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Cheapest return fare
606 €
Typical prices: 651 €-872 €
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Tue 25.8.Tue 1.9.
SAN - FRA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
264 €
Overall average: 475 €
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Sat 3.10.
SAN - FRA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from 694 € (return)
Best reviews • 7,4 score
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main (SAN-FRA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from San Diego to Frankfurt

Tue, 25. Aug - Tue, 1. Sep
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11:11 - 12:40
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16h 29m
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11:40 - 19:00
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16h 20m
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606 €Multiple Airlines
Tue, 22. Sep - Tue, 29. Sep
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11:11 - 12:40
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16h 29m
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11:40 - 19:00
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16h 20m
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635 €Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23. Sep - Wed, 30. Sep
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11:11 - 12:40
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16h 29m
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11:40 - 19:00
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635 €Multiple Airlines
Mon, 28. Sep - Mon, 16. Nov
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13:00 - 12:40
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14h 40m
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11:15 - 20:20
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18h 05m
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638 €Multiple Airlines
Mon, 30. Nov - Wed, 2. Dec
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17:35 - 16:00
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13h 25m
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10:40 - 17:59
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16h 19m
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697 €Lufthansa
Mon, 30. Nov - Wed, 2. Dec
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9:38 - 12:05
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17h 27m
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10:25 - 17:29
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16h 04m
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701 €United Airlines
Wed, 25. Nov - Wed, 9. Dec
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7:05 - 8:10
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16h 05m
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10:15 - 15:45
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14h 30m
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703 €Lufthansa
Mon, 30. Nov - Wed, 2. Dec
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9:38 - 12:05
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17h 27m
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11:10 - 0:29
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22h 19m
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706 €United Airlines
Sun, 1. Nov - Fri, 6. Nov
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7:05 - 18:05
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26h 00m
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8:15 - 15:45
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16h 30m
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707 €Lufthansa
Mon, 30. Nov - Tue, 8. Dec
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6:45 - 9:20
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17h 35m
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8:15 - 15:45
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16h 30m
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726 €United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Frankfurt flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Frankfurt to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport from San Diego usually cost between 703 € and 1.029 € in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 606 € on Multiple Airlines (25. Aug–1. Sept).

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport is February, where tickets cost 532 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 1.140 € and 1.063 € respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

264 €
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San Diego to Frankfurt

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Frankfurt based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San Diego to Frankfurt am Main flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main Airport was 264 € for a one-way ticket and 606 € for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Frankfurt am Main.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main, Lufthansa or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main are Lufthansa and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of 864 € and an overall rating of 6,8, Lufthansa is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 1.265 € and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Frankfurt am Main from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Frankfurt am Main with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Frankfurt am Main from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Diego to Frankfurt

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Frankfurt am Main. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Frankfurt? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

2,0 MediocreGray, Jun 2026
SFO - FRA
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United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

Some of the issues with my UA flight to a connecting flight: United said the SF to Frankfurt flight was getting late making us miss 10:50 flight and could only put us on a flight that left at 4:15 PM from biz to coach. then they canceled the ticket on the connecting flight. I didn’t have a seat, etc., etc., and over an hour dealing with UNITED blaming Lufthansa and Lufthansa pointing to UNITED. The flight itself was fine (food sucked) and we landed in time that I could’ve made the 1050 flight. but the LH gate agent said I couldn’t get on because United issued the ticket and only they could change tix back. Gave up and wasted the next five hours plus of our vacation and ended up being totally wiped out by the time we reached the hotel.

Everyone on board was great. It was just super late and we missed our connection in Frankfurt, and had to power through jet lag while we waited 4 hours in the terminal. My family missed a big welcome dinner in Berlin.

Frankfurt airport is the worst. Passengers are forced to use stairs to get to the terminal or catch a shuttle. Very inconvenient for passengers who are ambulatory challenged or have physical handicaps.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

I really enjoyed the staff and crew! Very positive and happy people! Made the experience easier! The entertainment was a bit lack luster. Better movie options as well as equipment that works smoother could be nice. My ear buds from the airline didn’t work and my tv screen had a terrible delay that made it hard to search for things to watch. Also the selections were very limited.

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

My flight was late from US to Frankfurt so I missed my connecting flight flight and I had to wait for long to catch the next flight which was very tiring. Otherwise everyone was very nice.

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