San Diego airport (SAN)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
San Diego International Airport (SAN)—notable for being the busiest single-runway airport in the United States—is a key gateway to Southern California. It operates a dense network of domestic flights, including routes to Hawaii, and international connections to Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Japan.
Official Website: san.org
Information Phone: +1 619 400 2404.
Terminals
The airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Both operate 24 hours.
Inter-Terminal Connection: A free shuttle service called Terminal Loop links both terminals and the Rental Car Center. It runs 24/7 approximately every 10 minutes.
Annual Passenger Traffic: 25.2 million passengers in 2024.
Information Points
Information counters are located on the arrivals (baggage claim) level of both terminals. In addition, the airport’s Volunteer Airport Ambassadors—identifiable by their uniforms—assist travelers throughout the facility.
Location
The airport is located 3 km (2 miles) northwest of downtown San Diego.
See MapParking services at San Diego airport (SAN)
The facility has several parking options for short and long stays, with 24-hour security personnel, electric vehicle charging stations and 10-minute free parking. Valet parking is available in front of the terminals from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm. In addition, there is a free 60-minute Cell Phone Lot for passenger pick-up in front of Terminal 2, which operates from 5:00 am to 0:30 am. More information: Tel +1 619 291 2087. Rates
Terminal 1 Parking Plaza - 5-level facility in front of Terminal 1. Short stay spaces on level 1.
Terminal 2 Parking Plaza - Covered spaces connected to Terminal 2 and an adjacent open-air area for short stays.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
Facilities include adapted telephones and restrooms, courtesy carts, reserved parking spaces, elevators. Buses operating in and out of the airport are accessible to passengers with reduced mobility. Persons requiring wheelchairs should inform their airline in advance. You can also contact airport authorities at Tel +1 619 400 2981.
Latest updates: November 13, 2025
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