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.
Holiday Travel Tips
The roadways around SAN are changing. The first phase of the New T1 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.
Expect delays. Travelers should expect delays on N. Harbor Drive near W. Laurel St./Anchor Island through November 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.
Check your flight status. Before coming to the airport, be sure to check with your airline to confirm your flight time.
Arrive early. Expect traffic congestion due to construction. Plan to arrive at the airport early enough to allow time to travel through security checkpoints and to your gate. Busiest times curbside are 4 a.m. to 6:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Make parking reservations in advance. The Terminal 1 Parking Plaza is now open, which means no matter which airline you are flying on, you can park right in front of your terminal. Nearly 5,000 covered parking spaces are available at the airport’s Terminal 1 and 2 Parking Plazas. Parking and curbside valet reservations can be made on the airport’s website at https://www.san.org/parking. Reserve today and save 20% with the promo code HOLIDAYS.
Traveling around SAN. Need a ride in between Terminal 1 and 2? Passengers can hop on the Terminal Loop Shuttle which transports passengers between the two terminals in an efficient manner.
Free electric shuttle. The San Diego Flyer is a free shuttle bus service between the Old Town Transit Station and SAN. The electric shuttle buses operate seven days a week, with an average arrival time of every 20 to 30 minutes. The first pick up is at 4:45 a.m. and the last pick up/drop off at 12:30 a.m.
Get dropped off or use a ride-share. Have friends or family drop off or pick up. Lyft, Uber, or other rideshare options are also good alternatives.
Follow the signs. Whether dropping off or picking up passengers, please follow construction signage and stay within marked lanes. Be alert and ensure car doors and personal belongings are not blocking other drivers and passengers. Lastly, follow the directions of Airport Traffic Officers – they are there to ensure the safety of everyone at the airport.
Skip the traffic. Picking up? Avoid circling! The Cell Phone Lot in the Terminal 2 West Parking Lot on McCain Road is the perfect place to wait for your party. The lot is open from 5:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Once at the airport, sit back and shop, dine, and relax. Shops and restaurants inside the terminals are open to provide travel necessities, meals, snacks, and more. Visit //san.org/Shop-Dine-Relax for hours and locations of SAN concessionaires.
Parking at the Airport
Planning to park at the airport? Reserve your spot ahead of time and save!
Use promo code HOLIDAYS and save 20% on your reservation.
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.
