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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
SZXSANLAX

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.

1
SZX Los Angeles (LAX) SAN
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines
Same alliance ~17h 16m
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2
SZX Tokyo (NRT) SAN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: Japan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 20m
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3
SZX Vancouver (YVR) SAN
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada
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
-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.

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