How to get from San Diego to Tenerife: connecting flights, about 15h 21m total

Flights from San Diego to Tenerife

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Montreal: 15h 21m
two tickets, via Toronto: $744
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 5,739 mi (9,236 km)

fastest

Via Montreal

Canada

15h 21m

with the connection

San Diego to Montreal flight 5h 31m

Connection of about 3h

Montreal to Tenerife flight 6h 50m

Via Toronto

Canada

15h 21m

with the connection

San Diego to Toronto flight 4h 56m

Connection of about 3h

Toronto to Tenerife flight 7h 25m

two ticketsfrom $744

Via London

United Kingdom

18h 10m

with the connection

San Diego to London flight 10h 40m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Tenerife: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.

London to Tenerife flight 4h 30m

two ticketsfrom $1,205

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Tenerife

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, July and August, +17° to +23° by day, sea +23° to +24°. In November it is +11° by day and +3° at night, sea +23°, with 9 rainy days.

Jan

+7° 0° +21° 10 days

Feb

+8° −1° +20° 9 days

Mar

+9° 0° +20° 7 days

Apr

+11° +2° +21° 7 days

May

+13° +3° +21° 5 days

Jun

+17° +7° +23° 3 days

Jul

+23° +13° +23° 3 days

Aug

+23° +13° +24° 7 days

Sep

+16° +7° +24° 8 days

Oct

+15° +7° +24° 7 days

Nov

+11° +3° +23° 9 days

Dec

+8° +1° +22° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From San Diego to cities closest to Tenerife

San Diego to London London: 1,818 mi (2,925 km) from Tenerife, flight 10h 40m from $452 San Diego to Boston Boston: 3,161 mi (5,087 km) from Tenerife, flight 5h 35m from $100 San Diego to Montreal Montreal: 3,286 mi (5,288 km) from Tenerife, flight 5h 31m San Diego to New York New York: 3,318 mi (5,339 km) from Tenerife, flight 5h 27m from $128 San Diego to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 3,382 mi (5,443 km) from Tenerife, flight 5h 15m from $136 San Diego to Norfolk Norfolk: 3,468 mi (5,581 km) from Tenerife, flight 5h 24m

To Tenerife from cities closest to San Diego

Toronto to Tenerife Toronto: 2,164 mi (3,483 km) from San Diego, flight 7h 25m from $332 Montreal to Tenerife Montreal: 2,464 mi (3,965 km) from San Diego, flight 6h 50m from $323 Caracas to Tenerife Caracas: 3,534 mi (5,688 km) from San Diego, flight 7h 20m from $723 Reykjavik to Tenerife Reykjavik: 4,357 mi (7,012 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 35m from $75 Cork to Tenerife Cork: 5,181 mi (8,338 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 5m from $130 Dublin to Tenerife Dublin: 5,200 mi (8,368 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 20m from $30

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Tenerife?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Montreal.

What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Tenerife?

Via Montreal: 5h 31m to the connection, 6h 50m after it, about 15h 21m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from San Diego to Tenerife with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $744. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between San Diego and Tenerife?

Montreal (15h 21m total), Toronto (15h 21m total) and London (18h 10m total).

How far is Tenerife from San Diego?

5,739 mi (9,236 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.