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Flights from Shenzhen to San Diego
There are no direct flights from Shenzhen to San Diego. 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
Shenzhen to San Diego at a glance
Fastest journey17h 16mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Tokyo
Best ways to fly from Shenzhen to San Diego
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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SZX Los Angeles (LAX) SAN
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska 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
- 11,813 km7,336 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 16mestimate
- Time difference
- -16hSan Diego vs Shenzhen
- Currency in San Diego
- USD
- Airports
- SZX → SAN, CLD
Flights from Shenzhen to San Diego: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shenzhen to San Diego?
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 Shenzhen to San Diego?
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 Shenzhen and San Diego?
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 Shenzhen and San Diego?
Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and San Diego?
San Diego is 16 hours behind Shenzhen.





