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Airports near San Diego (SAN)
10 airports within driving distance of San Diego International Airport. Flying from an alternate airport is the single easiest way to cut your fare — our agents compare them all on one call.
| Airport | Distance | Fly from here | Live board |
|---|---|---|---|
NZY — North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field San Diego, United States | 3 mi (4 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
NKX — Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field Miramar, United States | 10 mi (16 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SEE — Gillespie Field El Cajon, United States | 14 mi (23 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SDM — Brown Field Municipal Airport San Diego, United States | 17 mi (27 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
TIJ — General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport Tijuana, Mexico | 18 mi (30 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
CLD — Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport Carlsbad, United States | 28 mi (45 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
OCN — Oceanside Municipal Airport Fraser Island, Australia | 35 mi (56 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
RBK — French Valley Airport Murrieta-Temecula, United States | 58 mi (94 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
LAX — Los Angeles International Airport Major hub Los Angeles, United States | 109 mi (176 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
NZJ — El Toro Marine Corps Air Station Santa Ana, United States | 72 mi (116 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
Frequently asked questions
What airports are near San Diego?
Besides San Diego International Airport (SAN), travelers can use North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (NZY, 3 mi), Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX, 10 mi), Gillespie Field (SEE, 14 mi), Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM, 17 mi) and others — all within driving distance.
Is it cheaper to fly from an alternate airport?
Often yes. Fares between nearby airports on the same route regularly differ by $100 or more, especially around holidays. Low-cost carriers also tend to favor secondary airports.
How do I compare fares across all airports near San Diego at once?
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