Cheapest airport near San Diego
5 commercial airports fall within about 2 hours of San Diego. The nearest one is rarely the cheapest one — a real answer depends on your specific route and travel date, since airfare and airport competition vary a lot by destination. Below is the honest starting point: drive time, parking, and hub size for each, all modeled estimates.
| Airport | Drive from downtown | Est. drive cost | Parking/day | Hub size | Low-cost carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN — San Diego Intl | 2.3 mi / 4m | $0 | $20 | Large hub | Yes |
| SNA — John Wayne | 92.3 mi / 1h 28m | $16 | $16 | Medium hub | Yes |
| PSP — Palm Springs Intl | 101.1 mi / 1h 36m | $18 | $16 | Small hub | Yes |
| LGB — Long Beach | 112.5 mi / 1h 47m | $20 | $16 | Small hub | Yes |
| ONT — Ontario Intl | 113.6 mi / 1h 48m | $20 | $16 | Medium hub | Yes |
See it priced for a real route
Phoenix → San Diego (PHX→SAN)Los Angeles → San Diego (LAX→SAN)San Diego → San Francisco Bay Area (SAN→SFO)New York → San Diego (LGA→SAN)Las Vegas → San Diego (LAS→SAN)
Start a search — ground costs are modeled estimates (29 mpg, $3.35/gal, per-airport parking). Ranking is price/time only.