San Diego has been canceled due to weather.
  • wasabibratwurst
    wasabibratwurstSeptember 28, 2009
    Been here 50+ times
    use 5 Star parking, it's the best bro!
  • Brad D.heart icon on user image
    Brad DOctober 19, 2013
    Arrive 2 to 3 hours early. TSA is terribly understaffed & extremely disorganized
  • Seven12 M.
    Seven12 MagazineAugust 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    They need a better bar and better food choices
  • Todd K.
    Todd KnapekSeptember 7, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Terminal 2 is a nightmare of a TSA checkpoint. Abandon all hope.
  • Sandra D.
    Sandra DayJuly 14, 2010
    The wifi had an unsafe security certificate, so didn't attempt to access. And no GIDS screens for nonrevs.
  • Matese M.
    Matese MartinezJune 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Terminal 2 parking is closed. :0(
  • Michelle C.
    Michelle CastilloFebruary 9, 2011
    Not a 24 hour airport, so security is a hassle for morning flights.
  • Guilherme N.
    Guilherme NatalinAugust 1, 2011
    Don't buy one regular cofre in the USA because it is realy bad
  • Michelle R.
    Michelle RMarch 16, 2012
    Don't come here more than two hours before your departure time because they will not check your bags
  • Geoff R.
    Geoff ReinhardtJuly 28, 2023
    This may actually be the worst airport in America.
  • Nadine P.heart icon on user image
    Nadine PasterczykSeptember 16, 2016
    No good wifi here.
  • Gabriel V.
    Gabriel VasquezAugust 14, 2011
    mmmmm jamba juice...
  • Dennis P.
    Dennis PSeptember 12, 2012
    Should have eaten before you got here.
  • Carolyn K.
    Carolyn KaoApril 9, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Free wifi! Awesome!
  • Elizabeth L.
    Elizabeth LainMay 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Have an adventure!
  • John A.
    John AvirettApril 19, 2013
    Food options in SW terminal are bad
  • JerseyStupka
    JerseyStupkaMay 28, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    TSA puts cancer survivors thru the terrorist paces. Have we not been thru enough. Post 9 11 flying sucks.
  • Eli F.
    Eli FelicitasAugust 24, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Yes, free wifi at SAN !
  • Alicia M.
    Alicia MendezMarch 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The TSA video is a laugh riot!!!
  • Ignacio S.
    Ignacio SbDecember 14, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Free wifi!
  • Candace C.
    Security line is very long!!!
  • Jorge R.heart icon on user image
    Jorge RuizJanuary 30, 2015
    Too small... Not much to do while waiting.
  • Jon O.
    Jon ObestFebruary 24, 2012
    Stay classy.
  • Stefan
    StefanNovember 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is delayed in this dump. Screening is a nightmare.
  • Michael G.
    Michael GoldrichApril 25, 2012
    Food here is not very good. Just saying ...
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