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Flights from San Diego to Glasgow
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Glasgow. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Toronto, about 12h 43m door to door (29 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 43m
San Diego to Glasgow at a glance
Fastest journey12h 43mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Toronto
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Glasgow
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 Chicago (ORD) GLA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
Thu17:00 SAN22:51 ORD2h 09m connection01:00 ORD13:43 GLAUnited Airlines + Air France
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SAN Toronto (YYZ) GLA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Transat, WestJet
Wed12:30 SAN19:56 YYZ2h 04m connection22:00 YYZ09:30 GLAAir Canada Rouge + WestJet
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SAN New York (EWR) GLA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon08:15 SAN16:24 EWR6h 06m connection22:30 EWR09:45 GLAAlaska 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
- 8,308 km5,159 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 43mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +8hGlasgow vs San Diego
- Currency in Glasgow
- GBP
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → GLA, PIK
Flights from San Diego to Glasgow: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Glasgow?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Toronto 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 San Diego to Glasgow?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,308 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Glasgow?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Toronto (YYZ), New York (EWR) and Amsterdam (AMS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Diego and Glasgow?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Glasgow: Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Glasgow?
Glasgow is 8 hours ahead of San Diego.





