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$463+ 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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — SAN
Mar 11 — Mar 181
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Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt to San Diego

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 February 9, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Tue 3/176:55 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop14h 10m
Delta
Tue 4/143:15 pm
SAN
-
FRA
2 stops17h 30m
Delta
Deal found 2/5$640
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Wed 3/1811:50 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop33h 15m
KLM
Wed 4/1510:25 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop25h 15m
KLM
Deal found 2/5$643
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 2/266:55 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop14h 10m
Delta
Wed 3/116:15 am
SAN
-
FRA
2 stops17h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/7$644
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Mon 2/232:15 pm
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop30h 50m
Delta
Mon 3/97:00 am
SAN
-
FRA
2 stops18h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/6$646
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Sun 3/110:50 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop21h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/87:00 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$647
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Thu 2/266:55 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop14h 10m
KLM
Wed 3/111:02 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop34h 48m
KLM
Deal found 2/6$648
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Fri 4/177:00 am
FRA
-
SAN
2 stops20h 19m
Delta
Wed 4/227:05 am
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop16h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/7$649
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Mon 3/1610:50 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop18h 17m
American Airlines
Sun 4/127:15 am
SAN
-
FRA
2 stops30h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$652
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2910:55 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop18h 38m
British Airways
Sun 5/34:32 pm
SAN
-
FRA
2 stops20h 53m
British Airways
Deal found 2/5$654

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 February 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$640
(Delta)

One-way from

$463
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$981
Provider with most accurate pricing for Frankfurt am Main-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Frankfurt am Main-San Diego flights.
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 ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt 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 February 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Frankfurt

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 3/19

6:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop14h 10m

San Diego

Wed 4/15

6:15 am-9:50 am

1 stop18h 35m

$644

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 2/26

6:55 am-12:05 pm

1 stop14h 10m

San Diego

Wed 3/11

8:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop16h 40m

$644

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 5/9

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop13h 50m

San Diego

Sat 5/30

7:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops19h 05m

$645

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 2/26

6:55 am-12:05 pm

1 stop14h 10m

San Diego

Wed 3/11

6:15 am-7:50 am

1 stop17h 35m

$645

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 3/11

2:15 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

San Diego

Wed 3/18

6:15 am-7:50 am

2 stops17h 35m

$645

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 3/25

2:15 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

San Diego

Wed 4/1

6:15 am-9:50 am

2 stops18h 35m

$645

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 3/9

2:15 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

San Diego

Mon 3/16

6:15 am-8:40 am

2 stops18h 25m

$647

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 4/17

7:00 am-6:19 pm

2 stops20h 19m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

7:05 am-8:40 am

1 stop16h 35m

$649

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/31

9:20 am-10:30 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$463

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 4/1

9:20 am-10:23 pm

2 stops22h 03m

$463

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Compare providers for flights from Frankfurt to San Diego

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 Frankfurt to San Diego in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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 Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Diego 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 Frankfurt to San Diego

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego

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 February 6, 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 $529). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of $623). 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 February 9, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Lufthansa, and British 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.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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 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 $644, Delta can have you in San Diego from Frankfurt am Main Airport in 14h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5823 mi.

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

    British Airways, at $546, was found to be the cheapest airline from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Lufthansa. Users have found that British Airways is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 $529). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of $623). 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 February 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$546Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$576Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$588Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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