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$446+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — SAN
Apr 24 — May 11
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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2026.

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Wed 5/2712:20 pm
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop17h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 6/36:40 am
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop18h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20$680
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 4/237:00 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop13h 50m
KLM
Wed 5/65:00 pm
SAN
-
FRA
2 stops16h 00m
KLM
Deal found 3/20$684
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 4/287:00 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop13h 50m
KLM
Mon 5/113:37 pm
SAN
-
FRA
2 stops17h 23m
KLM
Deal found 3/20$686
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 5/68:50 pm
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop27h 05m
British Airways
Wed 5/137:15 am
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop16h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 3/22$688
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/1511:00 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop16h 19m
Air France
Tue 4/2110:05 am
SAN
-
FRA
2 stops22h 40m
Air France
Deal found 3/24$689
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 4/236:40 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop17h 15m
British Airways
Wed 5/64:45 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop16h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 3/20$690
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Thu 4/239:20 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/64:45 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$692
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/296:35 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop17h 20m
British Airways
Tue 5/57:40 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop15h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 3/24$695
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Thu 4/1610:55 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop16h 10m
British Airways
Tue 4/219:28 am
SAN
-
FRA
2 stops25h 17m
British Airways
Deal found 3/24$696
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2610:15 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop21h 36m
British Airways
Sun 11/84:25 pm
SAN
-
FRA
2 stops38h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 3/23$697
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/710:55 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop21h 56m
British Airways
Sun 9/277:40 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop17h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 3/24$698

Find flight deals from Frankfurt to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Diego (SAN). 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 March 25, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$680

One-way from

$446
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$728
Provider with most accurate pricing for Frankfurt am Main-San Diego flight deals.
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From Frankfurt am Main to San Diego
One-way flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($101 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/4

2:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Mon 5/11

7:30 am-8:40 am

1 stop16h 10m

$711

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 5/7

10:55 am-8:33 pm

1 stop18h 38m

San Diego

Mon 5/11

4:41 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops20h 39m

$719

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 4/8

11:45 am-8:45 pm

2 stops18h 00m

San Diego

Wed 4/15

9:45 pm-8:55 am

1 stop26h 10m

$719

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 5/14

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop13h 50m

San Diego

Thu 6/4

7:15 am-11:05 am

2 stops18h 50m

$727

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 4/25

6:40 am-3:45 pm

2 stops18h 05m

San Diego

Sun 5/10

10:40 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$728
Quickest round-trip

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 4/27

10:55 am-6:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

San Diego

Wed 5/13

9:12 am-8:45 am

1 stop14h 33m

$728

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/21

10:55 am-6:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

San Diego

Mon 5/11

8:15 am-8:45 am

1 stop15h 30m

$728

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 4/9

10:55 am-9:55 pm

2 stops20h 00m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

6:30 am-7:20 am

2 stops15h 50m

$729

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/19

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop13h 50m

San Diego

Fri 6/5

7:15 am-11:05 am

2 stops18h 50m

$753
Cheapest one-way

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 4/19

9:00 pm-1:17 pm

3 stops49h 17m

$457

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Frankfurt to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego (average of $523). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego in February is currently the most expensive (average of $630). 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.

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 March 25, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,Lufthansa, andBritish Airways from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

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

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

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

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

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

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main?

    For a flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day. 3 airlines have flights to San Diego from Frankfurt am Main on a regular basis.

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

    For as low as $719, Delta can have you in San Diego from Frankfurt am Main Airport in 18h 38m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5823 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    United Airlines, at $590, was found to be the cheapest airline from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and British Airways. Users have found that United Airlines is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for British Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $417. Users have also found prices from $468 and $628 on American Airlines and Lufthansa, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego (average of $523). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego in February is currently the most expensive (average of $630). 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 3 airlines flying from Frankfurt to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt 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 March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$590Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$593Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$618Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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