Is a 30-Minute Layover Enough at SAN?
San Diego International — San Diego
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High Risk — 53% miss rate
Probably not — a 30 minutes layover at SAN means roughly a 53% chance of missing your flight.
53%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
60m
Avg Delay
Why 30 Minutes Is High Risk at SAN
A 30-minute connection at SAN is very risky. There's roughly a 53% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 111 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
·Airport reliability: SAN has a 78% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: SAN requires at least 40 minutes for domestic connections. You have 30.
−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 30-minute layover is 10 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
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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