Flights
Flights to San Diego
Flying to San Diego for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 2 airports with scheduled flights near San Diego, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 1,599 upcoming events in and around San Diego (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown San Diego is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 1.4 miles away. General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) is 18 miles away. For San Diego Civic Theatre, the nearest is SAN at 1.9 miles.
Airports serving San Diego
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of San Diego, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego International Airport (SAN) 1.4 mi (2 km) | Large | Nearest we list to San Diego Civic Theatre, Belly Up Tavern, Petco Park, Main Room at Mic Drop Comedy, Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center, The American Comedy Co., Voodoo Room at House of Blues - San Diego and Music Box - San Diego. |
| General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) 18 mi (30 km) | Large | — |
Nearest airport to each San Diego venue
The busiest venues in and around San Diego, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Civic Theatre Hotels near San Diego Civic Theatre | SAN, 1.9 mi | TIJ, 17 mi |
| Belly Up Tavern Hotels near Belly Up Tavern | SAN, 18 mi | TIJ, 36 mi |
| Petco Park Hotels near Petco Park Airports near Petco Park | SAN, 2.7 mi | TIJ, 16 mi |
| Main Room at Mic Drop Comedy Hotels near Main Room at Mic Drop Comedy | SAN, 7.5 mi | TIJ, 22 mi |
| Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center Hotels near Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center | SAN, 2.1 mi | TIJ, 16 mi |
| The American Comedy Co. Hotels near The American Comedy Co. | SAN, 2.2 mi | TIJ, 16 mi |
| Voodoo Room at House of Blues - San Diego Hotels near Voodoo Room at House of Blues - San Diego | SAN, 2.1 mi | TIJ, 16 mi |
| Music Box - San Diego Hotels near Music Box - San Diego | SAN, 1.6 mi | TIJ, 17 mi |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | SAN | TIJ |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Civic Theatre | 1.9 mi | 17 mi |
| Belly Up Tavern | 18 mi | 36 mi |
| Petco Park | 2.7 mi | 16 mi |
| Main Room at Mic Drop Comedy | 7.5 mi | 22 mi |
| Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center | 2.1 mi | 16 mi |
| The American Comedy Co. | 2.2 mi | 16 mi |
| Voodoo Room at House of Blues - San Diego | 2.1 mi | 16 mi |
| Music Box - San Diego | 1.6 mi | 17 mi |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Padres | Petco Park | SAN, 2.7 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| San Diego FC | Snapdragon Stadium | SAN, 5.4 mi | MLS stadium airports |
Flying in for a San Diego event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 522 events in and around San Diego; 65% on Fri–Sun; 395 of the 502 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Jesse Baez
Voodoo Room at House of Blues - San Diego, San Diego, California
From about $46.00View TicketsSan Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Petco Park, San Diego, California
From about $65.00View TicketsMelanie C
House Of Blues - San Diego, San Diego, California
From about $37.00View TicketsWaylon Wyatt
The Observatory - North Park, San Diego, California
From about $52.00View TicketsChingo Bling
Main Room at Mic Drop Comedy, San Diego, California
From about $51.00View TicketsBegin Again - Play
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe, San Diego, California
Eric D'Alessandro
The American Comedy Co., San Diego, California
Dear Evan Hansen
Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre, San Diego, California
From about $552.00View Tickets
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Flying in to San Diego: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For San Diego Civic Theatre it is SAN, 1.9 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for San Diego Civic Theatre?
The closest airport to San Diego Civic Theatre is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 1.9 miles away in a straight line; General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) is 17 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many airports serve San Diego?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ).
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How many events are in San Diego in the next 30 days?
522 in and around San Diego in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 65% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 395 of the 502 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is closest to the San Diego Padres' home ballpark?
The San Diego Padres play home games at Petco Park. The closest airport to Petco Park is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
What is the closest airport to San Diego?
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown San Diego, 1.4 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists TIJ (18 miles).
Which airport is closest to the San Diego FC's home stadium?
The San Diego FC play home games at Snapdragon Stadium. The closest airport to Snapdragon Stadium is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 5.4 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Belly Up Tavern?
The closest airport we list for Belly Up Tavern is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 18 miles away in a straight line; General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) is 36 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How far is SAN from downtown San Diego?
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 1.4 miles (2 km) from downtown San Diego in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
