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Plan your trip at San Diego International Airport

San Diego, United StatesIATA: SANICAO: KSAN
Current airport: SAN

Getting to and from San Diego International Airport: transport, parking, and where to pick someone up or drop them off. Every part links to the full information.

Transport

Where you arrive, with connections and frequency.

  • BusMTS Route 992Route 992 stops in front of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 (right by the terminal)Every 15 minutes (every day from 4:15 a.m. to midnight)
  • BusSan Diego FlyerTerminal transportation islands at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 (right by the terminal)

All transport to San Diego International Airport

Parking

  • 3parking areas

All parking areas, with facts for each one

Picking someone up

Where someone gets in and where you can wait or meet.

  • Terminal curb frontsKiss & Ride
    Curb fronts at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
    • Picking up: permittedCurb fronts are reserved for active loading and unloading only, and stopping times should be brief; curbside parking is never permitted. Those meeting and greeting visitors can alternatively park in the airport's cell phone lot to avoid circling on airport roadways.
  • Cell Phone LotPark and come inside
    Cell Phone Lot, 2311 McCain Road
    • Waiting: permitted · at most 60 minutesThe Cell Phone Lot at 2311 McCain Road is free and meant for waiting for arrivals, with a time limit of 1 hour.
  • Terminal 1 Parking PlazaPark and come inside
    Terminal 1 Parking Plaza, directly across from Terminal 1
    • Picking up: permittedThe Terminal 1 Parking Plaza is suited for quick pick-ups. When picking up arriving travelers, be aware that parking lots in front of the terminals are in high demand and can be expected to fill to capacity.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All pickup rules

Dropping someone off

A quick drop-off, or park and come inside.

  • Terminal curb frontsKiss & Ride
    Curb fronts at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
    • Dropping off: permittedCurb fronts are reserved for active loading and unloading only, and stopping times should be brief. Curbside parking is never permitted; unattended vehicles and vehicles in No Parking areas will be ticketed and towed.
  • Cell Phone LotPark and come inside
    Cell Phone Lot, 2311 McCain Road
    • Waiting: permitted · at most 60 minutesThe Cell Phone Lot at 2311 McCain Road is free and meant for waiting for arrivals, with a time limit of 1 hour.
  • Terminal 1 Parking PlazaPark and come inside
    Terminal 1 Parking Plaza, directly across from Terminal 1
    • Dropping off: permittedThe Terminal 1 Parking Plaza is directly across from Terminal 1 and is suited for short-term parking or quick pick-ups/drop-offs.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All drop-off rules

This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.

SourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the airport's official website on October 5, 2026.