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

• Earliest: departs at 1:50 pm and lands at 12:48 am
• Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 6:43 am.

The flight takes about 10h 58m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 10h 58m, 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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from $813 to $1,234, with an average of $1,022 over the past 12 months. Anything below $813 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $1,022 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $720 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $1,071 for nonstop.

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

• United Airlines: 87% on time
• Lufthansa: 81% on time
• Condor: 71% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $68–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• United Airlines
• Lufthansa
• Air New Zealand
• Brussels 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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $504, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 28m.

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

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $928 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,108, a difference of $180.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• United Airlines
• Lufthansa
• Condor

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 17m, compared with 14h 14m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 14h 28m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main Airport are Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt and Konstablerwache. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main Airport on KAYAK.

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

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

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:

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

There are several nonstop flights between the cities of San Francisco and Frankfurt. However, if you do have to change planes, it could be in Seattle, Vancouver, Munich, Montreal, or Minneapolis. Layovers, on average, could be just a couple of hours or as long as eight-plus hours.

While at the San Francisco Airport, you can enjoy a variety of amenities. At the airport, there is a museum with art, culture, history, science, and entertainment exhibits. You can also get in some meditation or relaxation in the yoga room in Terminal 3.

Yes, there are numerous places in the airport where you can exchange money. If you'd prefer to do business with a bank, there is a Deutsche Bank office located on the 3rd level of Terminal 3, close to the Airport Mall. Throughout the airport, there are several currency exchange counters. This includes Terminal 1, Level 2, in Halls A & B, as well as in Terminal 2 by the Duty-Free shop.

Passengers who get to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) late can sleep in one of the airport's NapCabs. These are private sleep cabins equipped with a bed, lighting, a touchscreen, and a workstation. There is a fee for use, which is charged by the hour with a minimum of at least 2h. They are located on Terminal 1 in Transit B.