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How to get fromSan Diego to Christmas Islandby plane, unknown, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Christmas Island by plane, unknown, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)plane plane SAN - CGK
    2. Walk from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Flying Fish Coveunknown unknown
    29h 58m

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)plane plane LAX - CGK
    3. Walk from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Flying Fish Coveunknown unknown
    34h 52m

  3. Fly San Diego International Airport to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, travel

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)plane plane SAN - HLP
    2. Walk from Jakarta-Halim-Perdana-Kusuma-Airport-HLP to Flying Fish Coveunknown unknown
    41h 52m

  4. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)plane plane TIJ - CGK
    2. Walk from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Flying Fish Coveunknown unknown
    39h 1m

  5. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)plane plane ONT - CGK
    4. Walk from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Flying Fish Coveunknown unknown
    37h 34m

  6. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)plane plane PSP - CGK
    4. Walk from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Flying Fish Coveunknown unknown
    39h 24m

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)plane plane LAX - HLP
    3. Walk from Jakarta-Halim-Perdana-Kusuma-Airport-HLP to Flying Fish Coveunknown unknown
    40h 52m

  8. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)plane plane ONT - HLP
    4. Walk from Jakarta-Halim-Perdana-Kusuma-Airport-HLP to Flying Fish Coveunknown unknown
    46h 18m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration23h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$502Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Diego to Christmas Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15,096.5 km
  • Duration: 29h 58m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Christmas Island?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Christmas Island. However, you can fly to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) then travel to Flying Fish Cove. Alternatively, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK), then travel to Flying Fish Cove.

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