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£427 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main departing on 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main (SFO-FRA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main 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 return flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

lun., 8 sept. - lun., 22 sept.
Condor Logo
16:30 - 12:40SFO-FRA
11h 10mdirect
Condor Logo
11:40 - 14:30FRA-SFO
11h 50mdirect
£427Condor
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dim., 10 août - mer., 3 sept.
Finnair Logo
07:58 - 08:45SFO-FRA
15h 47m1 stop
Finnair Logo
10:45 - 23:16FRA-SFO
21h 31m1 stop
£445Finnair
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lun., 4 août - mer., 20 août
British Airways Logo
16:30 - 15:05SFO-FRA
13h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:55 - 18:10FRA-SFO
16h 15m1 stop
£446British Airways
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sam., 2 août - sam., 16 août
British Airways Logo
23:59 - 08:45SFO-FRA
23h 46m1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:15 - 13:50FRA-SFO
27h 35m1 stop
£455British Airways
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dim., 10 août - mer., 20 août
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19:25 - 15:15SFO-FRA
10h 50mdirect
United Airlines Logo
13:35 - 15:55FRA-SFO
11h 20mdirect
£470United Airlines
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dim., 3 août - mar., 19 août
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 09:20SFO-FRA
17h 50m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
17:30 - 19:50FRA-SFO
11h 20mdirect
£471United Airlines
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dim., 3 août - mar., 19 août
Virgin Atlantic Logo
07:05 - 08:40SFO-FRA
16h 35m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:00 - 21:29FRA-SFO
19h 29m2 stops
£475Virgin Atlantic
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lun., 4 août - mer., 20 août
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14:40 - 10:25SFO-FRA
10h 45mdirect
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09:45 - 16:10FRA-SFO
15h 25m1 stop
£478
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dim., 3 août - mar., 19 août
Virgin Atlantic Logo
07:05 - 08:40SFO-FRA
16h 35m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:00 - 23:11FRA-SFO
21h 11m2 stops
£485Virgin Atlantic
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mar., 7 oct. - dim., 26 oct.
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11:22 - 12:10SFO-FRA
15h 48m1 stop
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11:40 - 15:30FRA-SFO
11h 50mdirect
£500
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Condor

Condor's A330neo offers 4K screens and Bluetooth headphone connectivity for enhanced in-flight entertainment.


Condor's Business Class features lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 layout, ensuring direct aisle access for all.

Read more about Condorby Chris Dong
United Airlines

United's Polaris Lounge offers a luxurious experience with restaurant dining and less crowding.


United's Polaris cabin features lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul comfort.

Read more about United Airlinesby Stefanie Waldek
Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag for added comfort.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meals, including gluten-free and halal, bookable 24 hours before departure.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Airports
SFO

SFO offers kerbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, simplifying departure. Remember to tip if you use this service.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
FRA

Expect lengthy baggage waits at FRA. Consider booking flexible train tickets in case of delays.

Read more about FRAby Duncan Madden
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Chris Dong

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

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 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

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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 Madden

Duncan Madden

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

Blane Bachelor

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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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.

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

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.

For San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Frankfurt am Main back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Tuesday being 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 £493 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £884 and £837 respectively.

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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£255
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower 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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport was £346 for a one-way ticket and £580 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, SWISS, Iberia, Air France, British Airways, French Bee, and Finnair.

  • 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.

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Frankfurt am Main or less round-trip.

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

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Information on your arrival and departure airports

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Frankfurt (FRA)

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