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Flights from San Diego to Funchal
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Funchal. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Amsterdam, about 15h 30m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 15h 30m
San Diego to Funchal at a glance
Fastest journey15h 30mVia New York, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Amsterdam
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Funchal
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 New York (EWR) FNC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sat08:15 SAN16:24 EWR4h 06m connection20:30 EWR07:45 FNCAlaska Airlines + United Airlines
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
- 8,946 km5,555 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 30mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +8hFunchal vs San Diego
- Currency in Funchal
- EUR
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → FNC
Flights from San Diego to Funchal: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Funchal?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York 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 Funchal?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,946 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Funchal?
The best connecting points are New York (EWR) and Amsterdam (AMS). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Funchal?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Funchal: Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Funchal?
Funchal is 8 hours ahead of San Diego.





