How to get from Frankfurt to San Diego

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Los Angeles: about 15h 34m including the connection. Other options: via Denver, Las Vegas, Munich and London. Two tickets from $880.

Flights from Frankfurt to San Diego

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Los Angeles
15h 34m
two tickets, via Las Vegas
$880
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,827 mi (9,377 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
United States
15h 34m
with the connection
Frankfurt to Los Angeles flight 11h 35m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $1,798
Via Denver
United States
15h 50m
with the connection
Frankfurt to Denver flight 10h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to San Diego flight 2h 30m
two ticketsfrom $2,145
Via Las Vegas
United States
15h 50m
with the connection
Frankfurt to Las Vegas flight 11h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to San Diego flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $880
Via Munich
15h 55m
with the connection
Frankfurt to Munich flight 55m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to San Diego flight 12h
Via London
United Kingdom
16h
with the connection
Frankfurt to London flight 1h 40m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Stansted. Departure to San Diego: London Heathrow.
London to San Diego flight 11h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,348

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Frankfurt to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way to fly from Frankfurt to San Diego?
Via Los Angeles: 11h 35m to the connection, 59m after it, about 15h 34m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Frankfurt to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $880. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Frankfurt and San Diego?
Los Angeles (15h 34m total), Denver (15h 50m total), Las Vegas (15h 50m total), Munich (15h 55m total) and London (16h total).
How far is San Diego from Frankfurt?
5,827 mi (9,377 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.