Hotels near San Diego International Airport
San Diego (SAN) is uniquely close to downtown — 5 km. Airport-hotel cluster on Harbor Island + Sheltser Island. Massive proximity to Petco Park (Padres) + Convention Center + Gaslamp Quarter (10 min drive).
Best free shuttle
Hilton San Diego Airport — 24h shuttle
Best value
Hampton Inn San Diego-Airport
Best luxury
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego (downtown, 5 min drive)
When to stay at an airport hotel
Early flight
Before 07:00 — Downtown SD to SAN is 10 min
Late arrival
Late arrivals — MTS Blue Line runs until midnight; Uber/Lyft consistently available
4 hotels near SAN
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
★★★★Marriott
$200-500
per night
Free shuttle 5 min to terminalFree transfer
Best for: Marina views + walkable
Hilton San Diego Airport-Harbor Island
★★★★Hilton
$220-500
per night
Free shuttle 5 min to terminalFree transfer
Best for: Harbor Island + business
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina
★★★★Hyatt
$280-700
per night
Taxi / rideshare 15 min to terminal
Best for: Family + Mission Bay + SeaWorld
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
★★★★★Hyatt
$300-900
per night
Taxi / rideshare 8 min to terminal
Best for: Downtown convention + Marina Bay
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Hotels in San Diego International Airport
San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States
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FAQs — SAN airport hotels
How close is SAN airport to downtown San Diego?
5 km — SAN is one of the closest US airport-to-downtown distances. 10-min Uber to Gaslamp Quarter.