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$641
Typical prices: $704-$979
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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

Mon, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 19
Lufthansa Logo
9:15 am - 2:20 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
14h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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12:35 pm - 12:10 pmSFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
14h 35m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$637Lufthansa
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30
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12:15 pm - 7:35 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
16h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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2:45 pm - 10:30 amSFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 45mnonstop
$637Lufthansa
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 13
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9:20 am - 7:05 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
18h 45m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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11:03 pm - 7:20 amSFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
23h 17m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$637British Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29
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7:20 pm - 7:17 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
32h 57m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Dallas/Fort Worth
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4:35 pm - 10:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
21h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
$637Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 9
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11:40 am - 2:30 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
11h 50mnonstop
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4:30 pm - 12:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
11h 10mnonstop
$644Condor
Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Oct 6
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11:40 am - 2:30 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
11h 50mnonstop
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4:30 pm - 12:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
11h 10mnonstop
$645Condor
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20
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1:00 pm - 4:35 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
36h 35m1 stop Zurich
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2:40 pm - 10:25 amSFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 45mnonstop
$657United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Oct 3
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9:45 am - 4:15 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
15h 30m1 stop Zurich
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1:55 pm - 9:45 amSFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 50mnonstop
$659United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Sep 17
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7:00 am - 11:45 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
13h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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2:15 pm - 5:45 pmSFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
$664Delta
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
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7:00 am - 11:45 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
13h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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3:05 pm - 2:20 pmSFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
14h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$664Delta
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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 September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from Frankfurt am Main usually cost between $705 and $974 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $637 on British Airways (Sep 21-Oct 21).

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 $585 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 Monday 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 September, where tickets cost $697 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $913 and $883 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 13% 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 am Main to San Francisco

 
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$536
Flight from Frankfurt Airport 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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Flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco 
Verified travelerFlew with Condor-Jul 2026
Make sure you have over 2 and a half hours layover or you WILL Not make it through customs in time. Do Not fly on Condor.
HenryFlew with United Airlines-Apr 2024
connection took much longer than I expected; need 20 minutes between taking a shuttle bus and pass through custom before you get on your flight

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco was $536 for a one-way ticket and $637 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.
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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

 
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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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8505 reviews
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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The flight was done by SkyWest only WIFI no entertainment center are available on the CRJ

10.0 ExcellentChristian, Jul 2026
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The flight was done by SkyWest only WIFI no entertainment center are available on the CRJ

Delta is always late. Ruined our first day of a short vacation. Timing is important. We pay to stay on an itinerary

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

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.

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.

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

Awful - both legs. The check in was awful, getting on the plane required walking down a spiral staircase (dangerous), then taking a bus about 5 miles out from the terminal. The seat was broken (I was in business), there was no internet during the flight (both legs). The aircraft was very old. I saw rust in some place, tape holding things up in the bathroom. This was an unacceptable experience for such a long haul flight.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

The entire experience convinced my wife, Cathy, and me that traveling Polaris on United is the only way we’ll fly in the future. From check-in and baggage drop to the end of the 12-hour flight, the customer service was exceptional, with numerous staff members exemplifying the very best in care. On board, Andre, our primary crew chief, was sincerely friendly, a consummate professional, and, along with Freddy, one of his team members, truly among the best of the best. The captain even came through the cabin to chat with passengers—a wonderful personal touch, especially on such a long journey.

United was excellent. We had very good experience flying the carrier. Certainly. We will opt to fly them for sure. Lufthansa is out.

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

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..

We got to get extended leg room in Econ plus that was great. It was nice having our own dietary needs met with our meals, and the connecting flights had it as well. Only negative were the seats my bottom was/is really sore after a ten plus hour flight. Those seats are horrible, understandable for as many people use them. So we are going to purchase a gel seat pad.

I would’ve liked to have made that flight so I didn’t have to go to Munich and have a 24 hour travel day

Great service; lots of water offered, frequent trash cleanup; tasty food

The food was bad . I didn’t like it . And also my baggage was lost in my first stop

The plane was diverted to San Jose (original destination was SFO) due to weather conditions and we have been waiting inside the aircraft for 4 hours to get refuelled. Apparently the airport was refusing to refuel us or something like that. We are still inside the aircraft and have been travelling for over 24h. Very bad experience.

I just stated the issue with the seat assignment in the previous post

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.

Never happened. Flight was delayed. Had to be re rojyed

I was very happy with everything, thank you for the smooth flight ✈️

Entertainment system is old. Food can be tastier Need to provide toothbrush and toothpaste at least when asked.

This was the best carrier, comfort, service, good food, on time experience on a long haul flight. New, clean, quiet, smooth aircraft!!!

Crew was very nice and helpful. It was a good flight experience.

Crew was super rude in business class. Not friendly or helpful. Luggage was damaged and was told to file with United and that was unsuccessful.

The bad part was 2 hour delay and we were seating in the airplane it was getting hot and uncomfortable But after they fixed the problem everything went so smooth Crew were amazing very nice polite and caring

Poor signage, hard to find boarding gate, food was disgusting, very short connection and long transit times going from plane to connecting flight, both ways , will try to avoid flying Lufthansa trough Frankfurt.

It was the screen on this flight that was bad. It would randomly turn off and change. It was unresponsive. This was the 12 hour flight that the screen annoyed me

Condor's computers do not work. They do not leave enough time to catch a connecting flight. Condor had to book passengers on a different airline to make their destination. They lost my niece and nephew's luggage. The bathroom had pee all over it before the flight took off.

Premium economy meant only extended legroom and when the passenger in front of me leaned back, I lost the little space I paid for. Food was not great. Movie selection is okay. Feels somewhere between a mainstream and a budget airline.

The jet is quiet but the food is uneatable and the new seats are horrible .One cannot find comfort on them. When do airlines learn that there is a better service for your clients. Go to a flying wing design save fuel offer a human seat where your arm does not interfere with your neighbor . Provide food that tastes good and offer free drinks

One of the female flight attendants had an attitude. The snack toward the end was pretty bad. My husband and I were both sick the next two days.

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

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.

One of the stewardess was really rude to a customer right near me. I ordered water and was given sparkling water which kind of surprised me as I've always been given still water but I didn't say anything. The lady after me ordered water as well and when she saw it was sparking water, she stopped the stewardess who then said very curtly "You could have told me sooner." Whoa...that was rude! Later this same customer had some liquid spilled on her as the same stewardess handed a drink to the person sitting next to her. I know it wasn't intentional, but it was rather strange. It was very hard to navigate how to get through the Frankfurt airport to our connecting flight. No one told us you'd have to go through security again so it was rather confusing as we didn't have a boarding pass. Luckily we were able to get necessary papers and get to our flight. Sadly, my luggage did not make it out of Frankfurt though.

The cabin staff was very friendly and attentive. The plane was modern and fairly quiet in flight. The video screens are large and of high quality, and I liked that the documentary movie "Anselm" was available for watching.

Because of luggage I had to upgrade to premium economy , which was worth it!

I don't believe we were given any food... but for the size of the plane, it was pretty comfortable and a nice flight. I dont believe there was any individual onboard entertainment, and the headphone jack was the one with 2 holes, so I couldnt use my headphones... the boarding times were all over the place, and we never really flew on time.

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