SAN DIEGO
SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTFlights operated by JAL depart from and arrive at Termial 2 West.
Updated: 2022/1/17
Notices
- Change of JAL check-in counter location at San Diego International Airport
- From June 30, 2018, flights operated by Japan Airlines will arrive and depart from Terminal 2 West. Check-in for codeshare flights operated by American Airlines(AA) remains unchanged at Terminal 2 East.
Canada eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) requirement under the Canada Visa Waiver- Changes to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization under the US Visa Waiver Program
- Notice for Passengers Traveling to and from the United States: Immigration Procedures and Prohibited Carry-on Articles
- Lighters on Flights to and from the US
- A.P.I.S.
Arrival
Arrival flow
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1
Baggage Claim
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2
Immigration
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3
Customs
Layout
Key to symbols
Arrival
Departure
Connection
Security Zone
Public Zone
Security Zone (no use)
Stairs/
Escalator
Toilets
Bus
Currency Exchange
Elevator
Taxi
Information
Train
Parking
Flights operated by JAL will arrive at Terminal 2 WEST.
Arrival regulations
Quarantine
There is no quarantine check when entering the United States.
Immigration
Documents required for entry
| Required documents | Description |
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| VISA | Japan is an eligible country under the United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
Depending on the purpose of visit (study, work, etc.), a visa or additional documentation may be required. Please contact the US Embassy for further information.
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| Passport | A machine-readable passport (MRP) or an IC passport (IC chipped) valid until the date of return to your home country. |
| Immigration card |
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| Customs declaration form | Not required |
| A return airline ticket or e-ticket | Please bring it. |
About the Faicial Biometric System
| Eligible passengers |
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| How to use the Facial Biometric System | Follow the instruction from CBP officer to scan your passport, have your photograph taken(facial recognition), and answer questions to complete your customs declaration.
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Customs
Please show your passport.
If you have any items to declare, please declare them to an official.
Pets
Prior reservation is necessary if you wish to bring your pet, as the transportation environment within the aircraft needs to be prepared.
Inquiriy - JAL International Reservation and Information
Please also be sure to check with the embassy or quarantine station at your destination for animal quarantine information such as import restrictions and required documentation.
Departure
Departure flow
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1
Check-in
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2
Security check
Layout
Key to symbols
- Arrival
- Departure
- Connection
- Security Zone
- Public Zone
- Security Zone (no use)
- Stairs/
Escalator - Toilets
- Bus
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Taxi
- Information
- Train
- Parking
Flights operated by JAL will depart from Terminal 2 WEST.
Departure regulations
Check-in
- Check-in opens 3 hours prior to departure.
- Please go to Terminal 2 West to carry out check-in procedures.
Check-in should be done 60 minutes before departure.
There is a possibility that you may not be accepted for your flight after 60 minutes before dearture.
Security check
Your carry-on baggage will be examined, and there will be a check for liquids in your possession.
Restrictions on liquids, gels and aerosols as carry-on baggage
Immigration
You do not have to go through Immigration when departing the United States.
Please hand in the immigration card* you completed upon arrival to airline staff.
If you do not hand in the card, you may face delays in the future when trying to enter the United States.
- *If you have ESTA and you entered the US on the Visa Waiver Program, there is no immigration card.
- *The issue of this card has been discontinued as of May 2013, but if you entered the country prior to this date and have one attached to your passport, please hand it in.
Customs
There is no customs inspection when departing from the United States.
Lounge
Aspire Lounge
Located after Security on the right.
