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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)
"Classy San Diego""(9 Tips)
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Todd MillerJuly 15, 2014Some connecting flights require you to exit and re-enter security. Be prepared for the delay.
FYI no Starbucks inside security for Terminal 1 Gates 1&2 area... Get your fix before going in!- San Diego's Bowl GamesNovember 30, 2010Welcome to San Diego, bowl game fans! Get ready for some epic college football games! Remember the words of our unofficial mascot Ron Burgundy: "Stay Classy San Diego"
Love Alaska Air, but their terminal here isn't my fave. Super small, not much to do while you wait for your flight.
Austin Gardner-SmithMay 9, 2011If you need to charge your phone, look for one of the seats with blue LED-backlight power hubs. #nerdalert
Visit the new Pannikin in terminal 2 for food and coffee.
Pretty and clean but bags always take forever to arrive. They also often tell you the wrong carousel number.
Ok people...you're limited to one (1) carry-on and one (1) personal item. And once on the plane put your coat under your seat. Leave the overhead bins for other passengers' bags.
The food courts are closed due to endless construction. If you pass a food stop you like, take it.
If you're flying Southwest or Frontier don't plan on finding a place to drink post security.- Not much to it, but easy to get around and fairly quick and painless with TSA-Pre.
- Andrew ConleyMay 22, 2010BUY THE EXPRESS TICKETS! They cost a little more.. but it helps! You get to go through the FAST security lane..It saved me a lot of time!
Chris VelascoDecember 25, 2011There's a girl named "Lica" at cpk. Be nice to her cuz she was really nice to me. :)
I enjoy the pat downs. Truly some of the best on the west coast!
Mike F.August 31, 2011If you are military you can go through first class line at security checkpoint! minimal waiting :-)
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 black line and NOT stand right in front of a person waiting on their bag.
Come on, SAN. What's up in Terminal 1 with no seating at the gates? Remodel is called for!
You can do mobile checking here! Check in at home and just use your smart phone as your boarding pass!
The commuter terminal is super fast! Best way to fly out of San Diego
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.
If flying Southwest, get your boarding pass first, then get in the Express Bag Drop-off line. Both those lines are short.
Check in for Continental at United (for domestic flights at least; I'm not sure about international). Yeah, that's confusing.
If you are flying out of gates 1 or 2, it's a separate security check (even if you're just connecting). Very limited food selection in gate areas. Needs a serious update to facilities.
Greg PalmerApril 29, 2012Sportsfans, like Greg's Sportscards on Facebook. Great cards at great prices.
Be kind. You never know what the person next to you is going thru. 12.30.2012
Anita Hargrave-RameyMarch 5, 2013The southwest gates only have the sandwich and salad shops right now. No warm food.
Check your bags so the rest of us don't have to watch you trying to squeeze it in the overhead bin with all the others!
Awesome Muzak music, makes you feel like you're in an elevator rather than an airport.
First time flying. Frontier. Just had a very pleasant ticket agent. I will remember this for sure.
Steven IMay 10, 2023The security lines in Terminal 2 are a mess, confusing and inefficient. Made more confusing with Clear trying to sell their services. I have not seen a TSA Pre line this long in a while.
The free airport Wi-Fi is limited to 30 minutes through Boingo. That's not a compliment.
David ScottSeptember 20, 2013I wish there's a way 2 mail stuff home. got bottle of hot sauce taken cause I forgot in carry-on
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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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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(619) 400-2404
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"Beautiful. AC jacks in seats. Nice jazz piped in. Makes waiting pleasant."
Linda Miklowitz- 8.0
"Pretty big place, ton of companies, very well laid out, quick service, good signs and everything is within reach. Great experience."
Gaston Motola Acuna 
"Always good drinks and sports tv at the NFL bar in Terminal 1 Gates 11-18."
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