Is a 2h 30m Layover Enough at SAN?
San Diego International — San Diego
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Tight — 6% miss rate
Maybe — a 2 hours and 30 minutes layover at SAN is tight but doable.
6%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
60m
Avg Delay
Why 150 Minutes Is Tight at SAN
Your 150-minute connection at SAN is doable but doesn't leave much margin for error. If your first flight is more than 110 minutes late, it could get stressful.
·Airport reliability: SAN has a 78% on-time rate
+Comfortable buffer: Your 150-minute layover is well above the 40-minute minimum
−High average delay: When flights are late at SAN, the average delay is 60 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at SAN
40m
Domestic
90m
International
Your 150-minute layover gives you 110 minutes of buffer above the 40-minute domestic minimum. That's a comfortable buffer for most situations.
Terminal Transfers at SAN
How to transfer: Walking between terminals via a post-security connector
Transfer time: 5-10 minutes between terminals
✓TSA re-screening: Not required between terminals — Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected airside. No re-screening needed.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 111+ minute layovers at SAN
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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