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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
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
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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
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SAN Amsterdam (AMS) EAP
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, KLM
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.





