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$579+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — SFO
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 30, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$579
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February

Average price

$722

Good round-trip deal

$634 or less

Good one-way deal

$621 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/910:15 amFRA - SFO
1 stop17h 51mBritish Airways
Sat 2/229:00 amSFO - FRA
1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/30$579
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/306:40 amFRA - SFO
2 stops19h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/211:18 pmSFO - FRA
2 stops19h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$580
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/136:55 amFRA - SFO
1 stop13h 55mDelta
Mon 2/2410:15 amSFO - FRA
2 stops16h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/30$586
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/161:20 pmFRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/27:25 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$588
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/211:30 amFRA - SFO
2 stops19h 49mFinnair
Sun 9/213:00 pmSFO - FRA
2 stops33h 20mFinnair
Deal found 1/30$601
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/27:55 amFRA - SFO
1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/162:40 pmSFO - FRA
Nonstop10h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$602
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/11:15 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Fri 3/76:50 pmSFO - FRA
Nonstop11h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 1/30$605
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/710:15 amFRA - SFO
2 stops19h 41mAir Canada
Sun 3/168:30 amSFO - FRA
2 stops18h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 1/29$611
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/56:30 amFRA - SFO
2 stops25h 16mIberia
Sat 3/812:24 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop33h 51mIberia
Deal found 1/30$621
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/29:50 amFRA - SFO
2 stops22h 28mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 3/165:55 amSFO - FRA
2 stops19h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/30$625
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/219:55 amFRA - SFO
1 stop20h 50mBrussels Airlines
Sat 5/37:45 pmSFO - FRA
2 stops30h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 1/30$639
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:40 amFRA - SFO
1 stop18h 55mSWISS
Fri 10/32:20 pmSFO - FRA
2 stops17h 30mSWISS
Deal found 1/29$681

Find flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco 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 30, 2025.

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FRA - SFO

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Frankfurt am Main

Sun 2/9

10:15 am-7:06 pm

1 stop17h 51m

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

9:00 am-8:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

$579

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 3/23

7:30 am-9:41 am

2 stops34h 11m

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

7:20 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$580

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 2/13

6:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop13h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

10:15 am-11:15 am

2 stops16h 00m

$586

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 2/16

1:20 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 3/2

7:25 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$588

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 2/25

9:45 am-8:07 pm

2 stops19h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

7:00 am-11:10 am

2 stops19h 10m

$591

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 3/19

9:35 am-5:25 pm

1 stop15h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 4/5

7:15 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

$602

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 3/3

6:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

7:15 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$607

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 3/21

10:05 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 4/4

1:10 pm-9:10 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$615

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 3/5

6:30 am-10:46 pm

2 stops25h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 3/8

12:24 pm-7:15 am

1 stop33h 51m

$621

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 3/2

9:50 am-11:18 pm

2 stops22h 28m

San Francisco

Sun 3/16

5:55 am-9:40 am

2 stops19h 45m

$625

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Frankfurt to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Frankfurt with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 43 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 FRA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Frankfurt to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 26, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Frankfurt to San Francisco. 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 30, 2025.

The most flights from FRA to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Finnair from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

KLM
7.8
Good
1,335 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
786 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Frankfurt to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Frankfurt am Main?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from Frankfurt am Main; the airport handles an average of 8 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from Frankfurt am Main. It is only a 11.8 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $579, British Airways will fly you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $580 and $582, respectively. British Airways is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $623. However, be on the lookout for offers from Iberia and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco for a low price.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco on time: Air Canada (59%), United Airlines (51%), Air New Zealand (51%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $582. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - San Francisco) can be booked for $498 on average our data indicates $1,814 when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 8 airlines flying from Frankfurt to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$270Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$461Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$515Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$539Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
CondorCheapest$560Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$569Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$570Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$578Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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