Originally Posted by
rickair7777
I wouldn't expect commuters to flock to SAN, unless they have no other choice. Weather and curfew. As someone with extensive past commuting experience, LAX would be vastly better (especially since you have other local airports in a pinch).
Exactly this.
The trip mix out of LAX will have significantly more options than SAN.
Getting to SAN from LAS, PHX or anywhere is measurably more difficult. (No CAT III, for example).
Unless bidding San Diego reduces your drive by 30 minutes or more, I don't see the appeal.