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Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 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$ 1,093 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,923 and C$ 1,868 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main?

United Airlines connects San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main with up to 3 flights per day. Condor also offers 1 flight per day, while Lufthansa follows with 1 flight per day.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main Airport per day?

Each day, there are 5 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Frankfurt am Main Airport, with an average flight time of 10h 54m. The most common departure time is 1:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 35 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 5.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 1:45 pm and will be landing in Frankfurt am Main Airport at 9:45 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport jets off at 7:20 pm and lands at 3:15 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% 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.

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, Iberia, Vueling, SWISS, Finnair, and British Airways.

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

    The Boeing 747-8 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 1,249 or less one-way.
  • 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.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

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

Nonstop 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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Nonstop 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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directCondor
10h 45mSFO-FRA
directAir Canada
11h 00mSFO-FRA
directAlaska Airlines
10h 45mSFO-FRA
directAustrian Airlines
10h 45mSFO-FRA
directBrussels Airlines
10h 45mSFO-FRA
directLufthansa
11h 00mSFO-FRA
directAir New Zealand
11h 00mSFO-FRA
directUnited Airlines
11h 00mSFO-FRA

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San Francisco - Frankfurt am Main Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Frankfurt am Main (FRA)Germany

Cabin classes:

C$ 1,036

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