Getting Around · Our pick in California

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Airport·San Diego

Close to downtown

About San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego International is on the bay just north-west of downtown, one of the closest big-city airports to its centre in the US.

Why it's on our list

  • Close to downtown

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with San Diego International Airport (SAN) before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from San Diego International Airport (SAN) are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Balboa Park2.4 miCycle 16 minCar or taxi 9 min

Location

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