Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco (FRA - SFO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$672	Lufthansa, United 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sat, Jun 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is currently $672
Cheapest one-way flight	$434	American 1 stop 21 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is currently $434
Cheapest nonstop flights	$681	United Nonstop 12 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Thu, Jul 2	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is currently $681
Last-minute weekend getaway	$681	Air Canada 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is currently $681
Cheapest business class flights	$2,980	Alaska, Condor 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Thu, Aug 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is currently $2,980

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 September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $550–590
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $760–940

Popular airlines from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

United

Nonstop

from $672

Typical price: $650–1,050

14 weekly nonstop flights

FRA - SFO Every day

48 weekly connecting flights

FRA - SFO Every day
Lufthansa

Nonstop

from $681

Typical price: $670–1,150

7 weekly nonstop flights

FRA - SFO Every day

20 weekly connecting flights

FRA - SFO Every day
Condor

Nonstop

from $657

Typical price: $680–1,100

3 weekly nonstop flights

FRA - SFO Every Mon, Fri, Sun
American

from $686

Typical price: $630–1,400

42 weekly connecting flights

FRA - SFO Every day
Delta

from $671

Typical price: $650–1,200

26 weekly connecting flights

FRA - SFO Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,084

Typical price: $920–1,800

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 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 September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $550 to $590.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa, United from $672. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $434.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $672, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 20.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $681, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 2.
The cheapest Condor flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $657, flying from May 14 to May 28.
The cheapest American flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $686, flying from May 14 to May 28.
The cheapest Delta flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $671, flying from May 10 to May 23.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $1,084, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco starts at $672 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sat, Jun 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $434 and departs on Wed, May 13.

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 48 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 20 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Condor offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Condor flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
American offers 42 connecting flights per week. American flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Delta offers 26 connecting flights per week. Delta 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.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa, United from $672. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $434.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $672, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 20.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $681, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 2.
The cheapest Condor flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $657, flying from May 14 to May 28.
The cheapest American flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $686, flying from May 14 to May 28.
The cheapest Delta flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $671, flying from May 10 to May 23.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is $1,084, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 3.

United, Lufthansa and Condor 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.
There are 3 Condor direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco per week. Flights are available on Monday, Friday and Sunday.

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 $681 is offered by Air Canada from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

United, Lufthansa and Condor 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.
There are 3 Condor direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco per week. Flights are available on Monday, Friday and Sunday.

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 $681 from Thu, Jun 18 to Thu, Jul 2 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 $2,980 from Thu, Jul 23 to Thu, Aug 6 with Alaska, Condor.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco start at $672 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sat, Jun 20.

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 $681 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Air Canada.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco at price $681 is offered by Air Canada from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

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.