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Cheapest return fare
£496
Typical prices: £502-£619
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 20/11Mon 23/11
FRA - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£508
Typical prices: £554-£691
United Airlines
Sat 1/5Tue 18/5
FRA - SFO • Direct
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You can fly direct with Lufthansa and United Airlines. Average duration is 11h 35m
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Most punctual • 82% on-time
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco (FRA-SFO)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

Fri, 20 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:30 - 14:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
27h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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16:45 - 14:30SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 45m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£496Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, 6 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec
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20:30 - 14:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
27h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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16:45 - 10:00SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
32h 15m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£498Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 3 May - Fri, 21 May
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 16:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
13h 45m1 stop Zurich
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07:30 - 08:05SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
15h 35m1 stop Vancouver Intl
£501United Airlines
Sat, 24 Apr - Mon, 17 May
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 16:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
36h 15m1 stop Zurich
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14:40 - 10:25SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 45mdirect
£502United Airlines
Wed, 28 Apr - Tue, 11 May
United Airlines Logo
09:40 - 16:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
15h 35m1 stop Zurich
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14:40 - 10:25SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 45mdirect
£504United Airlines
Thu, 29 Apr - Fri, 21 May
United Airlines Logo
15:15 - 16:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
34h 00m1 stop Zurich
United Airlines Logo
07:30 - 08:05SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
15h 35m1 stop Vancouver Intl
£505United Airlines
Mon, 3 May - Mon, 24 May
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:30 - 14:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
27h 10m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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16:45 - 19:45SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£505Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, 1 May - Fri, 21 May
United Airlines Logo
13:15 - 18:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
14h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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07:30 - 08:05SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
15h 35m1 stop Vancouver Intl
£506United Airlines
Mon, 3 May - Wed, 19 May
United Airlines Logo
17:30 - 19:55FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
11h 25mdirect
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13:40 - 09:45SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
11h 05mdirect
£508United Airlines
Wed, 28 Apr - Tue, 11 May
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07:50 - 16:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
17h 25m1 stop Zurich
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23:50 - 14:05SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
29h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
£508United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco flights

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

How much is a return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from Frankfurt am Main Airport usually cost between £502 and £619 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £496 on Scandinavian Airlines (20 Nov–29 Nov).

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

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

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

The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost £538 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £708 and £683 respectively.

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

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £515 on average.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on FRA

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.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising 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 favourite 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.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£487
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

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

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco 
Verified travelerFlew with Condor-Sept 2026
If you exit Schengen from Frankfurt, budget at least 3 hours to shuttle from/to planes, passport control, and long walk between gates.
SabineFlew with Condor-Oct 2026
maybe bring a pillow or some thing to sit on. The seats weren't that comfy.
Verified travelerFlew with Condor-Jul 2026
Make sure you have over 2 and a half hours layover or you WILL Not make it through customs in time. Do Not fly on Condor.
HenryFlew with United Airlines-Apr 2024
connection took much longer than I expected; need 20 minutes between taking a shuttle bus and pass through custom before you get on your flight

FAQs for booking Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco was £487 for a one-way ticket and £496 for a return.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco flight route: Lufthansa, United Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Canada, and Air New Zealand.

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

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

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

    There are direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco on a daily basis.

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

    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 Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Frankfurt am Main is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Frankfurt am Main with another airline.

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

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

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

Monday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

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