The New T1 will be here before you know it. Until then, leave extra time to get to the airport due to construction. Our goal is to make your travel experience and airport access as seamless as possible. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.
What You Need to Know
The first phase of the New T1 at San Diego International Airport opens in 2025! In addition to a new airport experience, the roads around the airport are changing. Please pay attention to roadway signage and drive safely.
Travelers should prepare for traffic congestion and delays when traveling to SAN, especially from 4 a.m. to 6:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and 8 p.m. to midnight, which are the busiest times curbside. We recommend arriving earlier than usual and using caution when traveling through the work area.
Please be advised of the following changes near San Diego International Airport (SAN):
Travelers should expect delays on N. Harbor Drive near W. Laurel St./Anchor Island through Nov. 22. On eastbound N. Harbor Drive (going toward Downtown), the left turn lanes to W. Laurel St. will be shortened to allow workers to install an overhead sign in the median.
Please drive safely, follow all signage, and plan ahead for potential delays.
A Few Words About Safety
Safety is our priority—for our passengers, employees, and everyone who visits the airport. Here’s how you can stay safe while traveling through the airport during New T1 construction.
- Allow extra travel time – Plan to arrive curbside earlier than usual and expect traffic.
- Slow down – Follow speed limit signs around the airport and drive slower in designated work areas.
- Follow directions – Directional signs and airport staff are in place to help you navigate roadway impacts.
- Be aware of work zones – Keep an eye out for nearby workers and their equipment.
- Practice patience – Take a deep breath; you will get where you need to be in time.
- Minimize distractions – Dedicate your full attention to the road.
Parking at the Airport
Planning to park at the airport? Reserve your spot ahead of time and save!
TERMINAL 1 PARKING PLAZA
The New T1 Parking Plaza is now open, adding 2,800 new parking spots for easy access to airlines serving Terminal 1 including Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier Airlines.
TERMINAL 2 PARKING PLAZA
Get in and out quickly with our easy Terminal 2 parking, which includes covered parking, EV charging, and easy access to Air Canada, Breeze Airways, British Airways, Delta Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, and WestJet.
CURBSIDE VALET
Passengers may also use our convenient Curbside Valet at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. Leave your car with one of our professional valet staff and walk straight through to check-in!
Make A Parking Reservation
To & From
There are more ways than ever to get to and from the airport with public transit, shuttles, taxis, or rideshare.
Public Transit 2:27
There are several worry-free ways to get to and from SAN on public transit including COASTER trains, the Mid-Coast Trolley, and the MTS 992 and 923 bus routes.
The San Diego Flyer 1:28
Try the free San Diego Flyer, an all-electric shuttle service between the Old Town Transit Center and SAN, and a convenient last-mile connection for passengers and airport employees using public transit.
Terminal Loop Shuttle Bus 1:12
If you are flying out of Terminal 1 but parking in the Terminal 2 Parking Plaza, the Terminal Loop Shuttle can transport you back and forth. The shuttles operate every 10 minutes and pick-up areas are curbside at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, directly in front of Baggage Claim.
