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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£519
Typical prices: £629-£1,141
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 6/3Sat 13/3
SFO - FRA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£693
Typical prices: £861-£1,338
United Airlines
Sun 29/11Tue 15/12
SFO - FRA • Direct
Advice from real travellers
Lufthansa Premium Economy adds 50% more space and an extra checked bag.
Condor's A330neo adds 4K screens and Bluetooth for better long-haul entertainment.
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Every day
You can fly direct with Lufthansa and United Airlines. Average duration is 11h 00m
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United Airlines
Most punctual • 87% on-time
Evening flights
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 21% price drop
June
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main (SFO-FRA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Sat, 6 Mar - Sat, 13 Mar
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
16:35 - 22:40SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
21h 05m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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06:00 - 14:45FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
17h 45m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£519TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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16:35 - 22:40SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
21h 05m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
17:45 - 14:25FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
29h 40m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£520TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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16:35 - 22:40SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
21h 05m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
17:45 - 14:25FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
29h 40m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£520TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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16:35 - 22:40SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
21h 05m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
17:45 - 14:25FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
29h 40m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£521TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat, 6 Mar - Sat, 13 Mar
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16:35 - 12:30SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
34h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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06:00 - 14:45FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
17h 45m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£522TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, 15 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 19:45SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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20:30 - 14:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
27h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£556Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 4 May - Tue, 11 May
Delta Logo
13:00 - 17:45SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
19h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle
Delta Logo
07:00 - 11:45FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
13h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£608Delta
Fri, 23 Apr - Fri, 30 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 12:50SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
17h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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11:55 - 22:19FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
19h 24m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
£611Multiple Airlines
Mon, 22 Feb - Sun, 7 Mar
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 14:30SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 45m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:30 - 14:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
27h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£615Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 4 May - Tue, 11 May
Delta Logo
11:05 - 14:20SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle
Delta Logo
11:45 - 20:00FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
17h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Seattle/Tacoma Intl
£616Delta
Booking Insights

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

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

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport from San Francisco usually cost between £629 and £906 in March.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £519 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL (6 Mar–13 Mar).

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

For San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Frankfurt am Main back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport is August, where tickets cost £611 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,164 and £910 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice

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

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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 programmes – 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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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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 out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

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 travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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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.

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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.

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

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£479
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

When to book flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main 
Verified travelerFlew with Condor-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-May 2026
Get a good blow up seat cushion if traveling in economy
MichaelFlew with Condor-Jun 2024
Bring snacks, make sure you follow luggage guidelines,

FAQs for booking San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main flights

  • 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 £479 for a one-way ticket and £519 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 am Main.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Frankfurt am Main from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

    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 Frankfurt am Main with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

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

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

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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