Airport pet relief

Pet relief areas at San Diego International Airport (SAN)

🇺🇸 San Diego · United States · SAN

Pet relief area available

San Diego airport has one or more dedicated dog relief areas.

Before or after security?

🏙️ Landside (before security) Possible

✈️ Airside (after security) Yes

For a layover, you need an airside (post-security) area — you usually cannot re-clear security.

Where exactly

Terminal 1, across from Gate 117 (airside)
Terminal 2, near Gate 46 (airside)
Ground Transportation Plaza at Terminal 1 (landside)
Ground Transportation Plaza at Terminal 2 West, Level 1 (landside)

Specialist sites still describe six outdoor areas and a spot between Gates 46 and 47; the new Terminal 1 has changed the layout.

Has the spot moved, or is one missing?

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Airlines accepting dogs at SAN:

Alaska Airlines cabin Delta Air Lines cabin United Airlines cabin American Airlines cabin Air Canada cabin JetBlue cabin British Airways cargo Copa Airlines cabin

12 airlines we document accept dogs and serve this airport. The verdict is each airline's general policy — it does not prejudge your breed or your route.

🌍 Traveling to United States — see the dog entry rules for United States.

Other airports in United States:

Atlanta (ATL)Austin (AUS)Baltimore (BWI)Boston (BOS)Charlotte (CLT)Chicago (ORD)

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Source: www.san.org · verified 30 July 2026 · confidence 5/5.