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Cheapest round-trip
$769
Typical prices: $681-$964
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SFO - FRA • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$769
Typical prices: $816-$1,040
Condor
Fri 7/31Thu 8/20
SFO - FRA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt (SFO-FRA)

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

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:20 pm - 10:20 pm
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FRA
18h 00m
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1:30 pm - 2:35 pm
FRA
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34h 05m
1 stop
$769TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22
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10:44 am - 1:15 pm
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FRA
17h 31m
1 stop
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11:45 am - 6:23 pm
FRA
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SFO
15h 38m
1 stop
$770Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 16
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10:36 am - 1:10 pm
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FRA
17h 34m
1 stop
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11:45 am - 6:23 pm
FRA
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SFO
15h 38m
1 stop
$771Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20
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4:35 pm - 10:20 pm
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20h 45m
1 stop
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7:40 pm - 2:05 pm
FRA
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27h 25m
1 stop
$772TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun, Aug 2 - Thu, Aug 20
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3:52 pm - 4:20 pm
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FRA
15h 28m
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11:45 am - 6:23 pm
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15h 38m
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$775Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 20
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4:30 pm - 12:30 pm
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35h 00m
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7:40 pm - 2:05 pm
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27h 25m
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$776TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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4:30 pm - 12:40 pm
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11h 10mnonstop
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11:40 am - 2:30 pm
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11h 50mnonstop
$777Condor
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 24
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11h 10mnonstop
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11:45 am - 9:46 am
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31h 01m
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$778Condor
Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 11
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11h 50mnonstop
$780Condor
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 15
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13h 34m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Frankfurt flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport departing in September.

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport, 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport is October, where tickets cost $738 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,314 and $1,210 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $989 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

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 Frankfurt am Main Airport, 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt

 
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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Condor

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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January

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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Frankfurt based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to Frankfurt 
Verified travelerFlew with Condor
SFO
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FRA
Jun 2026
Frankfurt airport was very disappointing. We had a connecting flight and had to go through another round of security where every second bag was set aside for extra inspection. It took 20 minutes to get it done, we almost missed our flight and nobody cared. No air conditioning at the airport and the restrooms were out of toilet paper. Not enough seating at boarding considering the sizes of the planes flying out.
KenFlew with Lufthansa
SFO
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FRA
May 2026
Get a good blow up seat cushion if traveling in economy
MichaelFlew with Condor
SFO
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FRA
Jun 2024
Bring snacks, make sure you follow luggage guidelines,

FAQs for booking San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport flights

  • Where might I have a layover on my trip from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Frankfurt?

    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.

  • What services are available at the San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    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.

  • Can I exchange my US dollars for euros at the Frankfurt International Airport?

    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.

  • If I have a late arrival or my flight is delayed, is there somewhere to sleep at the Frankfurt Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport was $364 for a one-way ticket and $769 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Frankfurt Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Frankfurt Airport, also known as Frankfurt am Main.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport flight route: Lufthansa, United Airlines, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, and Air France.

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

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,056 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $878 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Frankfurt Airport.

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

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

    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 Frankfurt Airport with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and FRA 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 Frankfurt Airport?

    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 Frankfurt Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $554 or less one-way and $858 or less round-trip.
  • The San Francisco Airport (SFO) now has its own hotel. There is a Grand Hyatt on-site where you can stay if you have an early morning flight. You can even take the airport's people mover to the hotel. Some amenities and services at the airport hotel include a fitness center and on-site dining.
  • Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) is about 15min from downtown Frankfurt. You can take the subway from the airport into the city. The subway station is on Level 0 in Terminal 1. There is also a bus that goes into the city and leaves from Terminals 1 and 2.
  • You can get dropped off your car at the San Francisco Airport (SFO) to catch your plane to Frankfurt. There are drop-off spots at the parking garage and the Kiss and Fly Lot by the rental car center.
  • At the Frankfurt Airport, along with real-time flight tracker information, there are information gates where you can talk with staff from the airport. You can request to speak with staff in a variety of languages. Information gates are throughout the airport.
  • Traveling internationally, you'll probably have lots of luggage. You can rent a baggage trolley to help you transport your bags around the airport. At the San Francisco Airport (SFO), you'll find carts by check-in, baggage claim, rental car centers, and the parking garage. The Frankfurt Airport also charges for the use of luggage carts, and they can be found at the terminal entrances, baggage claim, car parking lots, and the bus station.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport?

 
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Direct departures

San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

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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

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Frankfurt? 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12671 reviews
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8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
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The app booked me on a flight for July 1st as opposed to August 1st like it was supposed to be. No problem with Alaska Airlines, except they took a while to refund my money. But it was as taken instantly. So, yeah.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2026
SFO - LAX
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The app booked me on a flight for July 1st as opposed to August 1st like it was supposed to be. No problem with Alaska Airlines, except they took a while to refund my money. But it was as taken instantly. So, yeah.

Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

They called me 2 hours before my original flight from SFO was to depart to let me know it was delayed and that I would miss my connection. They then rebooked on a different flight leaving a half hour earlier to a different connecting airport, so that I would not miss my connection. It all worked out and I arrived at my destination without a problem and 15 minutes earlier than the original flight would have. Nice!

The flight would have been very good , if not dor the constantly screaming baby in the row behind me. Is there a way to isolate people traveling with infants? This is not the first time this has happened to me.

They treat me well because of my one world status. Crew is attentive and professional. One of the best airlines out there.

Crew were bad Didn’t help with luggage When asked for a glass of wine, I was told that they will serve later , which they didn’t to Me and didn’t serve anyone else in First class . Didn’t offer any snacks , Chips or Nuts to anyone . Flight was not crowded either. Worst Service/ or No Service !

Alaska drastically changed our flight from a direct flight to a flight with connection and a long layover. So we canceled the Alaska flight and we learned a valuable lesson that we will never book through kayak again because the third party travel agent tried to withhold our money.

Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

I have been flying commercial for decades. I was in one of the ladder boarding groups, had my bag tagged because they thought there was not going to be enough space for it in the overhead bins. I politely asked one of the attendance if I could try to find a space- she said I could and I did. I then took the bag tag off and gave it to one of the other attendants as I was told to do by the first one. He, in a curt, anal, and disrespectful manner, told me that I needed to take my bag down from the overhead bin and check it. This was a situation I’ve never encountered before. The attendant’s attitude was confrontational and belittling in front of other onlooking passengers as if daring me to challenge him. I am a physician who takes care of patients day in and day out. Not wanting to make a scene, I calmly told him, “do what you need to do.” he took my bag down from the overhead bin, put the back tag back on it, and checked it only to make room for another bag that was also supposed to be technically checked by a following passenger. The same male attendant later came up to me and said “you shouldn’t have showed me the bag tag,” as if conveying that he was just following protocol was a justification for treating me like a kid out of line. I cared about this because it took 15 minutes from my life to then retrieve the bag at baggage claim and it also felt like really poor customer service. I understand the need for protocols. This is also a service industry, and we the passengers are the clients. We should be made to feel welcome and respected and our life in transit made as easy as it can be within reason. This attendant clearly needs to be reminded of that. Of note, an older female fellow passenger sitting next to me agreed with this assessment.

Nice crew, healthy snacks and drinks available. Flight to Seattle was short and comfortable.

The first flight was delayed. We missed the second flight, which was rebooked 9 hours later. We missed all our arrangements for the first day of vacation.

Terrible airlines, kept lying to me about the fact that my connection flight was cancelled. Left me hanging until last min. NEVER AGAIN

Cancelled flight, wasn't refunded paid selected seats. Poor customer service. Called airline and they didn't realize the flight was cancelled until several hours after the email notice was sent.

5 of my 7 pieces of luggage are missing and they cant call to find out where it is. I have to fill out a form and wait for them to mail it to me in several days (if they find it). That does not work for my travel itinerary. I need my full ticket cost refunded please.

Fantastic. The only thing - out of my six luggage one was lost in Copenhagen, however it was delivered Home 3 Days later so all great..

I was surprised how good an American airline can be - I was really impressed.

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

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.

Business class seats narrower and the most uncomfortable Business class I've ever experienced. Clothes on the seats was itchy, head of the bed was elevated causing us to slude down even though they were "lie flat seats". Plane was way too hot. My partner and I were both sweating just sitting in our seats. Staff appeared sad or depressed

A Lufthansa flight operated by SAS with a jettime plane. Fight was nice, no food but free tea and coffee.

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

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

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

Some of the issues with my UA flight to a connecting flight: United said the SF to Frankfurt flight was getting late making us miss 10:50 flight and could only put us on a flight that left at 4:15 PM from biz to coach. then they canceled the ticket on the connecting flight. I didn’t have a seat, etc., etc., and over an hour dealing with UNITED blaming Lufthansa and Lufthansa pointing to UNITED. The flight itself was fine (food sucked) and we landed in time that I could’ve made the 1050 flight. but the LH gate agent said I couldn’t get on because United issued the ticket and only they could change tix back. Gave up and wasted the next five hours plus of our vacation and ended up being totally wiped out by the time we reached the hotel.

Everyone on board was great. It was just super late and we missed our connection in Frankfurt, and had to power through jet lag while we waited 4 hours in the terminal. My family missed a big welcome dinner in Berlin.

Frankfurt airport is the worst. Passengers are forced to use stairs to get to the terminal or catch a shuttle. Very inconvenient for passengers who are ambulatory challenged or have physical handicaps.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

I really enjoyed the staff and crew! Very positive and happy people! Made the experience easier! The entertainment was a bit lack luster. Better movie options as well as equipment that works smoother could be nice. My ear buds from the airline didn’t work and my tv screen had a terrible delay that made it hard to search for things to watch. Also the selections were very limited.

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

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

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.

Lufthansa charged me $280 to take skiiis when in the US the boot bag and skiis are one check-in bag. This was not advertised and a real shock at the airport. They only took the boot bag as a check-in item. The seats have been squeezed together like any economy airline and legroom is not as good as it used to be. Otherwise, the flight was fine and staff was helpful for making my connection.

Professional crew and staff, very organized boarding and on time flights, baggage handling. Indian vegetarian meals were good, though could improve by offering Indian bread (naan/paratha/roti) as well. Very helpful pre flight emails with details of onboard experience 👍 Above average selection of movies. Consider offering more movies with subtitles and ratings indicators (e.g., IMDB scores).

Smooth flight. Safe airline. Professional crew. Glitchy entertainment touch screen. So-so food. So-so seat padding.

This was not a UA flight. This was Lufthansa. Good experience overall

Overall, the flight was comfortable without any serious issues. Transit through Frankfurt airport was a little confusing, but not too difficult if you follow the signs

Could have a friendlier crew. The entertainment should be updated to be more current

One of the bathrooms was out of order, I paid $20 for the WiFi and it worked 20% of the time. And when it worked., it didn’t work well. The seats were tight, but that is something that cannot change. The flight was smooth but to know fault of the crew, the flight was delayed an hour leaving sfo. The crew was polite yet efficient.

Loved the staff in business class. Very attentive. Movie selection could have been better (updated)

We had premium economy seats and the only difference from economy was legroom. Only one restroom for about 50 passengers was a little uncomfortable. Dinner was rather unpleasant but breakfast was good. Entertainment selection pretty good and you can use Bluetooth headphones. Flight attendants were okay.

The breakfast snack was horrible. No nutrition value. I couldn't finish it. The main meal had no taste, no real vegetable, the brownie had no chocolate taste., I was not even sure what the salad consists off.

Our connection in Frankfurt was the worst ever. No one from the airline or the airport seemed to be bothered to get us into our connecting flight on time! The procedures at the airport took us forever and we barely made it into our flight. If we had missed it, I’m sure we would’ve missed our cruise. Looks like everything is on autopilot and no one is interested in helping customers anymore especially us 69 year olds

They answer the phone promptly. Crew is friendly and they work efficiently.

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.

Helpful crew in a comfortable and well designed aircraft. My kids also loved the striped design of the airplane.

Very good except for the screaming 5 year old that was allowed to yell and scream whenever he wanted too! The mom obviously had no concept of “inside voices”!

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