# SAN — San Diego International Airport > Machine-readable reference for SAN. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/san HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/san Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/san.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/SAN.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T23:46:50.603+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: San Diego International Airport - IATA: SAN - ICAO: KSAN - City: San Diego - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Los_Angeles - Distance from city: 3 mi (5 km) northwest of downtown San Diego - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 25.2M - Hub for: Alaska Airlines - Official website: https://www.san.org ## Overview Welcome San Diego International Airport (SAN) offers a rare convenience for a city of its size: it's located a mere 3 miles northwest of downtown San Diego. Known to frequent travelers for its compact terminals and time-to-the-minute efficiency, it’s both a blessing for its location and a challenge due to its constrained footprint. Despite this, the airport surprises visitors with its local food and beer offerings, a true taste of San Diego's culinary scene. At a glance SAN serves approximately 25.2 million passengers annually through its two terminals. Alaska Airlines has established it as a hub, sharing these terminals primarily with Southwest, American, Delta, and JetBlue. Its single runway is a limitation that makes peak periods feel hectic, contributing to bottlenecks in security and curbside traffic. Terminals & layout The airport consists of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Terminal 1 is dominated by Southwest Airlines, with separate security checkpoints for its three concourses. Terminal 2 hosts a mix of American, Delta, JetBlue, and others, along with more extensive dining and lounge options. Travelers praise Terminal 2 for its food and beverage offerings, featuring local favori… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal 1** — airlines: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/terminals/1 - **Terminal 2** — airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/terminals/2 ## Dining (29) - **Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant** — 2 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/bankers-hill-bar-restaurant-2 - **Barrio Bar Cafe** — 2 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/barrio-bar-cafe-2 - **Beaudevin Wine & Tapas Bar** — 2 · Local · Wine Bar · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/beaudevin-wine-tapas-bar-2 - **California Pizza Kitchen** — 2 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/california-pizza-kitchen-2 - **Craft Brews on 30th Street** — 2 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/craft-brews-on-30th-street-2 - **Dodo Bird Donuts** — 2 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/dodo-bird-donuts-2 - **Dunkin'** — 1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/dunkin-1 - **Einstein Bros. Bagels** — 1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/einstein-bros-bagels-1 - **Einstein Bros. Bagels** — 2 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/einstein-bros-bagels-2 - **Gaslamp MarketPlace** — 2 · Local · Souvenir Shop · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/gaslamp-marketplace-2 - **Jack in the Box** — 1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/jack-in-the-box-1 - **KFC** — 1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/kfc-1 - **Pacifica Breeze Cafe** — 2 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/pacifica-breeze-cafe-2 - **Pannikin Coffee & Tea** — 2 · Local · Coffee Shop · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/pannikin-coffee-tea-2 - **Peet's Coffee** — 2 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/peet-s-coffee-2 - **Phil’s B.B.Q.** — 2 · Local · Barbecue · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/phil-s-b-b-q-2 - **Qdoba Mexican Eats** — 2 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/qdoba-mexican-eats-2 - **Red Mango** — 2 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/red-mango-2 - **Rip Curl** — 2 · Local · Surf Shop · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/rip-curl-2 - **Rubio's Coastal Grill** — 1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/rubio-s-coastal-grill-1 - **SAN D News** — 2 · Local · Convenience Store · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/san-d-news-2 - **Sbarro** — 1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/sbarro-1 - **Starbucks** — 2 · Local · Coffee Shop · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/starbucks-2 - **Stellar News** — 2 · Local · Newsstand · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/stellar-news-2 - **Stone Brewing** — 2 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/stone-brewing-2 - **Subway** — 1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/subway-1 - **Urban Crave** — 2 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/urban-crave-2 - **Urban Pizza** — 2 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/urban-pizza-2 - **Warwick’s of La Jolla** — 2 · Local · Bookstore · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/restaurants/warwick-s-of-la-jolla-2 ## Lounges (3) - **Aspire Lounge** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, Priority Pass · day pass: $45 · 05:00-22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/lounges/aspire-lounge-2 - **Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, Chase Sapphire Reserve and partners · day pass: /$X · /09:00-19:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/lounges/chase-sapphire-lounge-by-the-club-2 - **USO San Diego Neil Ash Airport Center** — access: Landside, active duty military and families · day pass: /$X URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/lounges/uso-san-diego-neil-ash-airport-center ## Shops (24) - **Bay Books** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/bay-books-2 - **Be Relax** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/be-relax-2 - **Beaudevin Wine & Tapas Bar** — 2 · Dining URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/beaudevin-wine-tapas-bar-2 - **Blink** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/blink-2 - **Brighton Collectibles** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/brighton-collectibles-2 - **Coach** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/coach-2 - **DFS Duty Free** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/dfs-duty-free-2 - **Gaslamp MarketPlace** — 2 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/gaslamp-marketplace-2 - **Harley-Davidson** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/harley-davidson-2 - **Hudson News** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/hudson-news-1 - **Hudson News** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/hudson-news-2 - **InMotion Entertainment** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/inmotion-entertainment-2 - **Pannikin Coffee & Tea** — 2 · Coffee URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/pannikin-coffee-tea-2 - **Phil’s B.B.Q.** — 2 · Dining URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/phil-s-b-b-q-2 - **Rip Curl** — 2 · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/rip-curl-2 - **SAN D News** — 2 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/san-d-news-2 - **San Diego Surf Co** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/san-diego-surf-co-2 - **See's Candies** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/see-s-candies-2 - **Starbucks** — 2 · Coffee URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/starbucks-2 - **Stellar News** — 2 · Newsstand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/stellar-news-2 - **Sunglass Hut** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/sunglass-hut-2 - **Tech on the Go** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/tech-on-the-go-2 - **Tech Showcase** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/tech-showcase-1 - **Warwick’s of La Jolla** — 2 · Books URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/shops/warwick-s-of-la-jolla-2 ## Parking (7) - **Cell Phone Lot** — Waiting area · $0/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/parking/cell-phone-lot - **Curbside Valet** — Valet · $60/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/parking/curbside-valet - **Long Term Lot** — Economy URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/parking/long-term-lot - **Pacific Highway Lot** — Economy · $11/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/parking/pacific-highway-lot - **Terminal 1 Parking Lot** — Short-term · $38/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/parking/terminal-1-parking-lot - **Terminal 2 Parking Plaza** — Short-term · $38/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/parking/terminal-2-parking-plaza - **WallyPark Airport Parking** — Off-site garage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/parking/wallypark-airport-parking ## Ground transport (9) - **Amtrak Pacific Surfliner via Santa Fe Depot connection** — Train URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/transport/amtrak-pacific-surfliner-via-santa-fe-depot-connection - **Cloud 9 Shuttle** — Shared shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/transport/cloud-9-shuttle - **COASTER commuter rail via Santa Fe Depot connection** — Train URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/transport/coaster-commuter-rail-via-santa-fe-depot-connection - **Lyft** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/transport/lyft - **San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Route 992** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/transport/san-diego-metropolitan-transit-system-route-992 - **San Diego Trolley Green Line via Old Town Transit Center connection** — Light rail URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/transport/san-diego-trolley-green-line-via-old-town-transit-center-con - **SuperShuttle** — Shared shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/transport/supershuttle - **Taxi San Diego** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/transport/taxi-san-diego - **Uber** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/san/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: If flying Southwest out of Terminal 1, ensure you use the correct security checkpoint for your concourse to avoid a lengthy detour. - _Time_: TSA lines in Terminal 1’s Southwest section can be severe between 6–8 a.m.; using CLEAR or PreCheck can save up to 40 minutes. - _Quiet_: The Aspire Lounge in Terminal 2 offers a peaceful break from the bustling airport environment, especially outside the morning rush. - _Local_: Craft beer enthusiasts should spend some time at Stone Brewing in Terminal 2 for San Diego’s finest brews. - _Money_: Avoid rideshare surcharges during peak times by walking to Harbor Drive to call your Uber or Lyft. - _Local_: For a taste of San Diego, head to Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant in Terminal 2 for a quieter dining experience. - _Avoid_: Curbside pickup can be chaotic during peak periods; consider arranging to meet rides one street over. - _Insider_: Spotters should try to arrive at sunset to enjoy the city’s beautiful skyline approach, ideally from the left side of the plane. ## Travellers notes mentioning SAN - [San Diego International Airport without a rental car: what actually pencils out](https://airport.flights/notes/san-turn-san-diego-international) — by Imani Reeves, 2026-07-14 A price- and group-size based playbook for using bus, light rail, rideshare, taxi, and shuttles from San Diego International Airport. - [San Diego airport access for value nerds: $11 parking, $60 valet, or $3 transit?](https://airport.flights/notes/san-help-san-diego-flyers) — by Sloan Marchetti, 2026-07-13 San Diego International Airport access through a unit-economics lens: when to drive and park, when to Uber, and when the $3 bus or train connection quietly wins. - [San Diego International Airport transit: bus, rail, rideshare, or shuttle from each part of the city](https://airport.flights/notes/san-san-diego-s-two-terminals) — by Sloan Marchetti, 2026-07-11 San Diego International Airport has a $2.50 bus, direct rail connections, and plenty of rideshare and shuttle options. Here is how your neighborhood and trip length should dictate bus, rail, rideshare, shuttle, or parkin - [San Diego Airport parking: when $0, $11, $38, or $60 actually makes sense](https://airport.flights/notes/san-how-san-diego-flyers) — by Sloan Marchetti, 2026-07-09 San Diego International Airport has 7 parking products from $0 to $60 a day and walk times from 1 minute to a shuttle ride. Here is a parking‑first, numbers‑driven look at when each option at SAN is worth it and when you - [San Diego Airport to Downtown, Beaches, or I‑5: A Local-Style Playbook for Picking the Right Ride](https://airport.flights/notes/san-show-san-diego-flyers) — by Sloan Marchetti, 2026-07-07 How to choose between taxi, Uber/Lyft, bus, train, shuttle, and parking from San Diego International Airport (SAN) based on where you’re actually going and how much your time is worth. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/SAN.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/san/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/san/departures — HTML page with live departures