San Diego Airport Parking & Parking Rates

Sometimes known as Lindbergh Field, San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a public airport situated just three miles northwest of downtown San Diego. It only takes around 15 minutes to get from the central business district of San Diego to the airport.

Handling about 600 departures and arrivals every day, the SAN is the busiest single-runway commercial service airport in the nation and the second in the world. Because of it, passengers who plan to drive to the airport may worry about the parking problem. Actually, parking at the San Diego International Airport isn't a hassle.

There are a run down of parking options available at the airport for travelers using the Lindbergh, with a choice of on-airport and off-airport parking. Here's where you can park your car when traveling from San Diego International Airport.

On-Site Parking: Parking at the San Diego International Airport

The SAN owns a number of parking options for travelers. Travelers can park on-site for up to 30 days.

1) For the sake of passengers' convenience, there are parking lots conveniently located outside the Commuter Terminal and Terminals 1 and 2. Due to its location, these lots are in high demand and fill up early. If you are lucky to find a space in these terminal lots, you will be charged:

- 0 - 30 minutes: $2

- 31 minutes - 1 hour: $4

- 1 - 1.5 hours: $6

- 1.5 - 2 hours: $8

- 2 - 2.5 hours: $10

- 2.5 - 3 hours: $12

- 3 - 3.5 hours: $14

- 3.5 - 4 hours: $16

- 4 - 4.5 hours: $18

- 4.5 - 5 hours: $20

- 5 - 24 hours: $21

- Additional Days: $26

Please note parking facility in front of Terminal 2 is closed now owning to construction on the Green Build. Parking lot in front of Terminal 2 will reopen until the Green Build is completed in 2013. Currently, there is a new, temporary lot with 1,350 spaces to serve the needs of those who fly out or pick out passengers at the Terminal 2. To access the lot, travelers should follow the green parking signs on Harbor Drive and turn on McCain Road and then bear right on Spruance. The parking rates of this temporary lot are:

- 0 - 30 minutes: $1

- 31 minutes - 1 hour: $2

- 1 - 2 hours: $3

- 2 - 3 hours: $5

- 3 - 4 hours: $7

- 4 - 5 hours: $10

- 5 - 24 hours: $12

- Each additional 12 hours: $12

Although parking spaces in front of Terminal 2 are closed, Terminal (east and west) remains open. Also, the roadway and transportation plaza in front of the terminal are also open to use. So, if you need to drive by to pick up or drop off your passenger curbside in front of the terminal, you can still do so. You also can get on or off a cab or shuttle service to or from Terminal 2 at the transportation plaza in front of the terminal.

2) Like other major airports, SAN also provides travelers with several long-term parking options, including:

- SAN Park Harbor Drive with 800 parking spaces (Location: 3015 North Harbor Drive; Rate: $17 per day)

- SAN Park NTC with 1,300 parking spaces (Location: 2395 McCain Road; Rate: $16 per day)

- SAN Park Pacific Highway with 2,200 parking spaces (Location: 3302 Pacific Highway; Rate: $11 per day)

In close proximity to airport terminals, each facility offers quick and easy access to the airport. There are also free shuttle services that take you to and from these locations to your terminal. Each parking lot is fenced, well lighted and paved for safety and security. Open 24 hours, these lots require no reservations. Additionally, there is complimentary round-trip shuttle transportation available from SAN Park Pacific Highway lot to the Cruise Ship Terminal.

3) When time, convenience and parking availability are a concern for you, consider valet parking at the airport. Valet parking at the SAN is created for such a purpose. You can access valet parking at curbside drop-off locations at Terminals 1 and 2 as well as at designated areas within the Terminal 1 parking lot. The valet parking fee is $34 per day. If you have additional questions, call 619-400-2121 or visit this page:

Valet Parking at San Diego International Airport

http://www.san.org/sdia/parking/valet.aspx

4) There is also a free cell phone lot at the airport, serving as a temporary way-station for those picking up passengers. Waiting at the lot, you don't have to drive around the airport roadways or loop past the terminals. Situated on North Harbor Drive, across from the Coast Guard station, the lot is available for use 24 hours a day. When parking in the lot, drivers must turn off their vehicles and stay with them all the times. The maximum waiting time is 60 minutes. The features of the lot include:

- 50 parking spaces

- Food / Drink vending machines

- Flight information displays

- Portable restrooms

You can learn more about the cell phone lot at San Diego International Airport on this page:

Cell Phone Lot at San Diego International Airport

http://www.san.org/sdia/parking/cell-phone_lot.aspx

Handicapped parking spaces are available in all parking facilities at the airport. And the SAP also offers a wheelchair-accessible free shuttle to the terminals. For more info and details, call 619-291-2087.

How to pay for parking at the airport? For anyone who uses the parking facilities at the SAN, there are two ways to pay for parking. The common way is to pay at the staffed payment booths at the exit gates of each parking lot.

To avoid the lines at the exit gates, you can also take advantage of the express pay exit lane when leaving the terminal. Just take your ticket and use the automated express parking pay stations located outside Terminal 1.

All lots accept cash, major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Diner's Club as forms of payment. For the sake of your convenience, several ATMs can be found within each terminal. To explore more info and details, call 619-291-2087. You can also sign up to receive the latest updates that influence parking at the airport.

Sign up for Construction E-Alerts

http://www.san.org/sdcraa/airport_initiatives/green_build/eAlerts.aspx

Off-Site Parking: Parking near the San Diego International Airport

In addition to on-site parking, a variety of off-site parking facilities also abound in the nearby area of the SAN. Although these parking lots are a bit further from the airport, they may offer significant discounts. Also, most of them provide complimentary shuttle vans or buses which can take you to and from the terminals. Some options nearby are listed below for your reference.

- ACE Parking (Location: 2417 McCain Road; Contact: 619-225-8008)

- Park N Fly (Location: 3298 Kettner Boulevard; Contact: 619-295-2832)

- Five Star Parking (Location: 2220 Lee Court; Contact: 619-758-7600)

- Aladdin Airport Parking (Location: 2548 Kettner Boulevard; Contact: 619-696-7434)

- Lindbergh Parking Inc. (Location: 3705 North Harbor Drive; Contact: 619-291-1508)