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$382+ Cheap flights from Europe to San Diego (SAN)

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 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPH — SAN
Oct 14 — Oct 211
Tue 10/14
Tue 10/21
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Cheap flight deals from Europe to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Europe to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated September 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$581
(Flysmarter)

One-way from

$382
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$853

Good round-trip deal

$734 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 or less
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Cheapest flights from Europe to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Europe to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 14, 2025.

This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/310:20 amMUC - SAN
1 stop18h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/176:00 pmSAN - MUC
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$581
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/286:40 pmMUC - SAN
2 stops33h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/46:00 pmSAN - MUC
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$582
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/126:40 pmMUC - SAN
2 stops32h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/96:00 pmSAN - MUC
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$583
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Fri 11/710:20 amMUC - SAN
1 stop18h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/2312:43 pmSAN - MUC
2 stops21h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$585
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 11/2510:20 amMUC - SAN
1 stop19h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/1412:43 pmSAN - MUC
2 stops21h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$586
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2610:15 amFRA - SAN
1 stop19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/304:25 pmSAN - FRA
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$588
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:40 pmMUC - SAN
2 stops33h 33mFinnair
Tue 11/46:00 pmSAN - MUC
2 stops30h 30mFinnair
Deal found 9/13$589
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/159:10 amMUC - SAN
1 stop19h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/297:00 pmSAN - MUC
1 stop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$590
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 9/257:00 amFRA - SAN
1 stop14h 00mDelta
Wed 10/83:59 pmSAN - FRA
2 stops16h 46mDelta
Deal found 9/13$590
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Fri 11/76:40 pmMUC - SAN
2 stops32h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/2310:47 amSAN - MUC
2 stops22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$591
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/97:00 amFRA - SAN
1 stop14h 00mDelta
Wed 10/227:25 amSAN - FRA
2 stops19h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/14$591
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 11/96:40 pmMUC - SAN
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/2310:47 amSAN - MUC
2 stops22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$592

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Europe to San Diego 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 September 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Europe to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Europe

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 9/25

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop14h 00m

San Diego

Wed 10/8

3:59 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops16h 46m

$590

MunichSan Diego

MUC - SAN

MUCSAN

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 11/7

6:40 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops32h 08m

San Diego

Sun 11/23

10:47 am-5:55 pm

2 stops22h 08m

$591

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 10/28

7:20 pm-8:13 pm

2 stops32h 53m

San Diego

Tue 11/4

6:00 pm-9:25 am

2 stops30h 25m

$591

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 10/9

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop14h 00m

San Diego

Wed 10/22

7:25 am-11:25 am

2 stops19h 00m

$591

MunichSan Diego

MUC - SAN

MUCSAN

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 2/9

7:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

San Diego

Sun 3/1

12:57 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops21h 58m

$593

MunichSan Diego

MUC - SAN

MUCSAN

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 2/9

7:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

10:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops17h 00m

$593

MunichSan Diego

MUC - SAN

MUCSAN

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 10/27

6:40 pm-8:13 pm

2 stops33h 33m

San Diego

Mon 11/3

10:23 pm-7:30 am

1 stop24h 07m

$594

MunichSan Diego

MUC - SAN

MUCSAN

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 9/25

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop14h 00m

San Diego

Wed 10/8

10:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$596

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 11/9

10:15 am-10:17 pm

1 stop21h 02m

San Diego

Tue 11/18

9:42 am-2:10 pm

2 stops19h 28m

$596

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 11/15

6:55 am-6:29 pm

2 stops20h 34m

San Diego

Sat 12/6

9:50 am-11:15 am

2 stops16h 25m

$596

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Best time to book a flight from Europe to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Europe to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Europe to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Europe to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 EU to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Europe to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 14, 2025.

When flying from Europe to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated September 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Iberia from Europe to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,928 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Europe to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Europe?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Europe.

  • How long is the flight from Europe to San Diego?

    Departing from Europe to San Diego will take you 14h. Europe and San Diego are separated by a distance of 5823 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Europe to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Europe to San Diego are Finnair ($416), Iberia ($423), and American Airlines ($506).

  • What are the most popular routes from Europe to San Diego?

    While some choose either Munich Franz Josef Strauss - San Diego or Paris Charles de Gaulle - San Diego, London Heathrow - San Diego is the most popular route from Europe to San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Europe to San Diego 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 Europe to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Europe to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 Europe to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Europe to San Diego. 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 September 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$522Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$532Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$547Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$599Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$662Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$664Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$766Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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