Happy National Travel & Tourism Week! Led by the U.S. Travel Association, travel entities across the U.S. are celebrating the economic and social impact travel has on our economy

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is proud to contribute to our local economy, support local businesses, and foster long-term growth. In 2024, SAN generated 5,000 jobs for the construction of the New Terminal 1 and spent  $533,333,242 on construction performed by Local Business Certified firms.

Also in 2024, 18 passenger airlines provided nonstop service to 85 destinations around the globe.  If you’re flying out of SAN this week, here’s a list of things to do, and as always, happy travels!

National Travel & Tourism Week May 4 - May 10:

Poets Underground final performance:
Our Spring 2025 Performing Arts Residents wrap up their live art and poetry Thursday, May 8 at 11 a.m.by the T2 West fountain. Don’t miss your chance to have a poem created just for you!

See our full performing arts calendar here.

REAL ID Enforcement:
Take note! New ID requirements went into effect Wednesday, May 7. A full list of accepted IDs by the TSA can be found here.

KLM Inaugural:
We are thrilled to welcome KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to San Diego! Stop by gate 51 in T2 on Thursday at noon for the SAN to Amsterdam flight inaugural and special ribbon cutting. Or even better, book your flight to Amsterdam at KLM.com

Mirror Mirror on display:
Stop and take a look. Our new temporary art exhibition Mirror Mirror was recently installed throughout Terminal 2. The artworks in Mirror Mirror play with light, color, perspective, and materiality and build off the 1960s California Light and Space art movement with pieces from 16 contemporary artists. Get a preview here.

Shop/Dine/Relax:
Get a bite, drink, or souvenir at one of our concessions before your takeoff. See all of our Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 options here.