Frankfurt

$279+ 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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — FRA
Feb 1 — Feb 81
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Frankfurt

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Frankfurt
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This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:00 amSAN - FRA
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/49:45 amFRA - SAN
2 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/31$1,379
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:00 pmSAN - FRA
1 stop13h 55mLufthansa
Sun 1/412:50 pmFRA - SAN
1 stop19h 01mLufthansa
Deal found 12/31$1,586
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:25 pmSAN - FRA
3 stops24h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 1/41:25 pmFRA - SAN
2 stops29h 54mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/31$4,062

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Frankfurt (FRA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$644
(KLM)

One-way from

$279
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$713
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Frankfurt am Main flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Frankfurt am Main flights.
From San Diego to Frankfurt am Main
One-way flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($199 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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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San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Fri 5/1

6:15 am-9:50 am

1 stop18h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 5/14

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop13h 50m

$644

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop16h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/11

11:45 am-11:50 am

1 stop33h 05m

$648

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Wed 4/1

6:21 am-9:50 am

1 stop18h 29m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 4/15

2:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 35m

$654

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Mon 5/4

7:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop16h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/18

11:45 am-11:50 am

1 stop33h 05m

$654

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Mon 5/4

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops15h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/18

10:15 pm-5:19 pm

2 stops28h 04m

$661

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Wed 1/14

6:30 am-7:25 am

2 stops15h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 1/29

5:10 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$662

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Wed 4/1

6:21 am-9:50 am

1 stop18h 29m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 4/15

11:45 am-10:51 pm

2 stops20h 06m

$664

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Thu 4/2

12:10 pm-11:15 am

1 stop14h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 4/16

10:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$678

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Sat 4/4

1:07 pm-8:40 am

1 stop34h 33m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 4/18

11:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$728

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Sat 4/4

10:00 pm-7:20 am

1 stop24h 20m

$279

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Deals found on 12/31

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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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 December 26, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 69 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $593). Flying from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $775). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

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 January 2, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and Air Canada from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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

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  • 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 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    KLM can get you from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport in just under 18h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . San Diego and Frankfurt am Main Airport are separated by a distance of 5823 mi.

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

    According to our current data, British Airways ($444), Delta ($630), and Lufthansa ($633) 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 46% 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $378. Lufthansa flights start at $412 while deals on WestJet start at $433 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $593). Flying from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $775). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Frankfurt

Discover the top 7 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 January 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$468Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$630Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$633Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$651Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$654Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$674Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
CondorCheapest$966Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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