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

• Earliest: departs at 1:50 pm and lands at 12:49 am
• Latest: departs at 6:50 pm and lands at 5:49 am.

The flight takes about 10h 59m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main takes 10h 59m, covering 5,679 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 range from $860 to $1,244, with an average of $1,037 over the past 12 months. Anything below $860 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $1,037 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 $1,085 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 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 $70–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main 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 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 are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $508, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Since Frankfurt am Main is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) — daily rates averaging $48:

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

Near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) — daily rates averaging $48:

• Flex To Go
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo
• Europcar
• keddy by Europcar

Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and may arrive at several airports in Frankfurt am Main area, including Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN).

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 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 most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $963 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,113, a difference of $150.

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

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

• United Airlines
• Lufthansa

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 30m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Frankfurt am Main 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 are Römerberg, Konstablerwache and Oper Frankfurt. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main 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.