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San Diego International Airport (SAN)
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Midway District, San Diego
"Great place to catch a flight!"(85 Tips)
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"Hop on a harbor tour and check out the spectacular San Diego views!"(19 Tips)
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Use the bathroom before going through security, if you're able. There is just one in gate, everyone has to go!
I like how you tag your own bag with Alaska, considering that I've had agents almost put the wrong one on mine before.
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
Make sure to enjoy some TCBY frozen yogurt. To my knowledge it's the only place in San Diego to get it.
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!
Welcome to Sunny San Diego! Enjoy our downtown & have fun during your stay!
Small and convenient, though aot of times TSAPre isn't open. They give you a pass to keep your shoes on but it isn't the full program.
RoscoeMay 14, 2013Was at Gate 47 in Terminal 2 and each seat has a phone charger jack and USB port. Brilliant!
Jeannie BrownNovember 6, 2014It's clean has everything except foods and drinks are expensive at the airport in SD
New terminal 2 is pretty great! Nice to see we caught up with services at other airports!
If your flying out United, don't pass up a Bloody Mary at the Sports Bar next to Gate 14. Best Mary around! Order it spicy. :)
Get yourself a ride through Uber or Lyft the moment you touch down, otherwise they all get picked up pretty quick!
David WilksNovember 13, 2013Here's the tip of the day! Do not tell these people you hate Muslims, Obama or have read the Anarchist Cookbook!
SD is a great place to visit or live. Just be ready for lots of congestion.
Easy airport to fly in and out of. They are renovating the Admirals Club--can't wait to see it!
The burger place at Southwest's terminal is AMAZING!!!!
Relatively small airport but security is mostly quick. Limited decent options for food but Peet's and Einstein are my personal fav after Aspire Club
George JurgensOctober 26, 2012Discovered by the Germans in 1904, they named it San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina
Make sure you get onto the Pre TSA program if possible, back to the good old days of security check point!
I'm not a fan of the off-site rental car center. Otherwise, this is a decent enough airport. Very busy at times.
If flying out of T2 north security lines tend to be shorter and pre check is available here too
Go to Neighborhood at 777 G St and ask the waitress about Noble Experiment. See the city from the Altitude Bar at the Gaslamp Marriott. It's breathtaking.
The rental car shuttle waiting areas are a mess. No signs to alert which part of curb a particular company will park. So even if you were waiting the longest you may not get a place on shuttle #1.
cloud 9 Co-OpJuly 14, 2012Always back your beer with a shot... It saves you 4 bucks and you actually catch a buzz!!
Terminal 2 now open. No more funky uturn if you are coming from Point Loma.
Do not book flights on Southwest going to Kansas City where SAN is where you have to change planes. You may have to change terminals and go through security again.
Eat before you go back to gate! It’s too crowded once you get beyond security
JetBlue speed pass (extra leg room) means you get to go through the first class line at security. Use it.
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.
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.
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.
Good news: free wi-fi! Bad news: wi-fi here is super sloooow bc of all the freeloaders!
Republican National ConventionJuly 20, 2012The 36th Republican presidential nominating convention was held August 12–15, 1996 at the San Diego Convention Center. Kansas Senator Robert J. Dole was nominated for president.
Hope you don’t have to transfer. Three pods of gates, each separate TSA. So drink that water fast
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.
In terminal 2, security is quickest in the am. Terminal 1 can often be the opposite. Staff are often very friendly unless you're rude to them. Lots of Starbucks and they're building another one in T2.
The Uber/Lyft pickup area is in the parking lot, not the general pickup/drop-off area. Cross over the bus/shuttle lanes.
Don't ask the stewardess how many drink tickets you can use at once; it usually results in you getting none. ;-)
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.
Long term parking and shuttle off of Pacific Highway is fantastic.
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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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