$553 Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco departing on 6/6. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$670
Typical prices: $867-$645
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FRA - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$670
Typical prices: $881-$659
Condor
Sat 8/29Sun 9/13
FRA - SFO • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main to San Francisco

Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 4:15 pm
FRA
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SFO
13h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 10:25 am
SFO
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FRA
10h 45mnonstop
$670United Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 16
United Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 4:15 pm
FRA
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SFO
13h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 3:15 pm
SFO
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FRA
10h 50mnonstop
$671United Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 12:50 pm
FRA
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SFO
14h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:05 am - 2:20 pm
SFO
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FRA
18h 15m
2 stops
$672Delta
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 4:15 pm
FRA
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SFO
15h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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FRA
10h 50mnonstop
$673United Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 4:15 pm
FRA
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SFO
36h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:05 am
SFO
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FRA
29h 15m
1 stop
$674United Airlines
Tue, Jun 23 - Sat, Jul 11
United Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 2:20 pm
FRA
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SFO
14h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 7:25 am
SFO
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FRA
21h 35m
1 stop
$675United Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20
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11:30 am - 12:43 am
FRA
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SFO
22h 13m
2 stops
Finnair Logo
7:30 pm - 9:20 am
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FRA
28h 50m
2 stops
$676Finnair
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 7:00 pm
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SFO
19h 45m
1 stop
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1:55 pm - 9:45 am
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FRA
10h 50mnonstop
$677United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
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5:15 pm - 2:35 pm
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30h 20m
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11:10 am - 11:55 pm
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27h 45m
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$898Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
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11:55 am - 2:35 pm
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35h 40m
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8:10 am - 11:55 pm
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Frankfurt am Main 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 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 to San Francisco departing in October.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco costs $668 on the route between Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and San Francisco (SFO). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

When flying from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Frankfurt am Main, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main 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 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 to San Francisco is November, where tickets cost $396 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,062 and $995 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main 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 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 to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

 
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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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Cheapest flight$553
Flight from Frankfurt-Hahn to San Francisco

When to book flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco was $553 for a one-way ticket and $670 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of Frankfurt am Main you will be using one of these airports: Frankfurt am Main or Frankfurt-Hahn. You will be landing at San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main 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 am Main 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 am Main with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main 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 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 am Main 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8458 reviews
7.2Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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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.

10.0 ExcellentDavid, Apr 2026
DTW - SFO
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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.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

Seats were not super comfortable and food was not good at all. If I had a chance I would definitely fly a different airline. Of course they are better than any budget airline, but not by much.

Flew steerage class. Short on leg room unless you pay more. No window unless you pay more. Etc. United is trying to squeeze every cent from you. It doesn’t make for any loyalty.

Outstanding service, great food, friendly & efficient crew, safe & comfortable flight

Staff were not attentive, wifi did not work, cut my head in the bathroom due to the position of the soap on the sink, had blood running down my face, told staff, they had no expression no sympathy, didn't even say "sorry", they said "oh we will have a look at that" about 10 mins later the purser brought me a bandaid, still no sorry.... Shocking

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Meals were poor and service rendered on return flight was mediocre as compared to the flight we took to Germany earlier where the attendants were more attentive, energetic, and mindful of passengers' needs. Thumbs up to crew of UA 58. Thumbs down to UA 59..

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

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.

Bulkhead seats should not be an extra charge. They are extremely uncomfortable. And we missed our connecting flight due to slow luggage retreaval.

Not great - seats were very narrow and food was terrible.

Some of the crew was sassy and not super helpful. The food was okay, but it seems like they were all unprepared compared to my flight I did from JFK to Frankfurt

I flew premium economy. My only complaint is the size of the bathroom. I am 6’2 I. Tried to rush my teeth in there and ended up getting toothpaste and water in my pants. And the only way to do it was by sitting on the toilet

My flight was delayed twice. It finally left 24 hours later. In addition there were conflicting messages between kayak and condor that made the experience worse.

Upgraded to premium economy at the gate. Well worth it!

The flight was canceled and airlines did nothing to accommodate the passengers. After few hours they booked me randomly on a flight that had long layover and didn’t provide any compensation or effort to help. The crew was rude, no representation on the airport. Everything needs to be on call and agents there had no knowledge or control. For everything, they were like we can’t do it and you need to file a claim later. That was not helpful at all and will not make my travel experience any easier. Very disappointed in their service.

Great plane and flight attendants. The person next to me had a DISGUSTING smelling mouth and breath, so that was nasty to deal with the whole flight. Brush your teeth, people! Condor was amazing, though :-)

It would be nice to have a cleaner facility, it was hard to access it. It was always full of people working in that space. The covers and especially the matt of bad quality and old. Many times reused. I would not use it. Food: the bread rolls were old, and food had strange choices. Chicken was terrible.

There was some nice staff when I entered and left, but the thrre flight attendants who served us were very brusque and rude. I have celiac and when I checked in, I tried to find the option to make sure my meals (stick on a 10+ hour flight after a 3 hour flight and short layover) were gluten free because I didn’t have time to get anything. Couldn’t find the selection for it, and every part of the meal and purchase options were gluten, so I didn’t get to eat. During check in the allergies section should be easy to identify and check so this doesn’t happen. Having more options for gluten free at this time should be easy.

Internet was advertised in-flight but not accessible. The foot rest in premium economy was stuck. For both nobody I asked was able to provide an answer/solution. However, this will not stop me from booking premium economy again, which I upgraded from my initial economy I had booked for my outbound flight YYZ to FRA.

Great flight, nice options for food and beverages. Fairly comfortable seats for a large person

Business class: or fist class: Seating absolutely terrible, same seats as everyone else , no space, we could not fit our knees in. I was sitting sideways since nobody else booked this business class. I wish we would have an option to select a business class for the main journey between USA and Europe, but regular class for the short flights in Europe.

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