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$564+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — SFO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
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 Monday

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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 November 21, 2024.

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AranGrant
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$624
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$564
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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco
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 November 21, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/46:55 amFRA - SFO
2 stops26h 00mDelta
Fri 4/1110:30 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop26h 20mDelta
Deal found 11/20$625
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/237:10 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop28h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 1/115:30 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop15h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$627
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1010:05 amFRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/2411:55 amSFO - FRA
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$628
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Mon 12/910:15 amFRA - SFO
2 stops21h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/256:00 amSFO - FRA
1 stop16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$637
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/38:45 pmFRA - SFO
2 stops25h 30mSWISS
Tue 12/1012:50 pmSFO - FRA
2 stops15h 50mSWISS
Deal found 11/20$643
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/272:15 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop30h 35mKLM
Wed 12/111:50 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop18h 25mKLM
Deal found 11/20$647
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/48:30 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop28h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 4/117:40 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop34h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/20$649
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/99:45 amFRA - SFO
1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/232:10 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop35h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$659
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/39:30 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop24h 45mLufthansa
Tue 12/102:40 pmSFO - FRA
Nonstop10h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 11/20$670
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2710:50 amFRA - SFO
1 stop19h 21mIberia
Wed 12/41:55 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop32h 20mIberia
Deal found 11/20$685
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 11/256:00 amFRA - SFO
1 stop17h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 11/274:35 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop34h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/20$694
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/310:15 amFRA - SFO
2 stops18h 52mAir Canada
Sun 1/128:30 amSFO - FRA
2 stops18h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 11/20$720

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 4/30

12:20 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop15h 38m

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

10:50 am-9:10 am

1 stop13h 20m

$624

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 4/21

1:50 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop17h 23m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

4:30 pm-12:40 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$625

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 4/28

9:55 am-8:07 pm

2 stops19h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

6:30 am-6:30 am

1 stop15h 00m

$630

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 5/1

12:20 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop15h 38m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

9:05 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$633

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 4/11

11:30 am-11:08 pm

2 stops20h 38m

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

4:19 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops21h 21m

$634

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/29

9:20 am-8:44 pm

1 stop20h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

7:20 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$635

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 1/9

10:40 am-8:54 pm

1 stop19h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

2:45 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops18h 05m

$642

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 12/3

8:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops25h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 12/10

12:50 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops15h 50m

$643

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 4/30

9:40 am-6:00 pm

1 stop17h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

3:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$644

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 5/3

11:40 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop11h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

4:30 pm-12:40 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$653

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CombigoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 November 15, 2024.

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 64 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 $381). 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 November 21, 2024.

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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 27% 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 November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Monday evenings 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.

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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from FRA to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 November 21, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines 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.
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
531 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was great, the seats were comfy but in need of better lumbar support. I was disappointed in the movie selection. No classics, a lot of sci-fi/fantasy that hold no interest for me. All in all, B+ rating.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
531 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
531 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was great, the seats were comfy but in need of better lumbar support. I was disappointed in the movie selection. No classics, a lot of sci-fi/fantasy that hold no interest for me. All in all, B+ rating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
531 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was great, the seats were comfy but in need of better lumbar support. I was disappointed in the movie selection. No classics, a lot of sci-fi/fantasy that hold no interest for me. All in all, B+ rating.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
531 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was great, the seats were comfy but in need of better lumbar support. I was disappointed in the movie selection. No classics, a lot of sci-fi/fantasy that hold no interest for me. All in all, B+ rating.

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,300 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
531 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was great, the seats were comfy but in need of better lumbar support. I was disappointed in the movie selection. No classics, a lot of sci-fi/fantasy that hold no interest for me. All in all, B+ rating.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
805 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
531 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was great, the seats were comfy but in need of better lumbar support. I was disappointed in the movie selection. No classics, a lot of sci-fi/fantasy that hold no interest for me. All in all, B+ rating.

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 11 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 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 $624, United Airlines will fly you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $625 and $627, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 14% 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 Aer Lingus, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $564. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Scandinavian Airlines, 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 (67%), United Airlines (59%), Air New Zealand (59%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $474. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - San Francisco) can be booked for $456 on average our data indicates $1,445 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 $381). 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 9 airlines flying from Frankfurt to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$270Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$427Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$461Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$530Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$548Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$558Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
CondorCheapest$559Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$559Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$566Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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