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$430+ Cheap flights from Germany 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 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — SAN
May 9 — May 161
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Cheap flight deals from Germany to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Germany to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Germany to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 9, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/811:40 am
FRA
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SAN
1 stop16h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/2911:11 am
SAN
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FRA
1 stop16h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$667
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:35 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop17h 20m
British Airways
Fri 5/17:40 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop13h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 4/4$677
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/232:35 pm
FRA
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SAN
1 stop18h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/712:30 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$696
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/256:30 am
BER
-
SAN
1 stop20h 20m
British Airways
Thu 10/14:45 pm
SAN
-
BER
1 stop14h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 4/7$709
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/711:40 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop16h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/311:52 am
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop15h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$711
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Tue 9/88:50 am
BER
-
SAN
2 stops23h 33m
Finnair
Tue 9/299:45 am
SAN
-
BER
2 stops22h 35m
Finnair
Deal found 4/5$719
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/272:15 pm
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop17h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/2111:04 am
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop16h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$720
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3111:40 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop16h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/301:00 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$722
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/287:45 am
BER
-
SAN
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/117:00 am
SAN
-
BER
2 stops16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$723
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:45 am
BER
-
SAN
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/94:26 pm
SAN
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BER
2 stops16h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$725
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:45 am
BER
-
SAN
2 stops16h 40m
Lufthansa
Wed 5/611:00 am
SAN
-
BER
2 stops16h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/6$726
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 9/87:45 am
BER
-
SAN
2 stops16h 40m
Lufthansa
Tue 9/2911:20 am
SAN
-
BER
2 stops16h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/4$728

Find flight deals from Germany to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Germany to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated April 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$667
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$430
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$665

Good one-way deal

$800 or less
From Germany to San Diego
One-way flight from Germany 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. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Germany to San Diego.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Germany 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 April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Germany to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NurembergSan Diego

NUE - SAN

NUESAN

Nürnberg

Thu 4/23

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

San Diego

Wed 4/29

7:15 am-10:20 am

2 stops18h 05m

$746

BerlinSan Diego

BER - SAN

BERSAN

Berlin Brandenburg

Mon 8/31

11:40 am-12:50 pm

2 stops34h 10m

San Diego

Sun 9/13

5:15 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$754

NurembergSan Diego

NUE - SAN

NUESAN

Nürnberg

Thu 4/23

10:15 am-11:55 pm

2 stops22h 40m

San Diego

Wed 4/29

7:15 am-10:20 am

2 stops18h 05m

$756

HamburgSan Diego

HAM - SAN

HAMSAN

Hamburg

Mon 9/21

6:15 pm-5:47 pm

2 stops32h 32m

San Diego

Fri 10/9

7:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$756

BerlinSan Diego

BER - SAN

BERSAN

Berlin Brandenburg

Thu 4/23

8:50 am-11:33 pm

2 stops23h 43m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

9:12 am-7:20 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$757

NurembergSan Diego

NUE - SAN

NUESAN

Nürnberg

Wed 5/20

2:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Wed 5/27

6:30 am-9:45 am

2 stops18h 15m

$757

BerlinSan Diego

BER - SAN

BERSAN

Berlin Brandenburg

Mon 5/11

8:50 am-11:33 pm

2 stops23h 43m

San Diego

Fri 5/29

1:19 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops19h 01m

$759

HamburgSan Diego

HAM - SAN

HAMSAN

Hamburg

Thu 5/14

6:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 40m

San Diego

Thu 5/28

1:37 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops18h 43m

$759

BerlinSan Diego

BER - SAN

BERSAN

Berlin Brandenburg

Mon 5/11

8:50 am-11:56 pm

2 stops24h 06m

San Diego

Fri 5/29

1:19 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops19h 01m

$759

BerlinSan Diego

BER - SAN

BERSAN

Berlin Brandenburg

Mon 5/11

9:50 am-11:42 pm

1 stop22h 52m

San Diego

Fri 5/29

3:15 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops18h 45m

$760

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Best time to book a flight from Germany to San Diego

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Germany to San Diego (average of $404). Flying from Germany to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $606). 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 DE to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Germany 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 April 9, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Germany to San Diego as you normally would.

How often are flights from Germany to San Diego delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Germany and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 77 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Germany to San Diego flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Germany to San Diego flights?

Over the last year, Lufthansa have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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 April 9, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,American Airlines, andLufthansa from Germany 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.

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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.

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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.

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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.

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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.

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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 Germany 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 Germany?

    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 Germany.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Germany to San Diego in 22h 40m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Finnair to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5926 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Germany to San Diego are British Airways ($417), American Airlines ($426), and Lufthansa ($605).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Germany to San Diego (average of $404). Flying from Germany to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $606). 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 Germany to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Germany 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 April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$562Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$567Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$569Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$583Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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