Vienna to San Diego (VIE–SAN) — 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
AMS Amsterdam 13h 45m AIAMCI KLVS Amsterdam (AMS) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 13h 58m OS AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
MUC Munich 14h 42m AIETLH LH Munich (MUC) to San Diego flights
ORD Chicago 14h 53m OS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights
LHR London 15h ACBACX AYBAEI London (LHR) to San Diego flights
JFK New York 15h 39m OS AFASB6 New York (JFK) to San Diego flights
EWR Newark 17h 46m OS ASTPUA Newark (EWR) to San Diego flights
BOS Boston 17h 50m OS ASB6DL Boston (BOS) to San Diego flights
IAD Dulles 18h 33m OS ASAZET Dulles (IAD) to San Diego flights
YUL Montréal 19h 48m LXOSSN AC Montréal (YUL) to San Diego flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Vienna to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for VIE to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,357
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
VIE → SAN
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
57%
Return
SAN → VIE
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →

Travel Essentials

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

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

Austria is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Austrian passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, but must obtain an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. Apply at the official CBP site. ESTA costs USD 21, is valid for 2 years, and covers multiple entries. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned stay. The 90-day limit cannot be extended, and overstaying voids future ESTA eligibility.

Getting to VIE

The City Airport Train (CAT) runs non-stop between Wien Mitte station and VIE in 16 minutes (€14.90 one-way, €24.90 return). The S7 commuter rail covers the same route with stops in 30–35 minutes for €4.20.Taxis are metered but expensive; expect €35–45 from the city center. Uber and ride-shares cost €25–35. Parking at VIE runs €8–14/day in the remote lot with shuttle.

VIE–SAN Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VIE to SAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Los Angeles and Munich.
San Diego is 9 hours behind Vienna.
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 Amsterdam, Los Angeles and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.