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Flights from Bilbao to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Bilbao to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Munich, about 14h 01m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 14h 01m
BIOSANMUC

Bilbao to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey14h 01mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Munich

Best ways to fly from Bilbao 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.

1
BIO Amsterdam (AMS) SAN
Leg 1: KLM, Vueling · Leg 2: KLM, Xiamen Airlines
Tue06:45 BIO08:37 AMS1h 08m connection09:45 AMS11:46 SANKLM
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 01m
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2
BIO Munich (MUC) SAN
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Sun07:45 BIO09:46 MUC2h 59m connection12:45 MUC15:28 SANLufthansa
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 43m
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3
BIO New York (EWR) SAN
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines
Fri12:45 BIO14:49 EWR5h 11m connection20:00 EWR22:32 SANUnited Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 47m
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4
BIO London (LHR) SAN
Leg 1: Vueling · Leg 2: British Airways
Same alliance ~14h 40m
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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
9,249 km5,744 miles
Journey time
14h 01mon current schedules
Time difference
-9hSan Diego vs Bilbao
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
BIO → SAN, CLD

Flights from Bilbao to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bilbao to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Munich and New York. 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 Bilbao to San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,249 km.
Where do you change planes between Bilbao and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Munich (MUC), New York (EWR) and London (LHR). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bilbao and San Diego?
Bilbao: Bilbao Airport (BIO). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Bilbao and San Diego?
San Diego is 9 hours behind Bilbao.

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