Directions

Getting to San Diego International Airport is easy from most major roadways. Be sure to monitor traffic conditions during certain times of the day. It is essential to allow yourself enough time for airline check-in and to pass through security. Arrive two (2) hours prior to domestic flight departures and three (3) hours prior to international flight departures.

The Airport is served by I-5 with connections to State Route 163, I-8 and I-15. The following directions will help you arrive at your designated terminal on time.

Addresses

Directions

• From the Cruise Ship Terminal
  • Go west on North Harbor Drive toward West B Street.
  • Commuter Terminal is 1.7 miles ahead on right hand side; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are 1/4 and 1/2 mile beyond the Commuter Terminal.
    
    
• From I-5 Northbound
  • Take San Diego Airport / Hawthorn Street exit (signs will direct you onto westbound Hawthorn Street).
  • Proceed to N. Harbor Drive and turn right.
  • Commuter Terminal is one mile ahead on right hand side; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are 1/4 and 1/2 mile beyond Commuter Terminal.
    
    
• From I-5 Southbound
  • Take San Diego Airport / Sassafras Street exit. This puts you onto Kettner Boulevard.
  • Take Kettner to the traffic light at Sassafras Street and turn right.
  • Proceed down the hill to the traffic light at Pacific Highway and turn left.
  • Take Pacific Highway about 1/2 mile to Laurel Street and turn right.
  • Take Laurel Street to the next light, N. Harbor Drive, and turn right.
  • Commuter Terminal is one mile ahead on right hand side; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are 1/4 and 1/2 mile beyond the Commuter Terminal.
    
    
• From State Route 163
  • Take State Route 163 Southbound to I-5 North and follow directions above for I-5 Northbound.
    
    
• From I-8
  • Take State Route 163 or I-5 Southbound and follow applicable directions above.
    
    
• From I-15
  • If North of State Route 163, take State Route 163 Southbound and follow directions above for State Route 163 Southbound.
  • If South of State Route. 163, take I-8 West and follow applicable directions above for I-8 Westbound.

Directions Using Public Transportation

The San Diego Trolley and the Coaster commuter train do not stop at the Airport. The only public transit available is the Flyer Route No. 992, a Metropolitan Transit System bus that travels between the Airport and downtown San Diego, stopping between Terminals 1 & 2 and the Commuter Terminal. The 10-minute bus service to and from downtown connects with Trolley, Coaster and Amtrak stations and is wheelchair accessible.