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Flights from Beijing to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Beijing to San Diego. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 15h 16m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 16m

Beijing to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey15h 16mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco

Best ways to fly from Beijing to San Diego

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

BJS Los Angeles (LAX) SAN

Leg 1: Air China, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~15h 16m

BJS San Francisco (SFO) SAN

Leg 1: Air China, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~15h 16m

BJS Vancouver (YVR) SAN

Leg 1: Air Canada, Air China · Leg 2: Air Canada

One airline, one ticket ~15h 29m

BJS Toronto (YYZ) SAN

Leg 1: Air China, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge

Same alliance ~20h 02m

BJS Seattle (SEA) SAN

Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~16h 28m

BJS Tokyo (NRT) SAN

Leg 1: Air China, Hainan Airlines, Spring Airlines Japan · Leg 2: Japan Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~17h 19m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 10,241 km6,360 miles
Journey time: 15h 16mestimate
Time difference: -16hSan Diego vs Beijing
Currency in San Diego: USD
Airports: PKX, PEK → SAN, CLD

Flights from Beijing to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to San Diego?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Beijing to San Diego?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,241 km.

Where do you change planes between Beijing and San Diego?

The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Vancouver (YVR) and Toronto (YYZ). Air China flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Beijing and San Diego?

Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).

What is the time difference between Beijing and San Diego?

San Diego is 16 hours behind Beijing.

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