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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$652
Typical prices: $792-$617
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FRA - SFO • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$652
Typical prices: $1,050-$843
Lufthansa
Tue 6/30Tue 7/14
FRA - SFO • Non-stop
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Lufthansa Premium Economy adds more space and an extra checked bag on long-haul.
Lufthansa offers 11 special meals; Condor adds 4K screens and Bluetooth entertainment.
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco (FRA-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Frankfurt to San Francisco

Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 29
American Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 8:30 pm
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SFO
22h 50m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 1:50 pm
SFO
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FRA
21h 35m
2 stops
$652American Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 30
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6:35 am - 5:37 pm
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SFO
20h 02m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
SFO
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FRA
19h 30m
1 stop
$653British Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 23
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7:00 am - 11:45 am
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SFO
13h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:50 am
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FRA
18h 50m
1 stop
$654Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Sun, Sep 6
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8:50 pm - 5:49 pm
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SFO
29h 59m
2 stops
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4:35 pm - 10:20 pm
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FRA
20h 45m
1 stop
$655British Airways
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20
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6:35 am - 11:22 pm
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SFO
25h 47m
2 stops
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7:30 pm - 10:20 pm
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FRA
17h 50m
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$656British Airways
Mon, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 19
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6:35 am - 11:22 pm
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SFO
25h 47m
2 stops
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4:35 pm - 9:25 am
SFO
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FRA
31h 50m
1 stop
$657British Airways
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Sep 5
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2:15 pm - 11:58 pm
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SFO
18h 43m
2 stops
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10:35 pm - 8:40 am
SFO
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FRA
25h 05m
1 stop
$658Delta
Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Aug 30
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5:30 pm - 7:45 pm
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SFO
11h 15mnonstop
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1:05 pm - 12:05 pm
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14h 00m
1 stop
$659Lufthansa
Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 19
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2:15 pm - 12:17 am
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19h 02m
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10:10 pm - 8:55 am
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25h 45m
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$660Delta
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Sep 6
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2:15 pm - 11:58 pm
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18h 43m
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6:13 am - 9:35 am
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18h 22m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Frankfurt to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Frankfurt Airport, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost $688 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $949 and $877 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $701 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco

 
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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$550
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco was $545 for a one-way ticket and $652 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Frankfurt Airport and San Francisco?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Frankfurt Airport and on arrival in San Francisco.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco?

    Frankfurt Airport airport is called Frankfurt am Main and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco flight route: Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and SWISS.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Frankfurt Airport and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco?

    There are nonstop flights from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $828 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $841 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Frankfurt Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Frankfurt Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Frankfurt Airport and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Frankfurt Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $570 or less one-way and $701 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

Monday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Tuesday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Wednesday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Thursday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Saturday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Tuesday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Wednesday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Thursday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Saturday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Frankfurt to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8407 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

2.0 MediocreTravis, Jun 2026
SFO - LAX
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Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

The flight got delayed. They forgot to bring the drinks when I asked for it. The toilet is messy.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Crew was great! Good meals. Had room to stretch out

How can you rate a flight when it is canceled after you leave the gate & 3 hours into sitting there or in remote area of airport after mechanical problems

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

The food on this flight was better than what we had getting to Rome. The flight was comfortable and the staff was great. One of the staff members was a stickler about the blankets in the aisle, which I get, but still. Overall, great flight and will fly with them again!

The legroom was lacking and the entertainment system lacked adequate selection of older films. Modern films are generally not very good.

The flight attendants were wonderful - one man put my carry on in the bin for me. Very attentive service. Loved the blanket and pillow waiting for me in economy. Food was excellent which is a surprise given the reputation of any airline food. Wine was fine with the meals. Delighted with the new movies - flight went by very quickly. I would definitely fly Lufthansa again.

My flight was cancelled, but it was not Kayak's fault. Kayak did require me to pay for the ticket twice to two different venders who paid Lufthansa. Kayak/Lufthansa owes me for the first booking I made first was fraudulent on the part of the subcontracting ticket seller. There will be litigation over this issue under the current passenger protection laws.

flight was half full, plenty of empty seats, was able to lie down across 4 seats, food was good, arrived on time

Generally good. Not their fault but the design of the Boeing 747 had seating supports directly in line with my legs. So my legs always had to straddle this support which caused body misallignment. Such poor design from Boeing. There was no USB port for me to charge my phone. The screen touch control was very poor.

I like crew. They are friendly. The flight was delayed to take off for 1hr and that caused panic at Houston Airport to catch connecting flight due to security check delay. If it has reached on time I would have sufficient time in collecting bags and security check

How about changing the personal out to more friendly human beings? This team was pretty arrogant. No fun!!

It was good. The seats in economy weren’t bad

Wonderful staff. The boarding process can be improved a little better by adequate prior communication but all in all they did fine. However the boarding gate was quite unfreindly to elderly and who needs help with sevral stairs.

The flight was fine. The food was much better on the second flight. I have NEVER paid for a carry on bag on a zero economy flight booking. I'm very dissappointed about that, and will never fly Condor again.

Great crew. Food was pretty good. Seats are narrow and internet is expensive

This Condir premium economy is terrible. All it is is a few extra inches of legroom in an economy seat. British airways premium economy is the same as a first class domestic seat, wider with more recline. Plus the flights were all late to leave, arrive, etc. terrible day.

Absolutely the worst food I ever had on any flight. Half of passengers simply didn't eat their meals, as I noticed.

Food could be better. Service was just ok without any enthusiasm...

The breakfast snack was horrible. No nutrition value. I couldn't finish it. The main meal had no taste, no real vegetable, the brownie had no chocolate taste., I was not even sure what the salad consists off.

Breakfast was terrible. Sugary yogurt, inferior pastry, poor quality fruits. No protein.

Our connection in Frankfurt was the worst ever. No one from the airline or the airport seemed to be bothered to get us into our connecting flight on time! The procedures at the airport took us forever and we barely made it into our flight. If we had missed it, I’m sure we would’ve missed our cruise. Looks like everything is on autopilot and no one is interested in helping customers anymore especially us 69 year olds

Crew was very responsive to give soft drinks etc.. At Frankfurt Airport Special Assistance did a great job for us. The seat cushions were simply bad and not up to the mark for Premium Economy which we chose. All the cushions from Business to Economy were poor. Also, any snack besides lunch and breakfast, you have to purchase including chips and chocolate. It is simply cheap. I don't think I will fly Condor anytime soon

The short leg flight was fine. Crew and airport were nice to allow special assistance which helped.

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