Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $646
American 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Wed, Apr 22
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is currently $646
Cheapest one-way flight $484
American, Finnair 2 stops 20 hr Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is currently $484
Cheapest nonstop flights $721
United Nonstop 12 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is currently $721
Last-minute weekend getaway $690
American 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is currently $690
Cheapest business class flights $3,632
Alaska, Icelandair 2 stops 18 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is currently $3,632
Fastest flight 11 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco takes 11 hr 15 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 $685
    Typical price: $580–1,050
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - SFO Every day
    80 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - SFO Every day
  • Lufthansa
    Nonstop
    from $711
    Typical price: $600–1,100
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - SFO Every day
    28 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - SFO Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • American
    from $655
    Typical price: $600–1,350
    63 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - SFO Every day
  • Emirates
    21 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - SFO Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $861
    Typical price: $930–1,850
    21 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - SFO Every day
  • Scandinavian Airlines
    from $810
    Typical price: $670–2,100
    19 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 42 min 116 mi
  • Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Cologne Germany 2 hr 7 min 85 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 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

The cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $520 to $580.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with American from $646. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Finnair from $484.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $685, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $711, flying from Apr 24 to May 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $655, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $861, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $810, flying from Apr 16 to May 1.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco starts at $646 from Thu, Apr 9 to Wed, Apr 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $484 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.
11 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco.
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).
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 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 80 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 28 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) .
  • 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) .
  • Scandinavian Airlines offers 19 connecting flights per week. Scandinavian 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.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with American from $646. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Finnair from $484.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $685, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $711, flying from Apr 24 to May 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $655, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $861, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $810, flying from Apr 16 to May 1.
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.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco at price $690 is offered by American from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.
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.
There are direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco start at $721 from Sat, Apr 25 to Mon, May 11 with United.
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.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco start at $3,632 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17 with Alaska, Icelandair.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco start at $646 from Thu, Apr 9 to Wed, Apr 22.
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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco starts at $690 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco at price $690 is offered by American from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.
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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