SAN DIEGO – San Diego International Airport (SAN) is expecting a busy week of vacation travel for the Thanksgiving vacation.
According to SAN, from November 26 through December 1, nearly 460,000 people are expected to travel through its facilities.
During the six-day vacation week, up to 76 thousand passengers per day are expected to arrive and depart. This represents a 4-6% increase in the number of travelers passing through the airport compared to last year at the same time.
In addition, the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the following Sunday are expected to be the busiest days for travelers.
With the increased number of travelers and the construction of the new Terminal 1 (New T1) in full swing, the Airport Authority encourages passengers and those picking up/dropping off passengers to plan ahead.
SAN is one of the busiest single-runway commercial airports in the world and the third busiest in California.
According to airport information, SAN brings nearly $12 billion in economic activity to the region by connecting the world to San Diego.
In November 2021, the Airport Authority began construction of the New T1, which includes the replacement of the existing Terminal 1, airfield improvements, improved transportation connectivity to the airport, and a new administration building.
