Airport
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport is the main gateway to downtown San Diego, the Pacific coast and Southern California’s popular beach and resort areas. Compare transfer options to the city centre, La Jolla, Coronado, Mission Bay and nearby destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About San Diego International Airport
San Diego International Airport is the main commercial airport serving San Diego and the surrounding Southern California region. Located about 3 miles (5 km) northwest of downtown San Diego, it is one of the closest major U.S. airports to a city centre and is known as the busiest single-runway airport in the United States.
The airport opened in 1928 as Lindbergh Field and was renamed San Diego International Airport in 2003. It operates two passenger terminals with 51 gates, serving 17 airlines and nonstop routes to more than 80 destinations on five continents. The first phase of the new Terminal 1 opened in September 2025, while Terminal 2 is divided into East and West concourses.
Travelers can reach downtown and nearby coastal areas by public bus, taxi, ride-hailing services, private transfers, hotel and rental car shuttles, and rental cars from the on-airport Rental Car Center. The airport’s compact layout and proximity to the city make onward connections relatively quick and convenient.
Passengers have access to dining, shopping, lounges, free Wi-Fi with two-hour sessions, charging stations and accessibility services throughout Terminals 1 and 2, making SAN a practical gateway for leisure and business visitors to San Diego County.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
San Diego International Airport has two passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, with a total of 51 gates. Terminal 1 opened its new first phase in September 2025 and currently has 19 gates, serving a mix of domestic and Canadian routes, while Terminal 2 is split into East and West concourses and handles most international and remaining domestic operations.
Ground Transportation Services to and from San Diego International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from San Diego International Airport to downtown hotels, the San Diego Convention Center, the cruise terminal, La Jolla, Coronado and other destinations across the region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from SAN to business meetings, events, coastal communities or multiple stops around San Diego.
Car Rental
Rent a car from San Diego International Airport's Rental Car Center, reached by free shuttle from Terminals 1 and 2, for independent travel around San Diego County and Southern California.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between SAN, hotels, event venues, the convention center and other destinations in the San Diego area.
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