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$236+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Frankfurt am Main

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — FRA
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 2, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2310:30 pmSAN - FRA
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/710:15 amFRA - SAN
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$639
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:01 pmSAN - FRA
1 stop25h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/610:50 amFRA - SAN
1 stop18h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$643
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:47 amSAN - FRA
2 stops22h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/610:50 amFRA - SAN
1 stop18h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$646
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:02 amSAN - FRA
1 stop14h 53mLufthansa
Wed 12/1712:15 pmFRA - SAN
2 stops21h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 11/2$649
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:30 amSAN - FRA
2 stops15h 55mAir Canada
Thu 1/810:05 amFRA - SAN
1 stop34h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 11/2$655
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 12/257:40 amSAN - FRA
1 stop22h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/810:05 amFRA - SAN
1 stop34h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$659
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Tue 12/1612:40 pmSAN - FRA
1 stop13h 30mAir Canada
Fri 2/135:10 pmFRA - SAN
2 stops27h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 11/2$661
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:15 amSAN - FRA
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/810:15 amFRA - SAN
1 stop19h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$663

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Frankfurt am Main (FK0). 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 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$639
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$236
(Thrive Travel)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$701
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main that are best for you.

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San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Tue 12/23

10:01 pm-8:50 am

1 stop25h 49m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 1/6

10:50 am-8:36 pm

1 stop18h 46m

$643

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Tue 12/23

10:01 pm-8:50 am

1 stop25h 49m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 12/30

10:50 am-6:56 pm

1 stop17h 06m

$643

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Wed 12/10

10:47 am-6:35 pm

2 stops22h 48m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 1/6

10:50 am-8:36 pm

1 stop18h 46m

$646

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Wed 12/31

10:56 am-9:55 am

1 stop13h 59m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 1/8

12:50 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop18h 43m

$663

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Tue 12/16

9:54 am-12:25 pm

2 stops17h 31m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 12/23

8:05 am-6:43 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$696

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Mon 12/15

5:45 pm-7:25 am

3 stops28h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 12/22

10:15 am-10:30 am

2 stops33h 15m

$765

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Fri 11/21

6:15 am-8:50 am

1 stop17h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 11/28

10:50 am-9:04 pm

1 stop19h 14m

$779

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Thu 11/27

5:35 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops17h 10m

$260

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Wed 11/12

5:35 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops17h 00m

$272

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - HHN

SANHHN

San Diego

Fri 12/5

12:35 pm-9:45 am

2 stops36h 10m

$319

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Frankfurt am Main 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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main (average of $597). Flying from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 2, 2025.

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

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Frankfurt am Main flight should consider departing on Friday evenings 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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt am Main

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt am Main. 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 am Main. Reviews last updated November 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Air Canada from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
8,000 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
8,995 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
10,392 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,544 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,494 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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 am Main. 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?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main in about 13h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . San Diego and Frankfurt am Main are separated by a distance of 5823 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main 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. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    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 am Main.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main 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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main (average of $597). Flying from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main. 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 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$630Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$644Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$649Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$652Average$788FlexibilityNo 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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