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$456+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — FRA
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$700
(Condor)

One-way from

$456
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$755
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Frankfurt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2311:46 amSAN - FRA
1 stop15h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/3011:40 amFRA - SAN
1 stop18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$700
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/910:00 pmSAN - FRA
1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/181:15 pmFRA - SAN
1 stop35h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$708
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/128:00 amSAN - FRA
1 stop14h 10mAir Canada
Fri 5/239:55 amFRA - SAN
1 stop18h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$716
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:15 amSAN - FRA
1 stop18h 35mKLM
Mon 5/195:55 pmFRA - SAN
1 stop27h 05mKLM
Deal found 4/28$734
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/129:59 pmSAN - FRA
2 stops26h 51mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 5/2710:40 amFRA - SAN
2 stops21h 31mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/28$735
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/199:25 amSAN - FRA
1 stop14h 20mFinnair
Mon 6/27:20 pmFRA - SAN
2 stops31h 49mFinnair
Deal found 4/28$758
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/146:34 amSAN - FRA
2 stops23h 06mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 5/208:30 pmFRA - SAN
2 stops31h 21mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$759
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1210:59 amSAN - FRA
2 stops17h 56mSWISS
Tue 5/209:45 amFRA - SAN
2 stops19h 39mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$778
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/146:34 amSAN - FRA
1 stop17h 06mAir France
Wed 5/2112:10 pmFRA - SAN
2 stops17h 27mAir France
Deal found 4/28$785
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/176:20 amSAN - FRA
2 stops18h 30mDelta
Sun 9/711:50 amFRA - SAN
2 stops19h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/28$795
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/812:59 pmSAN - FRA
1 stop14h 41mCondor
Wed 5/211:45 pmFRA - SAN
1 stop17h 00mCondor
Deal found 4/28$889
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/611:36 amSAN - FRA
2 stops40h 24mIcelandair
Fri 5/305:10 pmFRA - SAN
2 stops38h 34mIcelandair
Deal found 4/28$941

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Frankfurt that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Frankfurt

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Tue 9/23

11:46 am-12:10 pm

1 stop15h 24m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/30

11:40 am-9:19 pm

1 stop18h 39m

$700

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Sat 8/9

10:00 pm-5:30 am

1 stop22h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 8/18

1:15 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$708

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Mon 5/12

8:00 am-7:10 am

1 stop14h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 5/23

9:55 am-7:45 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$716

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Mon 5/12

6:15 am-9:50 am

1 stop18h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/19

5:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$734

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Mon 5/12

9:59 pm-9:50 am

2 stops26h 51m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/27

10:40 am-11:11 pm

2 stops21h 31m

$735

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Mon 5/19

9:25 am-8:45 am

1 stop14h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 6/2

7:20 pm-6:09 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$758

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Wed 5/14

6:34 am-2:40 pm

2 stops23h 06m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/20

8:30 pm-6:51 pm

2 stops31h 21m

$759

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Mon 5/12

10:59 am-1:55 pm

2 stops17h 56m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/20

9:45 am-8:24 pm

2 stops19h 39m

$778

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Wed 5/14

6:34 am-8:40 am

1 stop17h 06m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 5/21

12:10 pm-8:37 pm

2 stops17h 27m

$785

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Sun 8/17

6:20 am-9:50 am

2 stops18h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 9/7

11:50 am-10:16 pm

2 stops19h 26m

$795

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Frankfurt in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Frankfurt

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Frankfurt from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,079). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to FRA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Frankfurt. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Frankfurt. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Alaska Airlines and KLM. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Frankfurt. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main?

    If you book a flight to Frankfurt am Main from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 0 flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main per day from 8 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($708), Air Canada ($716), and KLM ($734) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport for 14% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Scandinavian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $467. Air Canada flights start at $471 while deals on WestJet start at $556 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Frankfurt that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Frankfurt flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Frankfurt?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Frankfurt.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Frankfurt?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Frankfurt by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,079). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Frankfurt

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Frankfurt. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$516Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$529Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$630Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$632Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$651Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$668Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$671Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,096Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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