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==Regular Traffic==
==Regular Traffic==


Please note that all times listed in this section are approximate.  Spotters visiting SAN may wish to consult the Flight Planner accessible at the San Diego International Airport website for exact and up-to-date information.  Keep in mind also that many cargo flights do not operate on weekends or holidays.
Please note that all times listed in this section are approximate.  Spotters visiting SAN may wish to consult the Flight Planner accessible at the San Diego International Airport website for exact and up-to-date information.  Keep in mind also that many cargo flights do not operate a regular schedule on weekends or holidays.


===Passenger===
===Passenger===
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*Aeromexico: Aeromexico typically operates the MD-87 and 737-700 to San Diego, with the MD-80 now only making rare appearances.  There is a daily flight arriving at approximately 7:30PM from Los Cabos and departing again at approximately 9:15AM, usually operated by a 737.  In November, Aeromexico is adding a flight from Mexico City, operating Thursdays through Sundays, arriving in SAN at 6:50PM and departing in the morning at 8:20AM.  This flight will be operated by a 737.  Opportunities to photograph the new Aeromexico livery will increase as the airline takes delivery of more 737s.
*Aeromexico: Aeromexico typically operates the MD-87 and 737-700 to San Diego, with the MD-80 now only making rare appearances.  There is a daily flight arriving at approximately 7:30PM from Los Cabos and departing again at approximately 9:15AM, usually operated by a 737.  In November, Aeromexico is adding a flight from Mexico City, operating Thursdays through Sundays, arriving in SAN at 6:50PM and departing in the morning at 8:20AM.  This flight will be operated by a 737.  Opportunities to photograph the new Aeromexico livery will increase as the airline takes delivery of more 737s.


* Air Canada: Air Canada has a daily A319 arrival from Toronto, ON at approximately 11:30AM and a departure at approximately 12:15PM.  These aircraft can be seen in the new, transitional, or old liveries.   
* Air Canada: Air Canada has a daily A319 arrival from Toronto, ON at approximately 11:40AM and a departure at approximately 12:25PM.  These aircraft can be seen in the new, transitional, or old liveries.   
**Air Canada Jazz: Air Canada Jazz operates a daily CRJ-705 flights to Vancouver, BC.  Arrivals occur at approximately 11:20AM with the corresponding departure at 11:55.  The Star Alliance livery is seen fairly regularly at SAN.
**Air Canada Jazz: Air Canada Jazz operates a daily CRJ-705 flights to Vancouver, BC.  Arrivals occur at approximately 11:50AM with the corresponding departure at 12:35.  The Star Alliance livery is seen fairly regularly at SAN.


*Alaska Airlines: Alaska Airlines operates a busy schedule from SAN, using primarily the 737-400, MD-80, and 737-900.  It is not uncommon to see the 737-700 or 737-800 as well.  Alaska's special livery planes visit from time to time on an irregular basis.
*Alaska Airlines: Alaska Airlines operates a busy schedule from SAN, using primarily the 737-400, MD-80, and 737-900.  It is not uncommon to see the 737-700 or 737-800 as well.  Alaska's special livery planes visit from time to time on an irregular basis.
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*Hawaiian Airlines: One of SAN's highlights are Hawaiian's daily 767-300 departures at approximately 8:30AM and 9:40AM to OGG and HNL respectively.  Unfortunately, the flights arrive well after dark.   
*Hawaiian Airlines: One of SAN's highlights are Hawaiian's daily 767-300 departures at approximately 8:30AM and 9:40AM to OGG and HNL respectively.  Unfortunately, the flights arrive well after dark.   


*JetBlue Airways: JetBlue operates a handful of A320 flights to SAN.  For spotters, the daily arrivals at 11:05AM and 1:50PM and the corresponding departures at 12:00PM and 2:50PM are likely to be most convenient.  Most JetBlue activity at SAN takes place after dark.
*JetBlue Airways: JetBlue operates a handful of A320 flights to SAN.  For spotters, the daily arrival at 12:10PM and the corresponding departure at 1:05PM are likely to be most convenient.  Most JetBlue activity at SAN takes place after dark.


*Midwest Airlines: A recent arrival at SAN is Midwest Airlines with its new 717-200 service from Kansas City, arriving daily at approximately 11:15AM and departing at approximately 12:05PM.   
*Midwest Airlines: A recent arrival at SAN is Midwest Airlines with its new 717-200 service from Kansas City, arriving daily at approximately 11:15AM and departing at approximately 12:05PM.   
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*Southwest Airlines: Southwest has by far the largest passenger operation at SAN, with several arrivals and departures every hour.  Most of these flights are operated by the 737-300 and 737-700, in both new and older liveries.  The 737-500 is no longer seen very frequently in SAN.  Fortunately, because of the large number of Southwest aircraft cycling through San Diego, it is not uncommon to see one of the airline's famous special livery planes.
*Southwest Airlines: Southwest has by far the largest passenger operation at SAN, with several arrivals and departures every hour.  Most of these flights are operated by the 737-300 and 737-700, in both new and older liveries.  The 737-500 is no longer seen very frequently in SAN.  Fortunately, because of the large number of Southwest aircraft cycling through San Diego, it is not uncommon to see one of the airline's famous special livery planes.


*Sun Country Airlines: Sun Country operates a 737-800 flight, arriving at approximately 5:55PM and departing at 6:45PM every weekday.    Most of Sun Country's fleet now sports winglets.
*Sun Country Airlines: Sun Country operates a 737-800 flight, arriving between 5:30PM & 6:15PM, depending on the day of the week, with corresponding departures between 6:25PM and 7:05PM.    Most of Sun Country's fleet now sports winglets.


*United Airlines: United operates a mixed fleet to SAN, comprised of the 737-300, 737-500, 757-200, A319, and A320.  These may appear in the new or old livery.  The 737s are still occasionally seen in the "Shuttle by United" livery and Ted A320s sometimes appear, despite the fact that SAN is not a Ted destination.  Flights are operated throughout the day.
*United Airlines: United operates a mixed fleet to SAN, comprised of the 737-300, 737-500, 757-200, A319, and A320.  These may appear in the new or old livery.  The 737s are still occasionally seen in the "Shuttle by United" livery and Ted A320s sometimes appear, despite the fact that SAN is not a Ted destination.  Flights are operated throughout the day.
**United Express (SkyWest Airlines): The EMB-120 is the mainstay of United Express service to SAN, although these are supplemented by a daily CRJ-200 flight arriving at approximately 11:00PM and departing at approximately 6:30AM.
**United Express (SkyWest Airlines): The EMB-120 is the mainstay of United Express service to SAN, although these are supplemented by a daily CRJ-200 flight arriving at approximately 11:00PM and departing at approximately 6:30AM.


*US Airways: US Airways brings the A319, A320, and A321 to SAN.  Daylight arrivals take place at approximately 10:10AM,11:30AM,and 12:40PM.  Departures are at 6:40AM, 11:15AM, 12:50PM, and 1:45PM.  The new US Airways colors are still somewhat rare in SAN but this will change as more aircraft are painted into the new livery.  The new US Airways retro livery A319s make appearances on an irregular basis.
*US Airways: US Airways brings the A319, A320, and A321 to SAN, with most arrivals throughout the morning and in the evening.  The number of US Airways flights has increased as the airline now operates some of the former America West frequencies from Phoenix.  The new US Airways colors are still somewhat rare in SAN but this will change as more aircraft are painted into the new livery.  The new US Airways retro livery A319s make appearances on an irregular basis.
**US Airways Express: Some of the America West Express CRJ-900s have been painted into the new US Airways Express colors and may be seen at SAN on an unpredictable basis.
**US Airways Express: Some of the America West Express CRJ-900s have been painted into the new US Airways Express colors and may be seen at SAN on an unpredictable basis.
**America West Airlines: America West operates the 737-300, 757-200, A319, and A320 from SAN.  For spotters, the 757 flights will be of greatest interest because America West often brings its special livery planes to San Diego.  At the moment, there is just one daily flight, arriving at approximately 9:00PM with a departures at approximately 6:30AM.
**America West Airlines: America West operates the 737-300, 757-200, A319, and A320 from SAN.  The 757 flight arrives at approximately 9:00PM and departs at 6:30AM.
**America West Express (Mesa Airlines): America West Express operates several CRJ-200 and CRJ-900 flights throughout the day.
**America West Express (Mesa Airlines): America West Express operates several CRJ-200 and CRJ-900 flights throughout the day.


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*DHL Cargo: DHL's distinctive yellow 767-200 is often seen, arriving at approximately 5:45AM and departing between 6:30PM and 8:00PM.   
*DHL Cargo: DHL's distinctive yellow 767-200 is often seen, arriving at approximately 5:45AM and departing between 6:30PM and 8:00PM.   


*FedEx Express: FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the A300, A310 making regular appearances. DC-10s and 727s are seen less frequently. Three flights usually arrive in the very early morning, before 6:00AM, and normally have all departed by 8:00AM. A second set of three flights typically arrives between 4:00PM and 5:30PM.  These usually depart again between 7:00PM and 8:30PM.  Recently, FedEx has been using Airbus aircraft for the majority of its flights.
*FedEx Express: FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the A300, A310 making regular appearances. DC-10s and MD-11s may be seen on Fridays and Saturdays.  727s are seen less frequently. Three flights usually arrive in the very early morning, before 6:00AM, and normally have all departed by 8:00AM. A second set of three flights typically arrives between 4:00PM and 5:30PM.  These usually depart again between 7:00PM and 8:30PM.  Recently, FedEx has been using Airbus aircraft for the majority of its flights.  However, one of the Friday afternoon flights, typically arriving at approximately 5:00PM and departing after dark, and one of the Saturday morning flights, typically arriving at 5:30AM and departing between 7:00AM & 8:00PM, are usually operated by DC-10 or MD-11 equipment.  These are the largest aircraft regularly flying in and out of SAN.  
**FedEx Feeder (Westair): A series of Cessna 208B Cargomaster flight arrive between 6:00PM and 7:00PM from El Centro supplying cargo for the larger FedEx aircraft flying out of SAN.
**FedEx Feeder (Westair): A series of Cessna 208B Cargomaster flight arrive between 6:00PM and 7:00PM from El Centro supplying cargo for the larger FedEx aircraft flying out of SAN.


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