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Flights from San Diego to Shenzhen

There are no direct flights from San Diego to Shenzhen. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Tokyo, about 17h 16m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 17h 16m
SANSZXLAX

San Diego to Shenzhen at a glance

Fastest journey17h 16mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from San Diego to Shenzhen

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SAN Los Angeles (LAX) SZX
Leg 1: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~17h 16m
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2
SAN Tokyo (NRT) SZX
Leg 1: Japan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 20m
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3
SAN Vancouver (YVR) SZX
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 40m
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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
11,813 km7,336 miles
Journey time
17h 16mestimate
Time difference
+16hShenzhen vs San Diego
Currency in Shenzhen
CNY
Airports
SAN, CLD → SZX

Flights from San Diego to Shenzhen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Diego to Shenzhen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Tokyo and Vancouver. 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 Shenzhen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,813 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Shenzhen?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Tokyo (NRT) and Vancouver (YVR). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Diego and Shenzhen?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.

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