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Connecting route · United States → Switzerland

Flights from San Diego to Basel

There are no direct flights from San Diego to Basel. The fastest way is one stop via London or Munich, about 12h 27m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 12h 27m
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San Diego to Basel at a glance

Fastest journey12h 27mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Munich

Best ways to fly from San Diego to Basel

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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SAN London (LHR) EAP
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways
Sat20:45 SAN14:53 LHR0h 52m connection15:45 LHR18:12 EAPBritish Airways
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 27m
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SAN Munich (MUC) EAP
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Sun18:00 SAN13:48 MUC4h 57m connection18:45 MUC19:34 EAPLufthansa
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 34m
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SAN Amsterdam (AMS) EAP
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~14h 28m
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SAN Montreal (YUL) EAP
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Air Transat
Self-transfer likely ~15h 50m
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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
9,528 km5,917 miles
Journey time
12h 27mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hBasel vs San Diego
Currency in Basel
CHF
Airports
SAN, CLD → BSL

Flights from San Diego to Basel: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Diego to Basel?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Munich and Amsterdam. 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 San Diego to Basel?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,528 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Basel?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Munich (MUC), Amsterdam (AMS) and Montreal (YUL). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Basel?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Basel?
Basel is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.

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