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$390+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt am Main

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Jan 9 — Jan 161
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The best prices from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in April or October, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt am Main (FK0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$744
(StudentUniverse)

One-way from

$390
(Orbitz)

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Average price

$1,045
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 4, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1110:35 amSFO - FRA
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/2311:50 amFRA - SFO
1 stop16h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$740
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/51:31 pmSFO - FRA
2 stops21h 14mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 2/284:05 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop32h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/4$743
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/77:15 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop18h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 2/115:45 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop29h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/3$745
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sun 1/196:50 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 2/36:20 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/3$761
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/128:30 amSFO - HHN
3 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/235:45 amHHN - SFO
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$772
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Wed 6/44:30 pmSFO - FRA
Nonstop11h 10mCondor
Tue 6/1711:40 amFRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 50mCondor
Deal found 1/4$781
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Thu 4/33:15 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop16h 50mITA Airways
Mon 4/75:55 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop28h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 1/3$821
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/96:31 amSFO - FRA
1 stop19h 19mSingapore Airlines
Thu 3/138:20 amFRA - SFO
1 stop19h 12mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/4$894
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Wed 2/125:20 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop16h 50mAer Lingus
Tue 3/1110:50 amFRA - SFO
2 stops20h 30mAer Lingus
Deal found 1/4$905

Find flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 4, 2025.

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SFO - FRA

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San Francisco

Sun 5/11

10:35 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 5/23

11:50 am-7:19 pm

1 stop16h 29m

$740

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Wed 2/5

1:31 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops21h 14m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 2/28

4:05 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$743

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

7:15 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 2/11

5:45 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$745

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

6:50 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 2/3

6:20 pm-11:05 am

1 stop25h 45m

$761

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

4:30 pm-12:40 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 5/3

11:40 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop11h 50m

$770

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - HHN

SFOHHN

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

8:30 am-10:45 pm

3 stops30h 15m

Frankfurt-Hahn

Sun 3/23

5:45 am-9:10 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$772

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

3:15 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 4/7

5:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$821

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

5:20 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/11

10:50 am-11:20 pm

2 stops20h 30m

$905

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

11:35 am-12:30 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$390

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

4:30 pm-12:40 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$392

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main. Price data was last updated on December 27, 2024.

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. 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?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main (average of $729). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,112). 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 am Main. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 4, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main 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 31% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main. Price data was last updated on June 30, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 4, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to FK0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Frankfurt am Main by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main 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 when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Frankfurt am Main by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main, 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 am Main

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt am Main. 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 am Main. Reviews last updated January 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Scandinavian Airlines, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Lufthansa from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
478 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,966 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

China Southern
7.4
Good
84 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 11 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 round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $744 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Turkish Airlines, starting at $745 and $761 round-trip. Users have found that Scandinavian Airlines is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $399. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main for a low price.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main consider choosing Air Canada (82%), United Airlines (71%) or Air New Zealand (71%) 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?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is $355. On average you can expect to pay $4,179. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Frankfurt am Main), can usually be booked for $470.

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

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

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

    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 am Main.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main (average of $729). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,112). 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 am Main

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main. 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 January 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$373Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$476Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$490Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$560Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$570Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$645Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$675Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$719Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$756Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$757Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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