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$420+ 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — SAN
mar. 19 — mar. 261
mié. 3/19
mié. 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to San Diego are usually found in March or November, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 marzo 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$540
(Flysmarter)

One-way from

$420
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$595
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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 marzo 14, 2025.

This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
mar. 5/610:15 amFRA - SAN
2 stops17h 18mAir Canada
mar. 5/136:15 amSAN - FRA
1 stop16h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$540
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
lun. 4/215:30 pmFRA - SAN
1 stop15h 48mLufthansa
mié. 4/3010:00 amSAN - FRA
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 3/11$543
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/249:45 amFRA - SAN
2 stops21h 14mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/710:00 amSAN - FRA
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$559
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
mié. 4/3010:55 amFRA - SAN
1 stop22h 01mBritish Airways
mar. 5/62:49 pmSAN - FRA
2 stops18h 11mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/12$561
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
jue. 4/2410:55 amFRA - SAN
1 stop16h 17mFinnair
mié. 5/79:25 amSAN - FRA
1 stop14h 20mFinnair
Deal found 3/12$572
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/268:15 amFRA - SAN
1 stop16h 10mUnited Airlines
mié. 4/28:05 amSAN - FRA
2 stops18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$573
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
mar. 9/26:40 amFRA - SAN
2 stops20h 06mAmerican Airlines
mié. 9/245:01 pmSAN - FRA
2 stops20h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/13$589
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/132:15 pmFRA - SAN
1 stop30h 45mKLM
mar. 9/301:55 pmSAN - FRA
1 stop19h 45mKLM
Deal found 3/13$604
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
lun. 8/257:05 amFRA - SAN
2 stops18h 01mDelta
mar. 9/302:00 pmSAN - FRA
2 stops18h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/13$609
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 4/138:45 pmFRA - SAN
2 stops31h 11mSWISS
mar. 4/221:43 pmSAN - FRA
2 stops39h 12mSWISS
Deal found 3/13$625
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/411:00 amFRA - SAN
2 stops21h 23mVirgin Atlantic
dom. 5/259:59 pmSAN - FRA
2 stops26h 51mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/12$634
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/2610:40 amFRA - SAN
1 stop21h 04mAir France
sáb. 6/76:15 amSAN - FRA
1 stop18h 35mAir France
Deal found 3/12$665

Find flights from Frankfurt to San Diego within your budget

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 marzo 14, 2025.

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Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 5/6

10:15 am-6:33 pm

2 stops17h 18m

San Diego

mar. 5/13

6:15 am-8:05 am

1 stop16h 50m

$540

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 4/21

5:30 pm-12:18 am

1 stop15h 48m

San Diego

mié. 4/30

10:00 am-9:10 am

1 stop14h 10m

$543

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 3/24

9:45 am-10:59 pm

2 stops21h 14m

San Diego

lun. 4/7

10:00 am-9:10 am

1 stop14h 10m

$559

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

mié. 4/30

10:55 am-11:56 pm

1 stop22h 01m

San Diego

mar. 5/6

2:49 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops18h 11m

$561

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

jue. 4/24

10:55 am-6:12 pm

1 stop16h 17m

San Diego

mié. 5/7

9:25 am-8:45 am

1 stop14h 20m

$572

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

mié. 3/26

8:15 am-4:25 pm

1 stop16h 10m

San Diego

mié. 4/2

8:05 am-11:45 am

2 stops18h 40m

$573

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 9/2

6:40 am-5:46 pm

2 stops20h 06m

San Diego

mié. 9/24

5:01 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 44m

$589

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 8/25

7:05 am-4:06 pm

2 stops18h 01m

San Diego

mar. 9/30

2:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops18h 45m

$609

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

dom. 4/13

8:45 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops31h 11m

San Diego

mar. 4/22

1:43 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops39h 12m

$625

Frankfurt am MainSan Diego

FRA - SAN

FRASAN

Frankfurt am Main

dom. 5/4

11:00 am-11:23 pm

2 stops21h 23m

San Diego

dom. 5/25

9:59 pm-9:50 am

2 stops26h 51m

$634

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Frankfurt with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Frankfurt to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Frankfurt to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7, 2025.

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 87 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 FRA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt 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 marzo 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 marzo 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Finnair from Frankfurt am Main to San Diego 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
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

KLM
7.8
Good
1,320 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,268 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,564 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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. 4 airlines have flights to San Diego from Frankfurt am Main on a regular basis.

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

    Air Canada, at $540, 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 Air Canada is 19% 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 Lufthansa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $565. Users have also found prices from $629 and $731 on Aer Lingus and British Airways, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 4 airlines flying from Frankfurt to San Diego

Discover the top 4 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 marzo 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$529Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$546Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$547Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$576Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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