What is the ICAO code for San Diego International Airport?

The ICAO code for San Diego International Airport is KSAN.

Where is San Diego International Airport located?

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is located in San Diego, United States.

What time zone is San Diego International Airport in?

The local time zone at San Diego International Airport (SAN) is America/Los_Angeles (GMT-7).

How many flights depart from San Diego International Airport?

About 519 scheduled departures were counted at San Diego International Airport (SAN) when flight schedules were last measured on September 4, 2026.

How early should I arrive at San Diego International Airport?

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Which airlines fly from San Diego International Airport?

Based on the current departures board at San Diego International Airport (SAN), scheduled flights are operated by Southwest Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.

On which days do flights depart from San Diego International Airport?

As of the carrier timetable for July 27, 2026, daily flights from San Diego International Airport serve 67 destinations. Another 23 are available only on selected days — for example New Orleans on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, Omaha on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Pittsburgh on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays.

Where can you fly nonstop from San Diego International Airport?

Destinations on the current departures board at San Diego International Airport (SAN) include San Francisco, Phoenix, Sacramento, Denver, Las Vegas, and San Jose.

How can I see live flights at San Diego International Airport?

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for San Diego International Airport (SAN). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

SAN San Diego International Airport

Local time

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is an airport serving San Diego, United States.

Board status as of 23 min ago: 23 of 215 upcoming departures delayed by 15+ minutes.

Updated 22 min ago · 240 departures on the board

11:15
AA2034
Dallas-Fort Worth(DFW)
Gate 34
Boarding
11:18
11:05
WN3137
Chicago(MDW)
Gate 102
Boarding
11:19
UA2309
San Francisco(SFO)
Gate 40
Boarding
11:30
DL492
Detroit(DTW)
Gate 36
On time
11:39
11:30
WN2213
San Francisco(SFO)
Gate 109
On time
11:48
11:40
WN297
Reno(RNO)
Gate 101
On time
11:54
DL2121
Minneapolis(MSP)
Gate 46
On time
11:56
11:35
WN2344
Sacramento(SMF)
Gate 107
Delayed by 21 m
11:56
AS546
San Jose Del Cabo(SJD)
Gate 49
On time
11:59
11:50
WN3433
New Orleans(MSY)
Gate 111
On time
12:03
11:41
AS222
Kona(KOA)
Gate 30
Delayed by 22 m
12:04
UA2237
Houston(IAH)
Gate 41
On time
12:06
11:30
AS1368
Seattle(SEA)
Gate 24
Delayed by 36 m
12:08
AA1467
Dallas-Fort Worth(DFW)
Gate 27
On time
12:10
11:45
WN4424
Baltimore(BWI)
Gate 110
Delayed by 25 m
12:15
OO3045
Santa Rosa(STS)
Gate 29
On time
12:15
QX2322
San Jose(SJC)
Gate 35
On time
12:25
WN3471
St. Louis(STL)
Gate 102
On time
12:29
10:28
F93381
San Francisco(SFO)
Gate 120
Delayed by 2 h 1 m
12:30
08:00
UA2760
Houston(IAH)
Gate 45
Delayed by 4 h 30 m
12:30
QK8765
Vancouver(YVR)
Gate 118
On time
12:30
OO3346
Monterey(MRY)
Gate 31
On time
12:35
WN3397
Nashville(BNA)
Gate 104
On time
12:37
12:35
WN3424
Houston(HOU)
Gate 109
On time
12:37
UA1565
Denver(DEN)
Gate 39
On time
12:37
MX1600
Raleigh-durham(RDU)
Gate 119
On time
12:40
OO3103
Oakland(OAK)
Gate 42
On time
12:40
UA1835
San Francisco(SFO)
Gate 50
On time
12:44
QX2205
Las Vegas(LAS)
Gate 30
On time
12:45
UA444
Washington(IAD)
Gate 44
On time

About SAN Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves as the primary gateway to San Diego, California, with two terminals — Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 — handling domestic and international traffic. Major carriers based or with large operations here include Alaska Airlines, Southwest, American, Delta and United, offering frequent service to hubs and popular destinations such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, Seattle, Denver and seasonal flights to Mexico and Hawaii. Travelers can consult the airport’s online flight board for real-time arrivals and departures, check TSA wait times, and use convenient rental car and public transit links to reach downtown.

Where flights from San Diego International Airport do not go every day

Airlines fly daily to 67 destinations from San Diego International Airport; another 23 are served only on certain days of the week. Most destinations are reachable on Saturday (78); fewest on Tuesday (75).

Destination	Departure days	Departs
New Orleans (MSY)WN	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	08:30 / 09:00
Omaha (OMA)WN · JL	Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	06:00 and 2 more departures that week
Pittsburgh (PIT)WN · MX	Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun	12:33 and 2 more departures that week
Montreal (YUL)AC	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun	07:00
Missoula (MSO)QX	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat	07:55 / 08:23
Panama City (PTY)CM	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	22:00
Colorado Springs (COS)WN	Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun	12:55 / 16:55
Tokyo (NRT)JL	Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun	13:35
Norfolk (ORF)MX	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat	13:05 / 13:22
Amsterdam (AMS)KL	Tue, Thu, Sat	13:40
Cincinnati (CVG)MX	Tue, Thu, Sun	12:24
Jacksn Hole (JAC)OO	Wed, Sat, Sun	11:20
Anchorage (ANC)AS	Wed, Sat	08:40 / 10:23
Mesa (AZA)G6	Tue, Fri	18:37 / 19:44
Jacksonville (JAX)MX	Wed, Sat	12:29
Provo (PVU)MX	Tue, Sun	13:30 / 13:50
Santa Ana (SNA)QX · JL	Mon, Sun	10:00 / 15:00
Denver (APA)K9	Mon	09:39
West Hampton Beach (FOK)LF	Fri	11:45
Puerto Vallarta (PVR)AS	Sat	10:25

Another 3 destinations operate less often.

Carrier timetable as of July 27, 2026, for the current scheduling season. Individual charter and seasonal services may be missing or incomplete.

How do I get to and from San Diego International Airport?

San Diego International is reachable by multiple options: regional light rail and bus connections serve nearby transit hubs with shuttle or local bus links to the terminal area, and city buses stop close to the airport. Taxis, ride‑hailing services and app-based pickups operate from designated curbside zones. Onsite car rental companies have desks or a consolidated facility near the terminal, and there is limited short‑ and long‑term parking operated by the airport.

How do the terminals work at San Diego International Airport?

The airport has a single contiguous terminal complex split into distinct concourses for domestic and international traffic; check-in and ticketing areas are located on the departures level. International arrivals use the dedicated customs and immigration facility; transferring passengers should follow airline and airport signage for connections and allow time to pass through security or customs when moving between international and domestic flights. Airlines generally assign counters and gates by concourse, so verify your airline and flight information on arrival.

Tips for flying from San Diego International Airport

Arrive with adequate time for check‑in and security, especially during peak morning and holiday periods. Carry travel documents handy for international arrivals and departures, and be prepared for security screening rules. San Diego’s weather is mild but allow extra time for traffic to and from downtown and coastal areas. Use official curbside pickup/dropoff zones and follow posted signs for ride‑hail and rental car pickups to avoid fines or delays.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for San Diego International Airport is SAN.