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Flights from Gainesville to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Gainesville to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Miami, about 5h 59m door to door (35 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 59m
GNVSANATL

Gainesville to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey5h 59mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Miami

Best ways to fly from Gainesville 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.

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GNV Atlanta (ATL) SAN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sun06:15 GNV07:12 ATL0h 48m connection08:00 ATL09:14 SANDelta Air Lines
33 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 59m
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GNV Miami (MIA) SAN
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon06:00 GNV06:55 MIA2h 20m connection09:15 MIA11:08 SANEnvoy Air + American Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 08m
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GNV Charlotte (CLT) SAN
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sat06:15 GNV07:22 CLT2h 38m connection10:00 CLT11:33 SANPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989) + American Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 18m
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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
3,316 km2,059 miles
Journey time
5h 59mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSan Diego vs Gainesville
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
GNV → SAN, CLD

Flights from Gainesville to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Gainesville to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Miami and Charlotte. 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 Gainesville to San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,316 km.
Where do you change planes between Gainesville and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Miami (MIA) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Gainesville and San Diego?
Gainesville: Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Gainesville and San Diego?
San Diego is 3 hours behind Gainesville.

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