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$608+ 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — SFO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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

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FlightHub
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3 stars

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This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/2511:25 amFRA - SFO
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 12/308:40 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/18$610
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/2511:25 amFRA - SFO
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/175:30 pmSFO - FRA
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$672
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/275:50 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop27h 00mKLM
Tue 12/318:00 amSFO - FRA
1 stop15h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/17$682
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/2511:40 amFRA - SFO
1 stop21h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 12/306:00 amSFO - FRA
2 stops16h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/18$686
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/257:05 amFRA - SFO
2 stops24h 43mDelta
Wed 1/81:50 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop18h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/17$689
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2810:50 amFRA - SFO
1 stop17h 22mFinnair
Tue 1/1410:18 amSFO - FRA
1 stop35h 57mFinnair
Deal found 12/18$701
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/281:20 pmFRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/252:20 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop13h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$723
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sat 12/2810:05 amFRA - SFO
1 stop20h 37mAir Canada
Tue 1/148:33 amSFO - FRA
2 stops18h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$732
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/278:05 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop26h 05mAir France
Sun 1/123:40 pmSFO - FRA
2 stops18h 35mAir France
Deal found 12/17$748
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/299:45 amFRA - SFO
1 stop21h 06mBrussels Airlines
Sun 1/1212:50 pmSFO - FRA
2 stops17h 50mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 12/18$843
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/2610:50 amFRA - SFO
1 stop19h 11mIberia
Wed 1/18:30 amSFO - FRA
1 stop13h 45mIberia
Deal found 12/16$881
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/256:00 amFRA - SFO
1 stop17h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 1/64:40 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop21h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/18$907

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 December 18, 2024.

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FRA - SFO

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Frankfurt am Main

Fri 1/17

9:35 am-4:25 pm

1 stop15h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

2:40 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop10h 50m

$608

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 1/13

7:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 1/26

1:30 pm-9:35 am

Nonstop11h 05m

$609

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 3/7

10:15 am-8:46 pm

2 stops19h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

8:30 am-7:25 am

1 stop14h 55m

$610

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 1/13

11:35 am-12:22 am

2 stops21h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 1/26

5:30 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$611

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 3/6

9:35 am-4:25 pm

1 stop15h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 3/27

8:25 am-6:30 am

1 stop14h 05m

$613

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 1/13

6:55 am-11:17 pm

2 stops25h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 1/26

6:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops18h 00m

$635

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 1/17

12:10 pm-12:22 am

2 stops21h 12m

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

5:30 pm-9:25 am

2 stops30h 55m

$639

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 1/13

11:40 am-12:14 am

2 stops21h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 1/26

6:05 am-7:50 am

2 stops16h 45m

$647

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 1/31

7:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop20h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

12:32 am-8:50 am

1 stop23h 18m

$649

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 2/3

9:05 am-4:25 pm

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

7:25 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$654

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 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 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

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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 December 13, 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 December 18, 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 in the afternoon 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 December 16, 2024.

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. 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 December 18, 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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Lufthansa, Air Canada and United 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
497 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,285 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
787 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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 11 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 $609, Lufthansa will fly you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $610 and $613, respectively. Lufthansa is priced at 17% 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 Lufthansa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $679. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Icelandair, 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 (63%), Air New Zealand (56%), Lufthansa (56%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $607. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - San Francisco) can be booked for $498 on average our data indicates $1,529 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 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$270Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$461Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$515Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$538Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
CondorCheapest$559Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$567Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$570Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$570Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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