How to get from San Diego to Frankfurt

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Denver: about 14h 55m including the connection. Other options: via Portland, London, Los Angeles and Minneapolis. Two tickets from $894.

Flights from San Diego to Frankfurt

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver
14h 55m
two tickets, via Denver
$894
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,827 mi (9,377 km)
fastest
Via Denver
14h 55m
with the connection
San Diego to Denver flight 2h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to Frankfurt flight 9h 30m
two ticketsfrom $894
Via Portland
15h
with the connection
San Diego to Portland flight 1h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Portland to Frankfurt flight 10h 15m
Via London
United Kingdom
15h
with the connection
San Diego to London flight 10h 40m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Frankfurt: Stansted.
London to Frankfurt flight 1h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,205
Via Los Angeles
15h 1m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Frankfurt flight 10h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,006
Via Minneapolis
15h 18m
with the connection
San Diego to Minneapolis flight 3h 38m
Connection of about 3h
Minneapolis to Frankfurt flight 8h 40m

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.

When to visit Frankfurt

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August and September, +20° to +26° by day. In November it is +9° by day and +4° at night, with 14 rainy days.

Jan
+6° 0° 13 days
Feb
+8° +1° 11 days
Mar
+12° +2° 10 days
Apr
+15° +5° 12 days
May
+20° +10° 12 days
Jun
+26° +15° 10 days
Jul
+26° +15° 12 days
Aug
+26° +16° 10 days
Sep
+21° +12° 12 days
Oct
+16° +8° 12 days
Nov
+9° +4° 14 days
Dec
+6° +1° 12 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Frankfurt?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Frankfurt?
Via Denver: 2h 25m to the connection, 9h 30m after it, about 14h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Frankfurt with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Denver from $894. 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 San Diego and Frankfurt?
Denver (14h 55m total), Portland (15h total), London (15h total), Los Angeles (15h 1m total) and Minneapolis (15h 18m total).
How far is Frankfurt from San Diego?
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.