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Nearest Airport to San Diego: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to San Diego is San Diego International Airport (SAN), about 3.1 km (2 mi) away.

Closest airport SAN San Diego International Airport 3.1 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car

Airports near San Diego

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San Diego International Airport San Diego, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
SAN 3.1 km2 mi · ~5 min
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North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field San Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
NZY 5.0 km3 mi · ~5 min
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Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field San Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
NKX 17 km11 mi · ~18 min
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Brown Field Municipal Airport San Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
SDM 23 km15 mi · ~25 min
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General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport Tijuana, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
TIJ 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
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McClellan-Palomar Airport Carlsbad, United States · Regional Airports in United States
CLD 47 km29 mi · ~50 min
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Oceanside Municipal Airport Oceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
OCN 59 km36 mi · ~1 h 03 min
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Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport Oceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
— 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base Ensenada, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
ESE 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
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John Wayne Orange County International Airport Santa Ana, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
SNA 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min

Small airfields nearby

Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport · KMYF11 km
Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) · KNRS17 km
Torrey Pines Gliderport21 km
Gillespie Field · KSEE22 km
John Nichols Field Airport27 km
Poway Field Gliderport30 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of San Diego; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to San Diego?

The nearest airport to San Diego is San Diego International Airport (SAN), about 3.1 km (2 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to San Diego?

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 3.1 km from San Diego in a straight line — roughly 5 min by car.

What other airports are near San Diego?

North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (NZY) — 5.0 km, Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX) — 17 km and Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) — 23 km.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to San Diego International Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 3.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.