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$211+ Cheap flights from California to Frankfurt (FRA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — FRA
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Frankfurt

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 February 13, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/137:00 am
SAN
-
FRA
2 stops20h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 5/145:30 pm
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop15h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$547
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2112:40 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop13h 35m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/1210:15 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop14h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/9$579
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/212:30 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop34h 35m
Air Canada
Tue 5/1210:15 am
FRA
-
SAN
2 stops41h 18m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/10$584
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/24:55 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop30h 10m
Air Canada
Wed 5/139:55 am
FRA
-
SAN
2 stops45h 21m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/10$588
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 3/115:55 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop31h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 3/1910:05 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop33h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$592
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:40 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop29h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 4/2210:00 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop34h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$593
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 5/212:30 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop34h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 5/138:15 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop16h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$595
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 5/24:55 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop30h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 5/1210:15 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop14h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$597
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 3/1010:15 pm
SAN
-
FRA
1 stop29h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 3/195:10 pm
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop26h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$598
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 4/296:36 am
SAN
-
FRA
2 stops20h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 5/1210:15 am
FRA
-
SAN
1 stop19h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$599
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/197:55 pm
LAX
-
FRA
1 stop18h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 3/255:45 pm
FRA
-
LAX
1 stop29h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/12$602
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:10 pm
LAX
-
FRA
1 stop34h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 4/308:30 pm
FRA
-
LAX
1 stop29h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/12$604

Find flight deals from California to Frankfurt

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Frankfurt flight deals. Data was last updated February 13, 2026.

Round-trip from

$547
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$211
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$851

Good round-trip deal

$735 or less

Good one-way deal

$388 or less
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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 February 13, 2026.
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

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Frankfurt

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Tue 3/10

2:11 pm-6:35 am

1 stop32h 24m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 3/19

5:10 pm-11:53 am

1 stop26h 43m

$598

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Mon 4/27

8:00 am-8:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/11

11:45 am-11:50 am

1 stop33h 05m

$600

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Wed 3/11

9:54 am-9:35 am

1 stop15h 41m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 3/25

8:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$602

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Wed 4/29

4:21 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops16h 44m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 5/14

9:55 am-8:43 pm

1 stop19h 48m

$602

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Sun 3/15

7:00 am-7:50 am

1 stop16h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 3/25

2:15 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$603

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Wed 3/11

6:15 am-8:40 am

1 stop18h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 3/19

6:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$603

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Mon 3/16

6:15 am-7:50 am

1 stop17h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/24

6:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$603

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Thu 3/12

7:00 am-7:50 am

1 stop16h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/24

6:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$603

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Sun 3/15

7:00 am-7:50 am

1 stop16h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 3/23

11:50 am-1:05 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$603

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Wed 4/29

9:46 am-12:05 pm

2 stops17h 19m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/11

5:15 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$607

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $327). Flying from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $743). 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 February 13, 2026.

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Frankfurt. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL fly from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport in about 15h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 04m. There are 5680 mi between California and Frankfurt am Main Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $230. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and Scandinavian Airlines, 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?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Frankfurt am Main or San Diego - Frankfurt am Main, Los Angeles - Frankfurt am Main is the most popular route 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 Austrian Airlines (70%), United Airlines (70%) and Air New Zealand (70%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport is $299. On average you can expect to pay $1,556. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Frankfurt am Main), can usually be booked for $510.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $327). Flying from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $743). 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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$285Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$444Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$451Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$456Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$458Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$574Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$585Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$586Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$604Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$632Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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