Cheap flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

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Cheapest round-trip flights $590
Tap Air Portugal 1 stop 32 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is currently $590
Cheapest one-way flight $450
Alaska, Condor 1 stop 18 hr Wed, Apr 22
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is currently $450
Cheapest nonstop flights $640
Condor Nonstop 12 hr Sun, May 10 — Mon, May 25
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is currently $640
Last-minute weekend getaway $550
Tap Air Portugal 1 stop 19 hr Fri, Mar 6 — Sun, Mar 8
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is currently $550
Cheapest business class flights $2,369
Condor, WestJet 1 stop 31 hr Fri, May 29 — Thu, Jun 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is currently $2,369
Fastest flight 10 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main takes 10 hr 45 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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $580–880
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $810–1,150

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $1,004
    Typical price: $970–2,150
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - FRA Every day
    73 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FRA Every day
  • Lufthansa
    Nonstop
    from $1,054
    Typical price: $1,000–2,200
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - FRA Every day
    11 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FRA Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Emirates
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FRA Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $769
    Typical price: $850–1,950
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FRA Every day
  • American
    from $1,021
    Typical price: $970–2,200
    19 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FRA Every day
  • Scandinavian Airlines
    from $861
    Typical price: $690–2,600
    18 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FRA Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

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

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 43 min 116 mi
  • Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Cologne Germany 2 hr 6 min 85 mi

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

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $580 to $880.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main recently found on Google Flights was with Tap Air Portugal from $590. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Condor from $450.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is $1,004, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is $1,054, flying from May 1 to May 14.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is $769, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is $1,021, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
  • The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is $861, flying from May 1 to May 14.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main starts at $590 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $450 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.
10 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.
Many people visit Frankfurt in the spring and early summer (Mar–Jun) and in the fall, when it’s sunny and mild (Sep–Oct). Summer can be hot, and winter can bring snow, rain and sleet. Popular events include the Museum Embankment Festival (Aug), with arts and crafts stalls, music and culinary highlights from around the world; the Frankfurt Book Fair (Oct); the Apple Wine Festival (Aug), celebrating folklore and and the city’s most famous beverage; and the Christmas Market (Nov–Dec).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.
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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main 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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 73 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main are:
  • Lufthansa offers 7 nonstop flights and 11 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .
  • Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .
  • American offers 19 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .
  • Scandinavian Airlines offers 18 connecting flights per week. Scandinavian Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main recently found on Google Flights was with Tap Air Portugal from $590. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Condor from $450.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is $1,004, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is $1,054, flying from May 1 to May 14.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is $769, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is $1,021, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
  • The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is $861, flying from May 1 to May 14.
United and Lufthansa fly direct from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.
  • There are 14 United direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Lufthansa direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main 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 San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main at price $550 is offered by Tap Air Portugal from Fri, Mar 6 to Sun, Mar 8.
United and Lufthansa fly direct from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.
  • There are 14 United direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Lufthansa direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main 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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main start at $640 from Sun, May 10 to Mon, May 25 with Condor.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, 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 San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main start at $2,369 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 11 with Condor, WestJet.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main start at $590 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, 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 San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main starts at $550 from Fri, Mar 6 to Sun, Mar 8 with Tap Air Portugal.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main at price $550 is offered by Tap Air Portugal from Fri, Mar 6 to Sun, Mar 8.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, 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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