Top destinations from SAN
Estimated baselinesAirlines flying from San Diego International
British Airways
Lufthansa
Japan Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
JetBlue Airways
Frontier Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
5 things you didn't know about San Diego International
Verified by the CompareFlights team- 1San Diego International is the busiest single-runway commercial airport in the United States — handles over 200 daily flights on just 9,401 feet of runway 9/27, with no parallel for redundancy.
- 2The approach to runway 27 is among the most challenging at any major US airport — pilots must descend over the Cabrillo Bridge and through downtown San Diego's high-rise canyons, with the runway threshold appearing only seconds before touchdown.
- 3The airport's Lindbergh Field name commemorates Charles Lindbergh — his 'Spirit of St. Louis' was built in San Diego at Ryan Aircraft Company in 1927, and Lindbergh visited often during construction.
- 4SAN is the only major California airport with a strict overnight curfew — no commercial operations from 11:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with significant fines (up to $20,000 per departure) for any violation.
- 5The future MTS Trolley extension to San Diego International is planned for 2027 — making SAN currently the only major California airport without direct light rail to its downtown.
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How do I find the cheapest flights from San Diego International?
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Which airlines fly from San Diego International?
San Diego International (SAN) is served by carriers including British Airways, Lufthansa, Japan Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines. Availability varies by season and route.
What are the most popular destinations from SAN?
Top routes from San Diego International include London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Cancún (CUN), Rome (FCO), Madrid (MAD), Dubai (DXB). See the full destination table above for live prices.