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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 10:10 am and lands at 9:44 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 5:04 am.

The flight takes about 11h 34m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco takes 11h 34m, covering 5,680 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco range from $694 to $964, with an average of $826 over the past 12 months. Anything below $694 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 1% below the route average of $826. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $581 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $848 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Condor has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco flights are:

• United Airlines: 82% on time
• Condor: 74% on time
• Lufthansa: 73% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $67–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and Air Canada. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco flights:

• Lufthansa
• United Airlines
• Air New Zealand
• Austrian Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $779, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $810 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $871, a difference of $61.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Lufthansa
• Condor

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 02m, compared with 14h 19m via Zurich (ZRH) and 14h 27m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

San Francisco is 9 hours behind Frankfurt am Main Airport (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco flights:

• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Condor: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.