Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $556
Alaska, Condor 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Thu, Feb 5
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is currently $556
Cheapest one-way flight $467
American, Finnair 2 stops 19 hr Sun, Feb 15
The cheapest one-way flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is currently $467
Cheapest nonstop flights $731
United Nonstop 12 hr Thu, Jan 15 — Wed, Jan 28
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is currently $731
Last-minute weekend getaway $684
Alaska, Condor 1 stop 22 hr Sat, Nov 22 — Mon, Nov 24
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is currently $684
Cheapest business class flights $2,903
Tap Air Portugal 1 stop 42 hr Sun, Feb 15 — Mon, Mar 2
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is currently $2,903
Fastest flight 11 hr 30 min The fastest nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco takes 11 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $520–580
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $750–930

Popular airlines from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $724
    Typical price: $570–1,050
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - SFO Every day
    69 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - SFO Every day
  • Lufthansa
    Nonstop
    from $727
    Typical price: $580–1,150
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - SFO Every day
    30 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - SFO Every day
  • American
    from $722
    Typical price: $590–1,300
    63 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $718
    Typical price: $580–1,200
    24 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - SFO Every day
  • Emirates
    21 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - SFO Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $887
    Typical price: $970–1,900
    21 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Frankfurt am Main

  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
    Frankfurt am Main Germany 27 min 7 mi
  • Hahn Airport (HHN)
    Frankfurt am Main Germany 1 hr 31 min 64 mi
  • Duesseldorf Airport (DUS)
    Düsseldorf Germany 2 hr 41 min 116 mi
  • Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Cologne Germany 2 hr 5 min 85 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 33 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

When are the cheapest days to fly from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
The cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $520 to $580.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska, Condor from $556. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Finnair from $467.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $724, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $727, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 25.
  • The cheapest American flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $722, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $718, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $887, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco starts at $556 from Thu, Jan 22 to Thu, Feb 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $467 and departs on Sun, Feb 15.
How long does it take to fly from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
11 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco.
When should you fly to San Francisco, United States?
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What is the best airline to fly from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 69 connecting flights per week. United flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco are:
  • Lufthansa offers 7 nonstop flights and 30 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • American offers 63 connecting flights per week. American flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Delta offers 24 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska, Condor from $556. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Finnair from $467.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $724, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $727, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 25.
  • The cheapest American flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $722, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $718, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $887, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
Which airlines have direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
United and Lufthansa fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco.
  • There are 14 United direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Lufthansa direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco at price $684 is offered by Alaska, Condor from Sat, Nov 22 to Mon, Nov 24.
Which airlines have direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
United and Lufthansa fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco.
  • There are 14 United direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Lufthansa direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
When are direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco available?
There are direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco start at $731 from Thu, Jan 15 to Wed, Jan 28 with United.
How can I find nonstop flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
What are the cheapest business class flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco start at $2,903 from Sun, Feb 15 to Mon, Mar 2 with Tap Air Portugal.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco start at $556 from Thu, Jan 22 to Thu, Feb 5.
How can I book business class trips from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
To book business class trips from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
Are there any last-minute deals from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco starts at $684 from Sat, Nov 22 to Mon, Nov 24 with Alaska, Condor.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco at price $684 is offered by Alaska, Condor from Sat, Nov 22 to Mon, Nov 24.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?
To find last-minute flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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