Frankfurt

$279+ Cheap flights from California to Frankfurt (FRA)

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LAX — FRA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from California to Frankfurt

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Frankfurt flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$592
(flugladen.de)

One-way from

$279
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,078

Good round-trip deal

$760 or less

Good one-way deal

$475 or less
From California to Frankfurt am Main
One-way flight from California to Frankfurt am Main
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Frankfurt am Main.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Frankfurt am Main.

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Cheapest flights from California to Frankfurt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:38 amONT - FRA
1 stop15h 37mIberia
Tue 11/2510:15 amFRA - ONT
1 stop22h 30mIberia
Deal found 6/11$592
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/46:00 amSJC - FRA
2 stops17h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1910:55 amFRA - SJC
2 stops31h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$595
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1211:29 pmONT - FRA
1 stop22h 51mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/2110:55 amFRA - ONT
1 stop16h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$604
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/41:15 pmLGB - FRA
2 stops34h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 8/2011:00 amFRA - LGB
2 stops19h 43mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/10$605
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/166:15 amSJC - FRA
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/210:55 amFRA - SJC
2 stops20h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$608
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/46:00 amSJC - FRA
1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 8/196:40 amFRA - SJC
2 stops23h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$618
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/275:05 pmLAS - FRA
Nonstop11h 00mCondor
Tue 8/121:00 pmFRA - LAS
Nonstop11h 35mCondor
Deal found 6/10$629
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/169:28 amOAK - FRA
2 stops28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/26:40 amFRA - OAK
2 stops20h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$631
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/412:17 pmSJC - FRA
1 stop35h 38mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 8/2010:40 amFRA - SJC
1 stop18h 07mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/11$631
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/28:30 pmLAS - FRA
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/195:05 pmFRA - LAS
2 stops29h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$638
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:00 amLAS - FRA
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/221:45 pmFRA - LAS
1 stop15h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$640
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/510:43 amLAS - FRA
1 stop15h 07mLufthansa
Thu 8/219:30 amFRA - LAS
Nonstop11h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 6/9$644

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Frankfurt that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Frankfurt

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OntarioFrankfurt am Main

ONT - FRA

ONTFRA

Ontario

Tue 11/11

6:38 am-7:15 am

1 stop15h 37m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 11/25

10:15 am-11:45 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$592

San JoseFrankfurt am Main

SJC - FRA

SJCFRA

San Jose

Mon 8/4

6:00 am-8:45 am

2 stops17h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 8/19

10:55 am-9:19 am

2 stops31h 24m

$595

OntarioFrankfurt am Main

ONT - FRA

ONTFRA

Ontario

Tue 8/12

11:29 pm-7:20 am

1 stop22h 51m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 8/21

10:55 am-6:25 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$604

Long BeachFrankfurt am Main

LGB - FRA

LGBFRA

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 8/4

1:15 pm-8:55 am

2 stops34h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 8/20

11:00 am-9:43 pm

2 stops19h 43m

$605

San JoseFrankfurt am Main

SJC - FRA

SJCFRA

San Jose

Sat 8/16

6:15 am-8:45 am

2 stops17h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/2

10:55 am-10:43 pm

2 stops20h 48m

$608

San JoseFrankfurt am Main

SJC - FRA

SJCFRA

San Jose

Mon 8/4

6:00 am-8:45 am

1 stop17h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 8/19

6:40 am-9:04 pm

2 stops23h 24m

$618

Las VegasFrankfurt am Main

LAS - FRA

LASFRA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 7/27

5:05 pm-1:05 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 8/12

1:00 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop11h 35m

$629

OaklandFrankfurt am Main

OAK - FRA

OAKFRA

Oakland

Sat 8/16

9:28 am-10:40 pm

2 stops28h 12m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/2

6:40 am-6:23 pm

2 stops20h 43m

$631

San JoseFrankfurt am Main

SJC - FRA

SJCFRA

San Jose

Mon 8/4

12:17 pm-8:55 am

1 stop35h 38m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 8/20

10:40 am-7:47 pm

1 stop18h 07m

$631

Las VegasFrankfurt am Main

LAS - FRA

LASFRA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/2

8:30 pm-7:20 am

2 stops25h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 8/19

5:05 pm-1:24 pm

2 stops29h 19m

$638

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Best time to book a flight from California to Frankfurt

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,088). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to FRA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Frankfurt. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Frankfurt. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to FRA are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Frankfurt. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines from California to Frankfurt am Main have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Condor, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $337. However, be on the lookout for offers from WestJet and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport are Condor (72%), Alaska Airlines (72%) and Austrian Airlines (58%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport is $306. On average you can expect to pay $5,119. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Frankfurt am Main), can usually be booked for $526.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Frankfurt that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Frankfurt flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Frankfurt?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Frankfurt.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Frankfurt?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Frankfurt by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,088). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Frankfurt

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Frankfurt. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$253Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$458Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$514Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$516Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$529Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$529Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$556Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$632Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$640Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$651Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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