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Cheapest round-trip
$600
Overall average: $762
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SFO - BER • 3 stops
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$282
Typical prices: $441-$685
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Sun 1/18
SFO - BER • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Berlin (SFO-BER)

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

Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
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7:30 am - 10:50 pmSFO-BER
30h 20m3 stops
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2:50 pm - 12:40 pmBER-SFO
30h 50m2 stops
$600Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 14
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11:00 am - 5:50 pmSFO-BER
21h 50m2 stops
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7:00 am - 7:35 pmBER-SFO
21h 35m1 stop
$606United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 29 - Mon, Jan 12
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2:40 pm - 4:40 pmSFO-BER
17h 00m2 stops
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7:40 pm - 5:36 pmBER-SFO
30h 56m2 stops
$611Lufthansa
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Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 27
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8:25 am - 10:40 pmSFO-BER
29h 15m3 stops
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9:20 pm - 4:30 pmBER-SFO
28h 10m2 stops
$613Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 22
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11:43 pm - 1:10 pmSFO-BER
28h 27m2 stops
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6:50 am - 3:00 pmBER-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
$614British Airways
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Tue, May 12 - Mon, May 25
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1:00 pm - 1:55 pmSFO-BER
39h 55m2 stops
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9:25 pm - 2:40 pmBER-SFO
26h 15m1 stop
$615Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Feb 1
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1:30 pm - 4:40 pmSFO-BER
18h 10m2 stops
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8:50 am - 7:12 pmBER-SFO
19h 22m2 stops
$617American Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 27
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8:25 am - 10:15 pmSFO-BER
28h 50m3 stops
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9:20 pm - 4:30 pmBER-SFO
28h 10m2 stops
$621Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 14
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11:00 am - 5:50 pmSFO-BER
21h 50m2 stops
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7:00 am - 12:01 pmBER-SFO
38h 01m2 stops
$622United Airlines
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Fri, Mar 20 - Sat, Mar 28
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10:40 pm - 10:40 pmSFO-BER
16h 00m1 stop
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8:25 pm - 7:00 pmBER-SFO
30h 35m1 stop
$623Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Berlin flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Berlin? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Berlin?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Berlin, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Berlin, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Berlin?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Berlin, 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 Berlin is October, where tickets cost $685 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,118 and $1,091 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Berlin?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Berlin, 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 San Francisco to Berlin, 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 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$282
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Berlin 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 San Francisco to Berlin

  • Are there hotels at Berlin Airport (BER)?

    If you’ll be needing some downtime upon arrival in Berlin, check out the IntercityHotel Berlin-Brandenburg Airport. It is located at Terminal 5 and offers all the creature comforts you’ll need to get ready for the next big adventure. The hotel even has meeting rooms if you need to check in with the office back home.

  • Is it easy to get through customs at Berlin Airport (BER)?

    As a modern, state-of-the-art facility, you can expect an easy path to and through immigration at Berlin Airport. It’s not a very large airport, which works in your favor when it comes to getting around. If you’re traveling with kids, for a smoother check-in be sure to use the security checkpoint on level E1 in terminal 1.

  • What should I do at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    If you’ve got a little time before your flight to Berlin, find your center in the yoga studio located in terminal 2 near the security desk. If you love music, so does San Francisco... listen closely and you’re likely to hear magic from a talented local musician. Love art? San Francisco does too! Take a walk around, there is art everywhere, including the SFO Museum.

  • Are San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Berlin Airport (BER) kid-friendly?

    SFO has play areas in terminals 1, 2, and 3. If you have an infant, or just need a little more privacy, there is a nursery in each of these terminals too. Berlin Airport has also taken extra steps to ensure families are comfortable while traveling. They offer a range of services including a separate customs station for families, located in terminal 1.

  • What’s the quickest way to get from Berlin Airport to Berlin’s City Center?

    Be sure to purchase a Berlin Transport Card prior to your flight, so you can avoid unnecessary waiting at Berlin Airport. The Airport Express Train runs every 30min for most of the day, and with your card, the trip is free. Purchase the card for zones A, B, and C, and your train travel throughout Berlin is free. It even includes a return trip to the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Berlin?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Berlin was $282 for a one-way ticket and $600 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Berlin?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Berlin from San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Berlin?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Berlin?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Berlin from San Francisco?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Berlin, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Berlin are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,166 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $950 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Berlin?

    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 Berlin.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Berlin 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 Berlin?

    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 Berlin with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and BER can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Berlin

  • Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt (BER), more commonly referred to as the Berlin Airport (BER), is located about 12 miles south of Berlin’s city center.
  • The Berlin Airport (BER) is a state-of-the-art facility, having opened in late 2020.
  • There is luggage storage available in the Berlin Airport (BER), should your itinerary require a break from your bags. It’s conveniently located near the Terminal 1/Terminal 2 train station.
  • If you’re on the clock even while traveling, you’ll be glad to know you’re supported by strong, free Wi-Fi in both SFO and Berlin Airport (BER).
  • Freshening up after your flight to Berlin is easy at Berlin Airport (BER), where they have modern showers located near arrival areas 1 and 2.
  • If you love aviation history, arrive early for your flight out of San Francisco International (SFO) and experience the Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum.
  • San Francisco (SFO) is a hub for both Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Take advantage of one of the United Airlines lounges in SFO and get your trip started right.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Berlin

 
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SWISSOverall score based on 1798 reviews
8.2Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.1Food
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At boarding, the locations where we had to have our passports checked prior to boarding were very unclear. Occasional staff wandered around telling people, but in busy area of the terminal this was not obvious. It was also located well after the check in desk in terms of walking to the gate. The Premium Economy service was attentive and warm. The only big draw back was lack of restrooms, and no division or even curtain between PE and Economy.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025ZRH - MIA
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At boarding, the locations where we had to have our passports checked prior to boarding were very unclear. Occasional staff wandered around telling people, but in busy area of the terminal this was not obvious. It was also located well after the check in desk in terms of walking to the gate. The Premium Economy service was attentive and warm. The only big draw back was lack of restrooms, and no division or even curtain between PE and Economy.

Food used to be better and comfort was not attainable after 5 hours everything starts hurting.

horrible.. they cause such a problem and my daughter 14 years old was stranded in san francisco

The return was painful because of the flight that was canceled. Nobody was able to help us out. It took hours and a lot of walking on two different airports to get a new flight

I can’t even the whole trip was a catastrophe

Poor. Seats uncomfortable. No leg room. Hot and humid the whole trip. Food and staffs were ok.

The seats were so close together, when the man in front of me put his seat back, the screen in front of me was 9 inches from my face. There is no way to lean forward if I needed to pick something up. It was pretty uncomfortable for a ten hour flight. I was very surprised.

The food was good. Most the staff was pleasant. The flight would be drastically improved with WiFi on a long international flight.

When I needed to get my bag off of the plane so that I could take a train because the connection was 4 hours later, they took 2 hours to take my bag off making me take the train and miss my flight simultaneously. The seat size on the plane is too small for an average aged woman let alone a middle-aged man. It's unacceptable and I will not fly Boeing again.

The cushion of the seats are old and very thin. The food can be more tasty or come with salt packages

I have paid for extra legroom on my flight. My seat was broken and did not recline. The crew could not fix it and refused to provide me with another seat

Over all experience was good. However the connection time was too short at CPG. We missed our connecting flight to AMS as the passport control line was too long and by the time we got our passport control done it was too late I wish there were some SAS staff to help us out at the passport control center Though they put us in a KLM flight from CPG to AMS, That flight was also delayed by over two hours

No vegetarian option was provided for the regular meal or the pre-landing snack.

The Scandinavian flight was excellent, however the second flight was partnered with TAP Portugal which was not so good. crowded gate area with no chairs, delayed flight, bad boarding process, no entertainment system onboard, and the baggage didn’t get to the carousel until well over an hour which caused our taxi that was waiting to leave. Love SAS, hate TAP.

Great logistics and timeliness as we arrived quite early. Flight smooth and fast. Excellent entertainment. Plane itself was a bit tired and the crew mostly indifferent. Baggage took forever but that’s on CPH. Would use SAS again for sure.

Will not recommend SAS for business travel. Food was so-so. Service was very good. First leg was very good. Second leg from Copenhagen to Barcelona was terrible. We paid a LOT for business class and to have seats worse than most coach seats with no entertainment and no charging available for 1/3rd of the whole trip was not acceptable. Very disappointing. I thought they were coming back in the U.S. with style, NOT YET.

I do not have a problem with the airline but both my two suitcases that were supposed to go from Hawaii to Copenhagen didn’t get on the plane in Seattle. I arrive on Monday the 21st at 10:30 in the morning. I did not get my two suitcases before Friday late afternoon that is unacceptable.

No choice of food. Needed to pay more even for a can of coke!!!

The seats were really close together and hard to get comfortable. The food was okay. The cheese was amazing! I loved the cold towels they gave us.

When my flight was changed from delays they were quick to rebook me.

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

I was not expecting to deplane on the tarmac. A shuttle took us to the airport. All communications were in English and German. Staff was very nice.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

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.

The seating was exactly same as the rest of the plane. We had no space for our knees. In fact it was the tightest spacing of the seats I ever flew with, on a very old plane. (and we flew all over Asia and Europe) The same chairs. We were the only passengers in business or first class. Obviously funny.... The only difference was, we got a sendwich and we were offered a drink. Rest of the plane got a bottle of water.

The crew was great. Good etc was unacceptable for an overseas flight. Wine with a meal should be complimentary. Seat comfort /space horrible and I am 5‘3“ with heels on. Short haul probably ok but not on long haul flights

It was extremely difficult to upgrade my partners flight over the Internet from economy to economy, plus. Then it said clearly the checked luggage can be 32 kg. At the check-in counter in Hamburg, we had to pay 100 Euros ( $122.17) for the only 31kg peace checked luggage. We were told because the change was made less than 24 hours before the flight , the luggage weight would not be upgraded. Then they offered me that for €90 I can upgrade at the counter from economy to economy, plus so we can sit together on the flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco. I happily agreed and was charged. €99.($120.95), which I noticed too late. Especially about the Euro 100 up charge I feel upset and it’s a unfair way of doing business!

Take off was not good, too hot inside the plane and seats are beyond uncomfortable.

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