Sleeping inside or in nearby hotels (SAN)

Possibility to spend the night at San Diego airport (SAN), if open 24 hours. Services available, places to rest (free resting zones), or look for the list of nearby hotels and vip lounges.

Overnight layover guide. Sleeping facilities in the public zone or boarding area

Please note that some published services and schedules may be subject to change. If the idea is to spend the night in the public area, consider a plan B in case the stay inside the airport is only allowed for those who are about to board.

Spending the night at the airport

San Diego airport operates with numerous destinations, both domestic and international, so it is frequent to see passengers waiting for their flight departure during the night. Although the terminals remain open 24 hours a day, you can only spend the night in the public area once the security checkpoint closes. The enclosure does not have many comfortable places to rest and it is also noisy, therefore it is recommended to have a sleeping bag, blankets, earplugs or headphones.

Where to rest: Generally, seats are not padded and they have armrests. However, you can find more comfortable benches in the baggage reclaim areas. An ideal place to rest is the quiet room of Terminal 2. Another option is to use one of the VIP lounges, where you can access more amenities and privacy and toilets with showers, although they close at night. Finally, some of the numerous hotels in the vicinity operate shuttle services.

Baggage: There is no left-luggage service. Therefore, you will have to keep your baggage with you until check-in.

Eating and drinking: Most options are open between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm. At night, there are only vending machines.

Restrooms: There are showers only in some of the VIP lounges, but not in the public toilets.

Wi-Fi: Free for 2 hours.

Other services open around the clock: ATMs, lactating rooms, prayer room.

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Nearby Hotels

There are no on-site hotels, but several accommodations are situated nearby, and many provide courtesy transportation services for their guests.

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina (0.6 km/0.4 miles)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station (1.3 km/0.8 miles)
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station (1.3 km/0.8 miles)
Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island (1.3 km/0.8 miles)
Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty Station (1.7 km/1.1 miles)

Latest updates: June 29, 2023

San Diego airport (SAN)