San Diego to Vienna (SAN–VIE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
LHR London 13h 40m AYBAEI ACBACX London (LHR) to Vienna flights
MUC Munich 13h 47m LH AIETLH Munich (MUC) to Vienna flights
IAD Dulles 14h 35m ASETOS OS Dulles (IAD) to Vienna flights
JFK New York 14h 37m AFASB6 OS New York (JFK) to Vienna flights
AMS Amsterdam 14h 55m KL AICIET Amsterdam (AMS) to Vienna flights
EWR Newark 15h 2m ASTPUA OS Newark (EWR) to Vienna flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 27m AFAMAV OS Los Angeles (LAX) to Vienna flights
BOS Boston 15h 29m ASB6DL OS Boston (BOS) to Vienna flights
ORD Chicago 15h 46m AAACAS OS Chicago (ORD) to Vienna flights
YUL Montréal 16h 35m AC LXOSSN Montréal (YUL) to Vienna flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Vienna
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+9h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to VIE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,378
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → VIE
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Return
VIE → SAN
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →

Other ways to reach Vienna from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Vienna International Airport.
Metric SAN→VIE LAX→VIE
Distance from SAN 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 7
Departure OTP 42%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Vienna International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9h
Vienna is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · VIE: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Vienna.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Austria and the entire Schengen area visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. The 90-day clock is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Getting from VIE

The S7 commuter rail runs to Wien Mitte in 30–35 minutes (€4.20 every 30 minutes). The CAT (City Airport Train) is faster at 16 minutes (€14.90) and includes a city check-in facility at Wien Mitte.Taxis to the center cost €35–45 metered. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The Vienna City Card covers all S-Bahn travel and is worth buying if you plan to use public transit throughout your stay.

Vienna Climate

Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. July and August average 25–30°C with occasional thunderstorms. Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of −5–4°C. Snow and freezing fog are the main disruption risks at VIE, typically causing delays rather than cancellations.

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are mild at 10–20°C. Föhn winds in spring can cause turbulence on approaches. Pack layers year-round. Mornings and evenings can be significantly cooler than afternoons.

SAN–VIE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Vienna route.
Route details
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: VIE
IATA / ICAOVIE / LOWW
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Passengers/yr31.7M
Elevation600 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to VIE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, Munich and Washington Dulles.
Vienna is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
Nearby alternatives include LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 London Heathrow, Munich and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).