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ATMs in San Diego Airport (SAN) Locations & Hours
Here’s a complete list of ATMs located inside San Diego Airport (SAN), plus additional ATMs and banks near San Diego Airport (SAN) for convenient cash withdrawals before or after your flight.
Bank of America ATM — Terminal 1 (Airside) Near Gates 1–2
- Location: Terminal 1, post-security concourse near Gates 1–2
- Hours: 24/7
Bank of America ATM — Terminal 1 (Landside) Lobby Near the Food Court
- Location: Terminal 1, pre-security lobby close to the food court area
- Hours: 24/7
Bank of America ATM — Terminal 1 (Airside) Near Gate 5 / Southwest Airlines Desk Area
- Location: Terminal 1, post-security near Gate 5 by the Southwest Airlines desk area
- Hours: 24/7
Bank of America ATM — Terminal 1 (Airside) Adjacent to Gate 13 / Alaska Airlines Area
- Location: Terminal 1, post-security adjacent to Gate 13 by the Alaska Airlines area
- Hours: 24/7
Bank of America ATM — Terminal 2 (Landside) Level 1 Lobby Near Gates 20–32
- Location: Terminal 2, Level 1 lobby (pre-security) near the Gates 20–32 side
- Hours: 24/7
Bank of America ATM — Terminal 2 (Airside) Past the Security Check Near Gate 23
- Location: Terminal 2, post-security near Gate 23 (useful if you want cash after screening)
- Hours: 24/7
Bank of America ATM — Terminal 2 (Landside) Baggage Claim Area Near Carousel 4
- Location: Terminal 2, baggage claim area near Carousel No. 4
- Hours: 24/7
Bank of America ATM — Terminal 2 (Airside) Near Gate 36
- Location: Terminal 2, post-security concourse near Gate 36
- Hours: 24/7
Bank of America ATM — Terminal 2 (Airside) Sunset Cove Under the Escalator
- Location: Terminal 2, post-security in the Sunset Cove area under/near the escalator
- Hours: 24/7
Bank of America ATM — Terminal 2 (Airside) Near Gate 48
- Location: Terminal 2, post-security near Gate 48
- Hours: 24/7
ATM — Rental Car Center (RCC) Lobby / Customer Service Area
- Location: Rental Car Center (RCC) on Admiral Boland Way; look in the main lobby/customer area where renters queue
- Hours: 24/7
ATM — Terminal 2 International Arrivals Hall (Landside) Area
- Location: Terminal 2 international arrivals/arrivals hall zone (landside) where arriving passengers exit toward ground transportation
- Hours: 24/7
Bank of America ATM — Harbor Drive / Airport Corridor (Near Terminal Area)
- Location: Along North Harbor Drive / airport approach corridor (good quick stop if you’re driving to/from SAN)
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM; varies by site)
Chase ATM — Downtown / Little Italy (Closest “many-ATM” fallback area)
- Location: Little Italy / Downtown corridor (a short ride from SAN; multiple bank ATMs clustered in a few blocks)
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM; varies by site)
Wells Fargo ATM — Point Loma / Sports Arena Area
- Location: Point Loma / Midway District (common stop if you’re heading toward Ocean Beach, Mission Bay, or Point Loma)
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM; varies by site)
U.S. Bank ATM — Liberty Station / Point Loma Area
- Location: Liberty Station / Point Loma commercial zone (short ride west of SAN)
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM; varies by site)
San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) ATM — Near Airport / Downtown Edge
- Location: Downtown edge area near the airport approaches (credit union ATMs can be a good fee alternative depending on your network)
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM; varies by site)
24-Hour Convenience Store ATMs — Harbor Island / Shelter Island Area
- Location: Harbor Island/Shelter Island commercial strips (convenience ATMs can be handy late night but may have higher fees—check on-screen)
- Hours: Often 24/7 (varies by site)
ATM Cluster — Gaslamp Quarter (Downtown)
- Location: Gaslamp Quarter (many banks and convenience ATMs; easiest place to try multiple machines quickly)
- Hours: Varies; many 24/7 ATMs available
Bank of America ATM — Mission Valley (Major Banking Corridor)
- Location: Mission Valley (if you’re heading inland toward hotels/shopping, you’ll find numerous bank branches/ATMs)
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM; varies by site)
Chase / Wells Fargo / U.S. Bank ATMs — Old Town Transit Area (Quick Stop)
- Location: Old Town area (short trip from SAN; practical stop if you’re connecting to transit or staying in Old Town)
- Hours: Varies; many 24/7 ATMs available
San Diego Airport (SAN) ATMs Walkthrough & Map
Follow the step-by-step walkthrough below to find ATMs when arriving at San Diego Airport (SAN). For terminal maps and official airport info, visit San Diego Airport (SAN) map/homepage.
Arrivals — Terminal 2 (Most international arrivals + many domestic airlines)
- After landing, follow signs for Arrivals / Baggage Claim.
- Collect your luggage at Baggage Claim (Terminal 2 has multiple carousels).
- Before walking outside, look around the baggage claim hall for the ATM area—one commonly documented ATM placement is near Carousel 4.
- If you don’t see it immediately, scan the perimeter walls and column signage for “ATM” icons and follow the arrows (Terminal 2 has ATMs on both landside and airside levels).
- If you already left baggage claim, walk back inside toward the arrivals hall and look for the International Arrivals Hall flow—ATMs are commonly placed where passengers exit to ground transportation.
- If you prefer to withdraw cash after security (for example, you’re meeting someone at the gate with a visitor pass), head toward the post-security concourse areas where ATMs are commonly referenced near Gate 23, near Gate 36, near Gate 48, and around Sunset Cove.
- Once you have cash, continue outside to your chosen pickup point: rideshare, taxis, shuttles, or the terminal curb.
Arrivals — Terminal 1 (Many domestic airlines)
- After landing, follow signs for Arrivals / Baggage Claim and collect your luggage.
- In the Terminal 1 public areas, scan for ATM signage in the lobby near the food court (a commonly cited landside ATM location).
- If you’re already post-security (or you want a second ATM option), check the concourse side where ATMs are commonly referenced near Gates 1–2, near Gate 5, and near Gate 13.
- Withdraw cash before leaving the terminal; then proceed outside to ground transportation pickup.
Rental Car Center (RCC) — If you need cash after picking up a car
- Take the airport shuttle to the Rental Car Center (RCC) if you’re renting a car.
- Inside the RCC lobby/customer service area, look for ATM signage (ATMs are commonly placed near counters and customer queues).
- Withdraw cash before you leave the RCC property in case you need cash for tolls, tips, or quick purchases.
Quick SAN Landmarks That Mean You’re Close
- Terminal 2 landside: If you’re at baggage claim and can see multiple carousels, you’re in the best zone to find an ATM without re-entering security.
- Terminal 2 airside: If you’re in the concourse around the Gate 20–32 and Gate 33–51 ranges, check nearby gate clusters and the Sunset Cove area.
- Terminal 1: If you’re near the food court in the public lobby, you’re close to a commonly cited landside ATM placement.
Use the map below to find the nearest ATMs and banks near San Diego Airport (SAN), especially if you can’t use the ATMs inside the airport or prefer to withdraw cash outside the airport.
ATM Withdrawal Tips & Advice for San Diego Airport (SAN)
- Choose your terminal before you go “ATM hunting”: SAN has Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. If you switch terminals after going through security, you may need to exit and re-clear TSA. If you’re unsure which terminal you’re in, withdraw on the landside (baggage claim/lobby) first.
- Use Terminal 2 baggage claim as your easiest arrivals ATM zone: If you’re arriving in Terminal 2, the baggage claim area (often referenced near Carousel 4) is one of the most straightforward spots to locate an ATM without backtracking.
- For late arrivals, prioritize the first ATM you see: During late-night arrival waves, an airport ATM can run out of cash. If you see a working ATM with no line, it’s usually smart to withdraw your “first 24 hours” cash right then.
- Watch for Bank of America branding and the on-screen fee notice: Many SAN ATMs are Bank of America branded. If you’re not a BoA customer, read the fee screen carefully before confirming.
- Rental car plan: If you’re picking up a vehicle, consider using the Rental Car Center (RCC) ATM as a backup—handy if terminal ATMs are busy when multiple flights land.
- Need multiple bank options? Don’t keep looping the terminals—head to Downtown/Little Italy, Old Town, or Point Loma where you can try multiple banks quickly and often at lower total hassle.
FAQs – San Diego Airport (SAN) ATMs
Are there ATMs at San Diego International Airport (SAN)?
Yes. SAN has ATMs on both departure and arrival levels in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, plus an ATM option at the Rental Car Center.
Are there 15+ ATMs inside SAN?
Most public terminal guides describe roughly nine (9) Bank of America–branded ATMs across the terminals, not 15+ distinct machines. If you need many options, use the near-airport ATM clusters in Downtown/Little Italy, Old Town, or Point Loma.
Which terminal has the easiest ATM for arriving passengers?
Terminal 2 is often easiest because baggage claim has a commonly referenced ATM placement (often described near Carousel 4). Terminal 1 also has a commonly cited landside ATM near the food court lobby.
Are SAN airport ATMs open 24/7?
Generally yes, airport ATMs are intended to be available 24/7. However, a machine can be temporarily offline or out of cash, especially during peak arrival periods.
Do SAN airport ATMs charge a fee?
You may see an ATM operator fee depending on the machine and your bank relationship (for example, non–Bank of America customers may see a fee on Bank of America–branded ATMs). Your own bank may also charge out-of-network fees.
Can I find an ATM after I pass TSA security at SAN?
Yes. SAN has multiple commonly referenced post-security ATM locations in both terminals (for example, near select gates in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2).
What’s the fastest backup if an airport ATM is down?
If you’re already leaving the airport, the fastest “many ATM” backups are usually Downtown/Little Italy and Old Town, both a short ride from SAN.
San Diego Airport Related Services
- BOOK an AIRPORT HOTEL in San Diego or SLEEPING PODS
- RENT a CAR in San Diego Airport or BOOK a PRIVATE TRANSFER
- STORE your LUGGAGE in San Diego Airport or NEARBY
- BUY a LOCAL eSIM for San Diego, United States or a GLOBAL eSIM