Award flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Diego (SAN)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for FRA→SAN. Lowest economy: 14,552 miles + $400.33 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $155.83 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $174.29 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Frankfurt (FRA) to San Diego (SAN) at a glance
- From
- Frankfurt am Main International, Frankfurt, Germany (FRA)
- To
- San Diego International, San Diego, California, United States (SAN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and premium economy, via Lufthansa Miles & More
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) and 16 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- Most dates with space
- 135 of 136 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Diego (SAN)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 14,552 pts + $400.33 | 1 stopNonstop from 14,552 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 6 | 81 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $362.18 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 45 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $153.99 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | — | 135 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $308.49 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 109 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 27,000 pts + $159.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 122 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 27,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +4 more | 2 | 56 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $173.99 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 9+ | 120 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $224.10 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 7 | 133 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $153.99 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +12 more | 9+ | 116 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 65 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $143.96 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 62 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $411.11 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 1 | 99 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 65,000 pts + $170.79 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 65 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $333.29 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 49 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $154.19 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 122 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $404.69 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 101 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 44,548 pts + $579.33 | 1 stopNonstop from 44,548 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +1 more | 6 | 78 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $174.29 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 4 | 103 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $153.99 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), Brussels Airlines (SN) +2 more | 9+ | 116 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 79,324 pts + $201.00 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 1 | 131 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,300 pts + $1,134.86 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 1 | 89 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 96,000 pts + $159.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 119 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 719,900 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $155.83 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 132 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 57,655 pts + $1,001.03 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 66 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $543.29 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 105 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $177.03Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) | 3 | 31 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $229.44Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +2 more | 3 | 123 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 77,500 pts + $519.88 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $154.69Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +8 more | 1 | 116 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 110,700 pts + $1,062.72Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 2 | 52 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $473.29 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 5 | 10 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 340,000 pts + $1,098.10 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 9+ | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 57,655 pts + $1,041.19 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $174.29 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 3 | 106 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $191.99 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $154.69 | 3 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 44 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 335,000 pts + $159.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 122 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Lufthansa Miles & More | 14,552 pts + $412.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $422.00 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $159.89 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $224.50 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Lufthansa Miles & More | 57,655 pts + $1,041.19 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $174.29 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $155.89 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 380,000 pts + $160.35 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 14,552 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 9 dates.
- Premium economy: nonstop from 44,548 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 7 dates.
Best months to fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Diego (SAN) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14,555 · Miles & More (6 dates) | 44,550 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 14,552 · Miles & More (13 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (19 dates) | 57,655 · Miles & More (1 date) | |
| 14,552 · Miles & More (10 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | |
| 14,552 · Miles & More (13 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (22 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 14,552 · Miles & More (11 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | |
| 14,552 · Miles & More (10 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | |
| 14,555 · Miles & More (1 date) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 270,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 14,552 · Miles & More (8 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 250,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 14,555 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 44,550 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 60,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 260,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 14,555 · Miles & More (6 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (22 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (22 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (22 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 50,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 129,000 · Qantas (1 date) | 260,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 66,500 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 214,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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- In economy, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 14,552 miles + $400.33; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $154.19; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $155.83; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 70,000 points + $174.29; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Diego (SAN)
What's the lowest Frankfurt (FRA) to San Diego (SAN) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 14,552 miles + $400.33 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Oct 1, 2026, 00:06 UTC for a Dec 5, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed economy award space on 81 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 22:15 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $155.83 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 21:28 UTC for an Oct 28, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 132 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 22:15 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Diego (SAN)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 135 dates, premium economy 122 dates, business class 132 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 133 dates, premium economy 131 dates, business class 123 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 120 dates, premium economy 103 dates, business class 31 dates, first class 106 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 65 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 65 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 122 dates, premium economy 119 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 122 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 49 dates, business class 10 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 56 dates, premium economy 2 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Diego (SAN)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and premium economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 14,552 miles with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Diego (SAN)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Diego (SAN)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 14,552 miles with Miles & More (13 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (23 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.