San Diego International Airport (SAN) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
San Diego International Airport (IATA: SAN, ICAO: KSAN) serves San Diego, United States. The airport sits at an elevation of 17 ft (5 m) and keeps local time in the America/Los_Angeles time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at San Diego International Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic near San Diego International Airport (SAN) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at San Diego International Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. If a flight you expect is missing, check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights appear under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | KSAN |
|---|---|
| IATA | SAN |
| Type | International airport |
| City | San Diego |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7336, -117.19 |
San Diego International Airport (SAN) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about San Diego International Airport
You will find San Diego International Airport at 32.7336, -117.1900, at an elevation of 17 ft (5 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. Local time at the airport follows America/Los_Angeles. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at San Diego International Airport
Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 77.0 aircraft movements per day at San Diego International Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 17:00-19:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from San Diego International Airport (SAN)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco (SFO) | 42 | Frontier Airlines, Horizon Air, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines |
| 2 | Denver (DEN) | 34 | Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines |
| 3 | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 29 | American Airlines, Frontier Airlines |
| 4 | New York (JFK) | 28 | Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways |
| 5 | Phoenix (PHX) | 27 | American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, SkyWest Airlines |
| 6 | San Jose (SJC) | 21 | Alaska Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines |
| 7 | Oakland (OAK) | 21 | Delta Air Lines, FedEx Express, Southwest Airlines |
| 8 | Boston (BOS) | 20 | Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways |
| 9 | Las Vegas (LAS) | 16 | Frontier Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines |
| 10 | Vancouver (YVR) | 15 | Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz |
| 11 | Charlotte (CLT) | 13 | American Airlines |
| 12 | Chicago (ORD) | 12 | Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines |
| 13 | Everett (PAE) | 9 | Horizon Air |
| 14 | Sacramento (SMF) | 8 | Alaska Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines |
| 15 | Memphis (MEM) | 8 | FedEx Express |
| 16 | Indianapolis (IND) | 8 | FedEx Express |
| 17 | Los Angeles (LAX) | 7 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 18 | Boise (BOI) | 6 | Alaska Airlines |
| 19 | Washington (IAD) | 6 | United Airlines |
| 20 | Austin (AUS) | 5 | Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines |
| 21 | Tocumen (PTY) | 5 | Copa Airlines |
| 22 | Munich (MUC) | 5 | Lufthansa |
| 23 | Minneapolis (MSP) | 5 | Sun Country Airlines |
| 24 | Portland (PDX) | 5 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 25 | New York (EWR) | 4 | Alaska Airlines |
| 26 | London (LHR) | 4 | British Airways |
| 27 | Detroit (DTW) | 4 | Delta Air Lines |
| 28 | San José del Cabo (SJD) | 3 | Alaska Airlines |
| 29 | Tampa (TPA) | 3 | Alaska Airlines |
| 30 | Tokyo (NRT) | 3 | Japan Airlines |
| 31 | Toronto (YYZ) | 2 | Air Canada |
| 32 | Seattle (SEA) | 2 | Alaska Airlines |
| 33 | Baltimore (BWI) | 2 | Southwest Airlines |
| 34 | Louisville (SDF) | 2 | United Parcel Service |
| 35 | Miami (MIA) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 36 | Ixtapa (ZIH) | 1 | Alaska Airlines |
| 37 | Puerto Vallarta (PVR) | 1 | Alaska Airlines |
| 38 | Honolulu (HNL) | 1 | Hawaiian Airlines |
| 39 | Santa Rosa (STS) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 40 | Fresno (FAT) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 41 | Tijuana (TIJ) | 1 | Gulf & Caribbean Cargo / Contract Air Cargo |
Origins we tracked to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 35 | American Airlines, Frontier Airlines |
| 2 | Denver (DEN) | 29 | Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines |
| 3 | Phoenix (PHX) | 25 | American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, SkyWest Airlines |
| 4 | New York (JFK) | 24 | JetBlue Airways |
| 5 | Chicago (ORD) | 19 | Alaska Airlines, American Airlines |
| 6 | San Francisco (SFO) | 17 | Frontier Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines |
| 7 | San Jose (SJC) | 11 | Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines |
| 8 | Orlando (MCO) | 8 | Alaska Airlines |
| 9 | Boston (BOS) | 8 | JetBlue Airways |
| 10 | Portland (PDX) | 7 | Alaska Airlines |
| 11 | Las Vegas (LAS) | 7 | Frontier Airlines, NetJets, SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines |
| 12 | Memphis (MEM) | 7 | FedEx Express |
| 13 | Vancouver (YVR) | 6 | Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz |
| 14 | Atlanta (ATL) | 6 | Alaska Airlines |
| 15 | Boise (BOI) | 6 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 16 | Philadelphia (PHL) | 5 | American Airlines |
| 17 | Santa Rosa (STS) | 5 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 18 | Kahului (OGG) | 4 | Alaska Airlines |
| 19 | London (LHR) | 4 | British Airways |
| 20 | Fresno (FAT) | 4 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 21 | Seattle (SEA) | 3 | Alaska Airlines |
| 22 | Kailua-Kona (KOA) | 3 | Alaska Airlines |
| 23 | Everett (PAE) | 3 | Horizon Air |
| 24 | Louisville (SDF) | 3 | United Parcel Service |
| 25 | Sacramento (SMF) | 2 | Alaska Airlines |
| 26 | Honolulu (HNL) | 2 | Alaska Airlines |
| 27 | Munich (MUC) | 2 | Lufthansa |
| 28 | Oakland (OAK) | 2 | FedEx Express |
| 29 | San José del Cabo (SJD) | 1 | Alaska Airlines |
| 30 | Anchorage (ANC) | 1 | Alaska Airlines |
| 31 | Tampa (TPA) | 1 | Alaska Airlines |
| 32 | Tocumen (PTY) | 1 | Copa Airlines |
| 33 | Los Angeles (LAX) | 1 | FedEx Express |
| 34 | Toronto (YYZ) | 1 | Transportes Aereos I.R. Crusoe |
| 35 | San Luis Obispo (SBP) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 36 | Dallas (DAL) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
We observed 32 different airlines on tracked SAN movements.
Facts last refreshed: 31 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to San Diego International Airport
San Diego International Airport lies about 3.1 km (2 mi) from central San Diego, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about San Diego International Airport flight status
How do I check San Diego International Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at San Diego International Airport (SAN) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check San Diego International Airport departures today?
Today's outbound flights from San Diego International Airport are on the live departures page, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from San Diego International Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does San Diego International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists San Diego International Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes SAN and KSAN mean?
Both identify the same airport. SAN is the IATA code for San Diego International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; KSAN is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is San Diego International Airport in?
San Diego International Airport keeps America/Los_Angeles time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.