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Cheap Flight Deals 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 round-trip 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt.
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SFO-FRA
11h 10mdirect
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FRA-SFO
11h 50mdirect
Condor
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SFO-FRA
11h 00mdirect
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FRA-SFO
11h 35mdirect
Air Canada
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SFO-FRA
11h 10mdirect
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FRA-SFO
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SFO-FRA
10h 45mdirect
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FRA-SFO
11h 30mdirect
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SFO-FRA
10h 45mdirect
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FRA-SFO
11h 30mdirect
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SFO-FRA
11h 00mdirect
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FRA-SFO
11h 30mdirect
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SFO-FRA
11h 00mdirect
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FRA-SFO
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization 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 specific 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 offers competitive fares with business class often cheaper than major carriers.


Condor's A330neo features 4K monitors and Bluetooth headphone connectivity for enhanced entertainment.

United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul comfort.


United's Premium Plus provides extra recline and legroom, enhancing comfort on long flights.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag compared to Economy.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meal choices for dietary needs, bookable 24 hours before departure.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Airports
SFO

SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making it convenient for families. Remember to tip if you use this service.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
FRA

Expect lengthy queues at FRA immigration if arriving from Non-Schengen areas. Allow at least 90 minutes for onward connections.

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 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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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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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 traveled 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 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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Useful Info

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.

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.

When flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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 C$ 927 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,733 and C$ 1,694 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.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 1,751, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 2 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJune
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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.

Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to Frankfurt 
SandraFlew with United AirlinesSFO-FRASep 2024
Good luck if you have a connection or want to arrive on time
MichaelFlew with CondorSFO-FRAJun 2024
Bring snacks, make sure you follow luggage guidelines,
ThaliaFlew with LufthansaSFO-FRAMay 2024
Flight was delayed, had to run to catch our connection in Frankfurt, our luggage did not make it, took over 24 hours to get our luggage, no compensation at all!!!

FAQs for booking San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main 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.

  • 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, Air France, Iberia, British Airways, 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 round-trip 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

  • 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 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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