Eugene to San Diego flights
San Diego lies 1,361 km (846 mi) south-east of Eugene, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 30 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Eugene | San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 176,654 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 132 m (433 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | EUG, 13 km out | SAN, 3 km out |
| Postal codes | 97401–97440 | 92101–92199 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Eugene
Eugene is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Eugene Airport (EUG), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,009 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE, 96 km).
Arriving in San Diego
San Diego is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,401 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ, 27 km), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 47 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego International Airport | SAN | 3 km (2 mi) | 9,401 ft | 17 ft |
| General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport | TIJ | 27 km (17 mi) | 9,711 ft | 489 ft |
| McClellan-Palomar Airport (regional) | CLD | 47 km (29 mi) | 4,897 ft | 331 ft |
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Staying in San Diego
Our booking partner lists 1,392+ places to stay in San Diego (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 706 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (469), and 9 are five-star. Across 294 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 286,439 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Diego from Eugene?
1,361 km (846 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Eugene.
How long does it take to get from Eugene to San Diego by air?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Eugene and San Diego?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Eugene to San Diego flights?
Typically Eugene Airport (EUG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN); San Diego also has TIJ, CLD.
Where can I stay in San Diego?
Our booking partner lists 1,392+ places to stay in San Diego, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.