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San Diego, California 2 terminals Updated Oct. 15, 2026

SAN Airport Guide: Terminals, Airlines, Food and Wi-Fi

San Diego International Airport (SAN) has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, linked by a free Inter-Terminal Shuttle. Southwest, Breeze, Frontier, JetBlue, Sun Country, Air Canada and WestJet use Terminal 1. Alaska, American, Delta, United, Hawaiian and the international carriers (British Airways, Copa, Japan Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa) use Terminal 2. The new Terminal 1 opened in 2025 and the rest of it is still being built.

A Southwest jet on final approach over a busy highway with the San Diego skyline behind, at sunset
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Key facts

Terminals 2 T1, T2
Airlines 17 In the official directory
To Downtown San Diego 4 mi By road
Last checked 10/15/2026 Checked by our team

What do you need?

ParkingOfficial lots, cheaper off-site options and where to wait for pickups. HotelsHotels at and near the airport, shuttles and sleeping in the terminal. To the cityTrains, buses, taxis, rideshare and private transfers. LoungesWhich lounge is in your terminal and how to get in without status. SecurityWait times by terminal, fast lanes and what to have ready. FoodBest bites terminal by terminal, before or after security. Lost and foundWho to contact: your airline, the terminal or the airport. Car rentalWhere the rental counters are and how to reach them. WifiHow to connect, charging spots and an eSIM if you land abroad.

Terminals at a glance

  • T1
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    Main airlines: Air Canada, Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and WestJet check in at Terminal 1, according to SAN's airline directory. Air Canada and WestJet moved here from Terminal 2 on January 14, 2026: their ticket counters are in the east lobby of the Terminal 1 ticket hall, Air Canada uses Gates 116 and 117 and WestJet uses Gate 118. Southwest, the largest carrier at SAN, checks in at Terminal 1.

    Southwest, JetBlue, Frontier and others, plus Air Canada and WestJet since January 2026. The new Terminal 1 has 19 gates open and more under construction until 2028.

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  • T2
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    Main airlines: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa and United Airlines check in at Terminal 2, according to SAN's airline directory. Terminal 2 has separate East and West security checkpoints depending on your airline's location, so check your boarding pass or airline before you line up.

    Alaska, American, Delta and United, plus European and Asian airlines. Separate East and West checkpoints.

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SAN terminals and airlines by terminal

SAN has two terminals. Each has its own ticketing, baggage claim, shops, gates and TSA checkpoints. Here is where the 17 airlines in SAN's airline directory check in:

  • Terminal 1: Air Canada, Breeze, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Sun Country, WestJet.
  • Terminal 2: Alaska, American, British Airways, Copa, Delta, Hawaiian, Japan Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, United.

SAN does not publish a separate list of hub carriers. Its history page names Southwest as the largest carrier. Terminal 2 has an East side and a West side, and the two sides have separate security checkpoints. Airlines move, so confirm yours on your boarding pass or on san.org/airlines.

What is changing at SAN right now

Check these before you fly:

  • The new Terminal 1 opened in 2025 with 19 gates. SAN's November 13, 2025 update says the original Terminal 1 is permanently closed and being demolished. Phase 1B adds 11 more gates, with completion listed for 2028. Terminal 1 is a construction area while that work continues.
  • Air Canada and WestJet moved from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 on January 14, 2026.
  • SAN lists a 13 lane security checkpoint for the finished Terminal 1. Today SAN describes one main checkpoint in Terminal 1, after ticketing.
  • During construction the roadway between Terminals 1 and 2 is closed to all traffic. Use the Inter-Terminal Shuttle.
  • Air France plans nonstop flights to Paris starting May 3, 2027, three times a week. SAN has not published the terminal yet.
  • Phase 1B is also listed to bring a children's play area, new lounges and more dining and shopping.
  • We did not find a published date for the next group of Terminal 1 gates. Check san.org before you fly.

Security and arrival time

SAN says to arrive at least 2 hours early for domestic flights and 3 hours early for international flights. Ticket counters and security checkpoints reopen at about 4:15 a.m. Overnight stays in gate areas are not allowed.

Terminal 1 has one main checkpoint after ticketing. Terminal 2 has separate East and West checkpoints based on airline location. TSA PreCheck is available in both terminals. CLEAR announced CLEAR+ lanes in the new Terminal 1 on September 23, 2025. SAN's security page lists CLEAR+ at Terminal 2 East from 4 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily, while another SAN page puts CLEAR at Checkpoint 6 in Terminal 2 West. Confirm hours and location with CLEAR before you plan around it.

Getting between terminals and to the city

The free Inter-Terminal Shuttle runs between Terminals 1 and 2 daily from 4 a.m. to 2 a.m., with a live tracker on san.org. The free San Diego Flyer runs between SAN and the Old Town Transit Center daily from 4:50 a.m. to 12:20 a.m. and stops at both terminals. A free Rental Car Center shuttle runs between the terminals and the Rental Car Center 24 hours a day.

There is currently no walkway between Terminals 1 and 2 because of construction, so use the Inter-Terminal Shuttle.

By road, downtown San Diego is about 6 km (4 miles) from Terminal 2 West, about 8 minutes without traffic.

Food and drink at SAN

SAN's Shop and Dine directory lists dining in both terminals. A few places, by terminal:

  • Terminal 1: Parfait Paris, Better Buzz, The Taco Stand, Ambrogio 15, Novecientos Grados by Tony Hawk, Market Hall, Cutwater, Lofty Coffee, SIP Wine Bar.
  • Terminal 2 East: Prado at the Airport, California Pizza Kitchen, Panda Express, Jack in the Box.
  • Terminal 2 West: Phil's B.B.Q., Stone Brewing, PGA TOUR Grill, Qdoba, Peet's, Starbucks, Einstein Bros. Bagels (before security).

SAN's own directory gives each place's gate area. Check the directory for hours.

  • Parfait Paris

    T1

    Pastries and macarons, plus sandwiches. Near the security checkpoint in Terminal 1. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Better Buzz

    T1

    Local coffee roaster with espresso drinks and acai bowls. Near Gate 119. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • The Taco Stand

    T1

    Tacos and quesadillas with scratch tortillas. Near Gate 116. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Ambrogio 15

    T1

    Milan style thin crust pizza. Near Gate 116. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Novecientos Grados by Tony Hawk

    T1

    Full service dining and bar with Mexican cuisine. Near Gate 115. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • McDonald's

    T1

    Burgers, fries and breakfast. Near Gate 115. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Market Hall

    T1

    Food hall with four stations for sandwiches and salads. Near Gate 108. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Cutwater

    T1

    Local distillery bar with cocktails, flatbreads and burgers. Near Gate 107. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Lofty Coffee

    T1

    Encinitas coffee roaster with espresso, breakfast and lunch. Near Gate 107. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • SIP Wine Bar

    T1

    Local wines and beers with appetizers. Near Gate 104. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Prado at the Airport

    T2

    Full service restaurant with soups, salads and entrees. Terminal 2 East, near Gate 26. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • California Pizza Kitchen

    T2

    Pizzas, soups, salads and breakfast items. Terminal 2 East, near Gate 26. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Panda Express

    T2

    Chinese fast food. Terminal 2 East, near Gate 26. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Jack in the Box

    T2

    Burgers, tacos and breakfast. Terminal 2 East, near Gate 26. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Phil's B.B.Q.

    T2

    Mesquite grilled ribs, chicken and sandwiches. Terminal 2 West, near Gate 45. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Stone Brewing

    T2

    Local craft beer, salads and burgers. Terminal 2 West, central concourse rotunda. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • PGA TOUR Grill

    T2

    Full service restaurant with appetizers, salads and entrees. Terminal 2 West, central concourse rotunda. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Qdoba Mexican Eats

    T2

    Fast Mexican meals. Terminal 2 West, Sunset Cove. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Peet's Coffee & Tea

    T2

    Coffee and tea. Terminal 2 West, central concourse rotunda. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Einstein Bros. Bagels

    T2

    Bagels, coffee and sandwiches. Terminal 2 West, before security. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Starbucks

    T2

    Coffee drinks. Terminal 2 West, near Gate 37. Listed in SAN's official Shop and Dine directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • JT Bros

    T1

    Handmade sub sandwiches such as Bahn Mi and Cuba Libre, plus salads, beer, wine and cocktails. Near Gate 116.

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  • Luna Grill

    T1

    Mediterranean food: falafel, kabobs, gyro, salads and pita with hummus. Near Gate 115.

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  • SAN SUPPLY CO

    T1 After security

    Drinks, snacks and grab and go food, described as the one stop shop right after security. Near Gate 120.

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  • The Arts District

    T1

    Drinks, snacks and fresh grab and go food, plus electronics. Near Gate 117.

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  • Asian Kitchen

    T2

    Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. Terminal 2 West, near Gate 47.

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  • Urban Crave

    T2

    Burgers, hand cut fries and breakfast burritos. Terminal 2 West, near Gate 48.

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  • Club 42 Tequila Bar

    T2

    Tequilas and small plates at Sunset Cove, Terminal 2 West.

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  • Tommy V's Pizzeria

    T2

    Pizza, including a breakfast pizza, and sandwiches at Sunset Cove, Terminal 2 West.

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  • Sambazon

    T2

    Acai bowls and smoothies near Sunset Cove, Terminal 2 West.

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  • Beaudevin Wine & Tapas Bar

    T2

    Wine with small plates, salads, flatbreads and sandwiches. Terminal 2 West, near Gates 39 to 45.

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  • Pannikin Coffee & Tea

    T2

    Small batch roasted coffee, tea and baked pastries. Terminal 2 West, near Gate 39.

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  • Artisan Market

    T2

    Pannikin coffee, Stone Brewing beer, paninis, sandwiches and salads. Terminal 2 East, near Gate 23.

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  • Fresh Attraction

    T2

    Grab and go salads, sandwiches and drinks. Terminal 2 East.

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  • San Life Market featuring Illy Coffee

    T2

    Coffee, espresso, hot sandwiches and pastries. Terminal 2 East, near Gate 22.

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International arrivals and customs

International flights arrive at SAN's International Arrivals facility, which has six gates, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection and an expanded baggage claim. SAN does not say on its pages which terminal building it connects to, so follow the signs for international arrivals when you land.

Use Mobile Passport Control if you are eligible: CBP lists SAN among its airports, and the app lets you submit your passport details and declaration before you arrive. International arrivals can complete a Global Entry interview through the Enrollment on Arrival program. Luggage carts are free in the International Arrivals Hall.

For questions about customs and immigration, call the Federal Inspection Services International Arrival Terminal at (619) 230-8178. Plan for 3 hours before an international departure, as SAN advises. British Airways, Copa, Japan Airlines, KLM and Lufthansa check in at Terminal 2, and Air Canada and WestJet at Terminal 1. Air France adds Paris in May 2027.

Wi-Fi

SAN offers free Wi-Fi with 2 hour sessions. Connect to #Official SAN Wi-fi and reconnect when a session ends. Fuel Rod stations in both terminals sell refillable charging units for $25 or swap them for a charged one.

Lost and found

The SAN Lost and Found takes items lost in public areas: restrooms, TSA security checkpoints, the terminal shuttle, the Rental Car Center, employee shuttles and airport parking lots. Items lost at TSA checkpoints reach Lost and Found within 24 hours. Submit a lost item claim on san.org. A custodian will reach out within 48 hours if there is a match.

The office is at 3707 N. Harbor Drive, Suite 109, Terminal 2 ground level. Phone 619.400.2140. Pickup is by appointment only, every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A third party needs email authorization to collect an item.

For something left on a plane, at a ticket counter or in checked luggage, contact your airline. Blankets, hats, pillows, water bottles and face masks are thrown away on receipt unless they are inside a bag, and so are food and soiled items.

Other services

  • ATMs: on the departure and arrival levels of both terminals and at the Rental Car Center.
  • Pet relief: outdoor areas on both ground transportation plazas, indoor areas after security (Terminal 1 across from Gate 117, Terminal 2 near Gate 46).
  • Lactation rooms: six post security rooms in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 West.
  • Global Entry: an enrollment office by appointment only for conditionally approved applicants.
  • Bike lockers: free with a $25 refundable key deposit, with online sign up. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 West.
  • SAN Pass: lets people who are not flying go through security to visit the terminals. Apply online at gatepass.san.org/san the same day or up to 7 days ahead. Entry is through general screening at the TSA checkpoints from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m., and it cannot be combined with TSA PreCheck or CLEAR.
  • USO: just outside Terminal 2, across Airport Terminal Road (follow the signs and cross the sky bridge). Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For active duty, Guard and Reserve service members and their dependents in transit.
  • Check-in hours: Southwest ticket counters are open 4:15 a.m. to midnight and Alaska 4 a.m. to midnight, which helps on an early flight. Other airlines list their own hours at san.org/airlines.
  • Luggage carts: free in the International Arrivals Hall. Elsewhere they cost a fee.
  • Luggage storage: we did not find a left baggage service on SAN's pages. Ask your airline about bag handling.

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  • Free Wi-Fi (#Official SAN Wi-fi)

    Free Wi-Fi with 2 hour sessions. Reconnect for more time.

  • SAN Lost and Found

    T2 Before security

    Ground level of Terminal 2, 3707 N. Harbor Drive, Suite 109. Phone 619.400.2140. Pickup by appointment only, every day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. File a claim online first.

    Hours
    Every day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (pickup by appointment)
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  • Inter-Terminal Shuttle

    Before security

    Free shuttle between Terminals 1 and 2, daily 4 a.m. to 2 a.m. A live tracker is on SAN's website.

    Hours
    Daily, 4 a.m. to 2 a.m.
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  • San Diego Flyer

    Before security

    Free shuttle between SAN and the Old Town Transit Center, daily 4:50 a.m. to 12:20 a.m. Stops at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

    Hours
    Daily, 4:50 a.m. to 12:20 a.m.
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  • Rental Car Center shuttle

    Before security

    Free shuttle between the terminals and the Rental Car Center, 24 hours a day.

    Hours
    24 hours daily
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  • ATMs

    Before security

    On the departure and arrival levels of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and at the Rental Car Center.

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  • Pet relief areas

    Outdoor areas on the ground transportation plazas of both terminals. Indoor areas after security: Terminal 1 across from Gate 117, Terminal 2 near Gate 46.

  • Lactation rooms

    After security

    Six post security rooms. Terminal 1: Level 1 by baggage claim units 3 and 8, and Level 2 across from Gate 118, near Gate 114 and near Gate 108. Terminal 2 West: Level 2 near Gates 34 and 35.

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  • Fuel Rod portable chargers

    Stations in both terminals sell refillable charging units for $25, or swap for a charged one.

  • CLEAR

    CLEAR+ lanes opened in the new Terminal 1 on September 23, 2025. SAN's security page lists CLEAR+ at Terminal 2 East, 4 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily; another SAN page says Checkpoint 6 in Terminal 2 West. Confirm with CLEAR.

  • USO

    T2 Before security

    Just outside Terminal 2, across Airport Terminal Road: follow the signs and cross the sky bridge. For active duty, Guard and Reserve service members and their dependents in transit.

    Hours
    Mon to Fri 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sat and Sun 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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  • Global Entry enrollment office

    By appointment only for conditionally approved applicants. Schedule through CBP's Trusted Traveler Program site.

  • SAN Pass

    For people who are not flying. Apply online at gatepass.san.org/san, same day or up to 7 days ahead. General screening only, 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. Not valid with PreCheck or CLEAR.

    Hours
    General screening, 4 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • International Arrivals Hall

    CBP inspection and baggage claim for international flights, six gates. Free luggage carts. Customs questions: (619) 230-8178.

  • EV charging in the Terminal Parking Plazas

    Before security

    SAN lists 185 charging points and 16 EV charge points, not split by plaza.

    Price
    $1.00 per session plus $0.55 per kWh checked Oct. 15, 2026
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Questions travelers ask

How many terminals does SAN have?

Two. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 each have their own ticketing, baggage claim, gates and security checkpoints. The free Inter-Terminal Shuttle links them.

Which terminal is my airline at SAN?

Terminal 1: Air Canada, Breeze, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Sun Country and WestJet. Terminal 2: Alaska, American, British Airways, Copa, Delta, Hawaiian, Japan Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa and United.

Which terminal is Southwest at SAN?

Southwest checks in at Terminal 1, according to SAN's airline directory.

Is the new Terminal 1 open at SAN?

Partly. The new Terminal 1 opened in 2025 with 19 gates. SAN says 11 more gates come with Phase 1B, listed for completion in 2028.

Did Air Canada and WestJet move terminals at SAN?

Yes. Both moved from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 on January 14, 2026. Air Canada uses Gates 116 and 117 and WestJet uses Gate 118.

How do I get between terminals at SAN?

Take the free Inter-Terminal Shuttle, which runs daily from 4 a.m. to 2 a.m. The roadway between the terminals is closed to traffic during construction.

Does SAN have free Wi-Fi?

Yes. Connect to #Official SAN Wi-fi for free sessions of 2 hours and reconnect for more time.

Where is SAN lost and found?

At 3707 N. Harbor Drive, Suite 109, Terminal 2 ground level. Call 619.400.2140. Submit a claim online first. Pickup is by appointment, every day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How many people use San Diego airport each year?

SAN reported a record 25.32 million passengers in 2025.

Does SAN have luggage storage?

We did not find a left baggage service on SAN's pages. Ask your airline how it handles bags, and check san.org before you count on one.

How far is SAN from downtown San Diego?

About 6 km (4 miles) by road to downtown, around 8 minutes without traffic.

Does SAN have customs and international arrivals?

Yes. SAN has an International Arrivals facility with six gates and CBP inspection. Mobile Passport Control is available at SAN. For customs questions call (619) 230-8178.

Can I go through security at SAN if I am not flying?

Yes, with a SAN Pass. Apply online at gatepass.san.org/san the same day or up to 7 days ahead. You enter through general screening from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. and cannot use PreCheck or CLEAR with it.

Is there a walkway between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2?

Not right now. Because of construction there is no walkway between the terminals. Take the free Inter-Terminal Shuttle, daily from 4 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Is Air France flying to San Diego?

Air France plans nonstop service to Paris Charles de Gaulle starting May 3, 2027, three times a week. SAN has not published the terminal yet.

Sources and last check

Checked by our team on Oct. 15, 2026 against these official sources: