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, Alaska Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines.

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, Denver, Seattle, Sacramento, Chicago, and Dallas-Fort Worth.

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

Updated 55 min ago · 143 departures on the board

06:15
AA518
Chicago(ORD)
Gate 35
On time
06:15
DL754
Detroit(DTW)
Gate 49
On time
06:15
AA2535
Dallas-Fort Worth(DFW)
Gate 33
On time
06:15
OO3743
Los Angeles(LAX)
Gate 42
On time
06:15
DL1117
Salt Lake City(SLC)
Gate 46
On time
06:15
UA2667
Los Angeles(LAX)
Gate 40
On time
06:15
AS709
Seattle(SEA)
Gate 29
On time
06:15
UA2830
San Francisco(SFO)
Gate 41
On time
06:20
WN441
Phoenix(PHX)
Gate 106
On time
06:20
WN1894
Houston(HOU)
Gate 107
On time
06:20
DL729
Atlanta(ATL)
Gate 47
On time
06:20
AA1212
Phoenix(PHX)
Gate 25
On time
06:20
AA2093
Philadelphia(PHL)
Gate 34
On time
06:25
DL2134
Minneapolis(MSP)
Gate 38
On time
06:25
F92818
Denver(DEN)
Gate 119
On time
06:30
WN2518
Boise(BOI)
Gate 102
On time
06:30
WN2369
Reno(RNO)
Gate 110
On time
06:30
WN1589
Nashville(BNA)
Gate 109
On time
06:30
WN3614
Austin(AUS)
Gate 121
On time
06:35
UA1637
Newark(EWR)
Gate 44
On time
06:35
WN1912
Denver(DEN)
Gate 112
On time
06:35
WN3404
Baltimore(BWI)
Gate 111
On time
06:35
WN1791
San Jose(SJC)
Gate 114
On time
06:40
WN4426
Dallas(DAL)
Gate 105
On time
06:40
UA1016
Chicago(ORD)
Gate 50
On time
06:45
WN770
Chicago(MDW)
Gate 108
On time
06:55
AS399
Portland(PDX)
Gate 30
On time
07:00
UA2829
Denver(DEN)
Gate 45
On time
07:00
DL2530
Seattle(SEA)
Gate 36
On time
07:00
AS24
New York(JFK)
Gate 31
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.

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.