Frankfurt

$411+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FRA
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in October or April, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$686
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$411
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,066

Good round-trip deal

$779 or less

Good one-way deal

$577 or less
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From San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main
One-way flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($152 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/114:20 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop35h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 8/267:40 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop27h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/26$684
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/214:30 pmSFO - FRA
Nonstop11h 10mCondor
Sun 6/811:40 amFRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 50mCondor
Deal found 3/25$687
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/198:20 amSFO - FRA
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/211:40 amFRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$690
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/67:40 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop34h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/158:30 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop29h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$694
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/226:45 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/63:05 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$801
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Mon 10/1312:32 amSFO - FRA
1 stop25h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/109:35 amFRA - SFO
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$835
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Wed 3/266:20 amSFO - FRA
1 stop19h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 4/28:35 amFRA - SFO
1 stop20h 19mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/26$853

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Frankfurt

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

4:20 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop35h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 8/26

7:40 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$684

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

4:30 pm-12:40 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 6/8

11:40 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop11h 50m

$687

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

8:20 am-12:30 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/2

11:40 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop11h 50m

$690

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

7:40 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 9/15

8:30 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$694

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

6:45 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop33h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/6

3:05 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$801

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

2:18 pm-10:10 am

2 stops34h 52m

$411

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

7:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$424

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

6:05 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 35m

$439

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

4:30 pm-12:40 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$490

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

7:20 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$497

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Polaris Business Class features lie-flat seats, Saks bedding, and access to exclusive lounges.


United's Premium Plus offers extra legroom, upgraded meals, and two checked bags on international flights.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Allegris cabins offer 31-inch pitch seats with adjustable headrests for enhanced comfort.


Lufthansa's Sleeper's Row offers extra space with a mattress and blanket for long-haul comfort.

Read more about Lufthansaby Blane Bachelor
Airports
SFO

Save time by ordering meals for pickup from restaurants via the SFO2Go program during busy times.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
FRA

For a quick city transfer, take the S8 or S9 trains from Terminal 1 to Frankfurt's main station in about 15 minutes.

Read more about FRAby Blane Bachelor
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Lufthansa and FRA

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Frankfurt from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,082). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to FRA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Frankfurt. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 8 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day. 13 airlines have flights to Frankfurt am Main from San Francisco on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Condor is currently your cheapest option to Frankfurt am Main Airport, with prices starting at $686. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with the lowest prices starting at $695 and $722, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Scandinavian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $424. Users have also found prices from $433 and $490 on WestJet and Condor, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport consider choosing Air Canada (79%), United Airlines (75%) or Air New Zealand (75%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport is generally $3,730, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $465. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Frankfurt am Main), you can expect to pay $577 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Frankfurt flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,082). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$253Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$505Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$506Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$556Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$560Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$651Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$726Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$729Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$739Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$790Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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