Copenhagen to San Diego (CPH–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CPH Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CPH and SAN. Nearest airports to CPH with scheduled service: Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE, 21 mi) · Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX, 29 mi) · Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH, 47 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SFO San Francisco 13h 24m SK → ACASAZ San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 13h 59m SK → AFAMAV Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
SEA Seattle 14h 4m SK → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to San Diego flights
LHR London 14h 15m AMAYB6 → AYBAEI London (LHR) to San Diego flights
ORD Chicago 14h 22m EKSK → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights
AMS Amsterdam 14h 45m 6EAMD8 → KLVS Amsterdam (AMS) to San Diego flights
ATL Atlanta 15h SK → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego flights
BOS Boston 15h 1m SK → ASB6DL Boston (BOS) to San Diego flights
IAD Dulles 15h 3m SK → ASAZET Dulles (IAD) to San Diego flights
JFK New York 15h 38m AFDLSK → AFASB6 New York (JFK) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Copenhagen to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CPH and SAN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Copenhagen flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CPH to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
SFO ~13h 24m LAX ~13h 59m SEA ~14h 4m LHR ~14h 15m ORD ~14h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,643
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CPH → SAN
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
55%
Return
SAN → CPH
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
San Diego is 9 hours behind Copenhagen.
CPH: CEST · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 9:00 AM in San Diego.
Visa & Entry

Denmark is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Danish citizens must obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before travel. The ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. An e-passport with a biometric chip is required.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CPH

The Metro M2 line connects central Copenhagen (Kongens Nytorv, Christianshavn, Vanløse) to the airport in 15–16 minutes from Kongens Nytorv for DKK 36 (Rejsekort card). Trains run 24 hours, every 4 minutes at peak and every 6 minutes at night; one of the most frequent airport rail links in Europe. DSB regional trains also call at the airport station.The Øresund train connects directly to Malmö Central (Sweden) in 35 minutes from the airport; a cross-border connection unique among European airports. Taxis from the city centre cost DKK 250–350 (€33–47). Uber is available. Driving from Copenhagen takes 10–15 minutes via E20 motorway.

Facts

CPH–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Copenhagen to San Diego route.
Route details
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CPH
Full nameCopenhagen Kastrup Airport
IATA / ICAOCPH / EKCH
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Passengers/yr29.8M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPH to SAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle–Tacoma.
San Diego is 9 hours behind Copenhagen.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.