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$228+ 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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — FRA
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in February or November, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Sunday

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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 November 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$659
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$228
(Thrive Travel)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$701
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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 November 19, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/109:54 amSAN - FRA
2 stops16h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/249:45 amFRA - SAN
2 stops44h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$661
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/245:40 pmSAN - FRA
1 stop30h 55mLufthansa
Thu 1/810:15 pmFRA - SAN
2 stops33h 18mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$672
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Tue 12/911:11 amSAN - FRA
1 stop13h 09mLufthansa
Tue 12/2310:15 amFRA - SAN
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 11/17$674
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Tue 12/98:01 amSAN - FRA
1 stop18h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/188:15 amFRA - SAN
2 stops18h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$679
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/105:35 pmSAN - FRA
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Mon 12/1510:50 amFRA - SAN
1 stop20h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 11/18$692
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/246:30 amSAN - FRA
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1010:05 amFRA - SAN
1 stop34h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$718
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:40 pmSAN - FRA
1 stop33h 00mAir Canada
Sat 1/1010:05 amFRA - SAN
1 stop34h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 11/19$720
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:30 amSAN - FRA
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/912:15 pmFRA - SAN
2 stops19h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$759

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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 November 19, 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

Sun 3/1

10:37 am-1:40 pm

2 stops18h 03m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 3/21

6:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$679

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Tue 12/9

4:11 pm-7:25 am

2 stops30h 14m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 12/18

8:15 am-5:34 pm

2 stops18h 19m

$685

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Thu 1/1

12:42 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops22h 18m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 1/12

8:40 am-10:33 pm

1 stop22h 53m

$696

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Wed 3/25

11:03 am-2:55 pm

2 stops19h 52m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 4/8

8:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$712

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

5:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$766

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Mon 1/12

10:37 am-7:45 pm

2 stops24h 08m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 1/27

6:55 am-10:47 pm

3 stops24h 52m

$780

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Wed 12/24

6:15 am-8:50 am

1 stop17h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 1/9

10:15 am-8:36 pm

1 stop19h 21m

$798

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Tue 4/21

10:00 am-7:45 pm

3 stops24h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-8:48 pm

3 stops22h 48m

$805

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Sun 3/1

6:00 pm-9:25 am

2 stops30h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 3/21

7:20 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$812

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Wed 12/24

5:40 pm-9:35 am

1 stop30h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 1/7

5:10 pm-11:53 am

1 stop27h 43m

$827

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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 November.
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
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.

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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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 November 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 64 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 $597). Flying from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $977). 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 November 19, 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 19% 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.

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 November 19, 2025.
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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,020 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,462 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,576 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,532 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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

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 7 different airlines.

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

    Delta, United Airlines, and Lufthansa can get you from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport in just under 18h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 11m. San Diego and Frankfurt am Main Airport are separated by a distance of 5823 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($630), Lufthansa ($645), and British Airways ($649) 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 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 $597). Flying from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $977). 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 November 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$630Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$645Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$649Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$652Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$654Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$674Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
CondorCheapest$966Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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