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Flight deals from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £476. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.£458 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From £458, select.
San Diego.£461 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From £461, select.
San Diego.£461 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From £461, select.
San Diego.£461 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From £461, select.
San Diego.£467 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 1 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From £467, select.
San Diego.£467 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From £467, select.
San Diego.£469 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Mon, 13 Apr.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From £469, select.
San Diego.£470 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From £470, select.
San Diego.£470 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From £470, select.
San Diego.£471 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From £471, select.
San Diego.£471 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From £471, select.
San Diego.£471 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb, returning Wed, 4 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From £471, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to San Diego from £311 one-way

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Frankfurt am Main to San Diego flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jan
from £669
Feb
from £476
Mar
from £471
Apr
from £461
May
from £467
Jun
from £470
Jul
from £572
Aug
from £473
Sep
from £458
Oct
from £461
Nov
from £470
Dec
from £575

Alternative Frankfurt am Main to San Diego routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Frankfurt am Main to San Diego? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Diego International

3 miles from central San Diego
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from £458
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McClellan-Palomar

30 miles from central San Diego
from £641
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Frankfurt to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£458
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Diego: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International and McClellan-Palomar.
The best price we found for a return flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Diego is £458. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to San Diego. But we found flights with one or more stops from £458.
As of January 2026, there are no flights flying from Frankfurt am Main to San Diego.
The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to San Diego is usually September.
If you're flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 2.5 miles away from the centre of San Diego. We've found flights into this airport from £458.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Diego on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and San Diego. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In January, the average temperature is usually around 13°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Finnair offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego.

Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to San Diego: what you need to know

  • San Diego is eight hours behind Frankfurt, where Frankfurt Airport is located. San Diego follows the UTC-7 timezone.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your FRA to San Diego flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tick off a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from FRA to San Diego, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Denver International Airport (DEN)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)

  • The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 7 miles in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to San Diego? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to FRA:

  • When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.47% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to San Diego

  • £311 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to San Diego flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £458. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • To pick up cheap flights from FRA to San Diego, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.

  • Landing cheap tickets from Frankfurt Airport to San Diego is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares across every month and snap up an epic deal.

  • There's no need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from FRA to San Diego.

  • Find a cheap flight from Frankfurt Airport to San Diego with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego is roughly 3 miles. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.

  • Consider staying in a hotel near SAN if you have a late flight from Frankfurt Airport to San Diego. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a San Diego International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond San Diego's main sights.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from San Diego International Airport about two weeks before your flight from FRA to San Diego.

  • You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • Once your flight from Frankfurt Airport to San Diego has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central San Diego is roughly 35 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).

  • The trip will take about 2 hours 15 minutes on public transport.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to CLD. Here are a few options where you can check in after your FRA to San Diego flight:

  • Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare availability and rates from Budget, Hertz and Avis.

  • In general, the sooner you book, the better the prices and vehicle selection. Reserve your ride from CLD the moment you know your dates.

Best time to go to San Diego

  • Visit San Diego during peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Frankfurt Airport to San Diego in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.

  • Lock in a Frankfurt Airport to San Diego plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from FRA to San Diego in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

More about San Diego

  • Start your San Diego trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt Airport to San Diego, check out our range of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. USS Midway Museum, San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned San Diego itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen San Diego, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey about 110 miles north-west to Los Angeles to tick off its leading sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Phoenix is another essential stop in United States and is around 300 miles east of San Diego. No journey is complete without experiencing Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Frankfurt to San Diego

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