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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main from $316

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main 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.
4:55 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-FRA
10h 45mnonstop
12:20 pm - 2:55 pmFRA-SFO
11h 35mnonstop
$481Condor
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Tue, Apr 30 - Tue, May 7
4:35 pm - 12:20 pmSFO-FRA
10h 45mnonstop
10:40 am - 1:15 pmFRA-SFO
11h 35mnonstop
$482Condor
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Sat, Apr 20 - Sat, May 11
4:45 pm - 12:30 pmSFO-FRA
10h 45mnonstop
1:40 pm - 8:01 pmFRA-SFO
15h 21m1 stop
Mon, Apr 22 - Tue, May 7
5:05 pm - 12:50 pmSFO-FRA
10h 45mnonstop
12:00 pm - 8:01 pmFRA-SFO
17h 01m1 stop
Wed, Apr 17 - Wed, Apr 24
4:20 pm - 10:20 pmSFO-FRA
21h 00m1 stop
7:40 pm - 2:35 pmFRA-SFO
27h 55m1 stop
$665TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Aug 4 - Tue, Sep 24
4:20 pm - 6:50 pmSFO-FRA
17h 30m1 stop
6:05 am - 2:35 pmFRA-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
$692TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Aug 11 - Wed, Sep 18
6:35 pm - 10:15 amSFO-FRA
30h 40m1 stop
6:45 pm - 11:20 amFRA-SFO
25h 35m1 stop
$714Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Apr 30 - Mon, May 20
6:35 pm - 9:00 pmSFO-FRA
17h 25m1 stop
7:55 am - 4:40 pmFRA-SFO
17h 45m1 stop
$717Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Apr 22 - Tue, May 7
5:40 pm - 7:45 pmSFO-FRA
17h 05m1 stop
8:30 pm - 3:50 pmFRA-SFO
28h 20m1 stop
$742Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 30
5:40 pm - 7:45 pmSFO-FRA
17h 05m1 stop
3:25 pm - 3:50 pmFRA-SFO
33h 25m1 stop
$744Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 28

Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main cost $366 and was between San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $581.

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

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, 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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is October, where tickets cost $794 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,397 and $1,357 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $481 on Condor, followed by TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($665). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $409 on Condor and from $449 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL.

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main. They are: Condor, Lufthansa and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Condor at $537 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Condor.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Frankfurt am Main, with an average flight time of 10h 54m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Frankfurt am Main Airport. Each week, there are 32 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 10h 45m.

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Cheapest flight

$316
Flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main was $316 for a one-way ticket and $481 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    On your way to Frankfurt am Main, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing in one of Frankfurt am Main’s 2 airports: Frankfurt am Main or Frankfurt-Hahn.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Frankfurt am Main from San Francisco?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.

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

    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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Frankfurt am Main from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

    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 Frankfurt am Main with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Frankfurt am Main from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

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Nonstop returns

Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/6Mon
2 stops
29h 55mSFO-FRA
$316
5/8Wed
2 stops
29h 50mSFO-FRA
$328
4/24Wed
1 stop
14h 45mSFO-FRA
$340
4/21Sun
1 stopCondor
15h 11mSFO-FRA
$409
4/22Mon
nonstopCondor
10h 45mSFO-FRA
$427
5/14Tue
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
21h 00mSFO-FRA
$449
7/24Wed
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 30mSFO-FRA
$451
3/24Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
18h 40mSFO-FRA
$609
3/24Sun
1 stopAer Lingus
31h 55mSFO-FRA
$615
5/3Fri
1 stopAer Lingus
31h 30mSFO-FRA
$666

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/20Wed
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
14h 50mSFO-FRA
4/3Wed
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
33h 25mFRA-SFO
$1,077
3/21Thu
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
14h 50mSFO-FRA
3/28Thu
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
30h 35mFRA-SFO
$1,153
3/22Fri
multi-stop
34h 34mSFO-FRA
4/4Thu
multi-stop
13h 45mFRA-SFO
$1,226
3/22Fri
multi-stop
34h 34mSFO-FRA
4/5Fri
multi-stop
26h 28mFRA-SFO
$1,235
3/21Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 53mSFO-FRA
3/28Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 33mFRA-SFO
$1,266
3/23Sat
multi-stop
18h 55mSFO-FRA
3/30Sat
multi-stop
17h 12mFRA-SFO
$1,274
3/22Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 10mSFO-FRA
3/29Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 30mFRA-SFO
$1,335
3/22Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 50mSFO-FRA
3/30Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
23h 50mFRA-SFO
$1,357
3/22Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
31h 55mSFO-FRA
4/5Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
26h 28mFRA-SFO
$1,370
3/22Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
13h 15mSFO-FRA
3/30Sat
nonstopLufthansa
11h 30mFRA-SFO
$2,157

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San Francisco - Frankfurt am Main Flights

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

Frankfurt am Main - San Francisco

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