Frankfurt

$337+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FRA
Apr 10 — Apr 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in October or November, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 9/264:30 pm
SFO
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 10m
Condor
Fri 10/1611:40 am
FRA
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 50m
Condor
Deal found 3/6$662
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 9/154:30 pm
SFO
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 10m
Condor
Sat 9/2611:40 am
FRA
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 50m
Condor
Deal found 3/6$663
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Mon 3/165:35 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop21h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 4/17:40 pm
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop29h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/6$664
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/304:45 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop12h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/198:30 pm
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$665
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/24:30 pm
SFO
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 10m
Condor
Sun 8/2311:40 am
FRA
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 50m
Condor
Deal found 3/10$667
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 12/24:35 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop15h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 12/105:45 pm
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop31h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/6$668
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/264:45 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop18h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/213:20 pm
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/6$669
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/115:35 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop21h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 3/206:00 am
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/7$670
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/34:30 pm
SFO
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/192:15 pm
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop16h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$671
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 5/174:30 pm
SFO
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 10m
Condor
Thu 5/2811:40 am
FRA
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 50m
Condor
Deal found 3/6$672
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/154:45 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop12h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/283:15 pm
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/7$673
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sun 5/104:30 pm
SFO
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 10m
Condor
Thu 5/1411:40 am
FRA
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 50m
Condor
Deal found 3/10$674

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$664
(Super.com)

One-way from

$337
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,137

Good round-trip deal

$802 or less

Good one-way deal

$433 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Frankfurt am Main flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Frankfurt am Main flights.
From San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main
One-way flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

7:20 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops42h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 9/16

7:40 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$757

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Thu 5/14

7:40 am-10:55 am

1 stop18h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/25

11:40 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop11h 50m

$790

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

4:45 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/12

7:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$847
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

4:45 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/12

7:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$848

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

6:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/25

6:50 am-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$854

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

4:30 pm-12:40 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 7/14

12:30 pm-12:31 am

1 stop21h 01m

$960

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

10:25 am-1:00 pm

2 stops41h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 5/27

7:25 am-9:31 pm

2 stops23h 06m

$1,002

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Thu 3/26

1:35 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/28

2:15 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop16h 08m

$1,030

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

8:00 am-8:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/12

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop13h 45m

$1,051

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

4:30 pm-12:40 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 7/19

12:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$1,070

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $290). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $786). 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 SFO to FRA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 March 11, 2026.

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

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Lufthansa and FRA

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.

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 March 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport, such as Alaska Airlines,United Airlines, andScandinavian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 12 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day. 11 airlines have flights to Frankfurt am Main from San Francisco on a regular basis.

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

    TAP AIR PORTUGAL can get you from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in just under 42h. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main Airport is about 5680 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Scandinavian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Frankfurt am Main Airport, with prices starting at $285. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $451 and $458, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport for 69% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for TAP AIR PORTUGAL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $247. Users have also found prices from $285 and $314 on Scandinavian Airlines and Air New Zealand, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport consider choosing Air Canada (86%), United Airlines (79%) or Air New Zealand (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport is generally $2,709, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $338. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Frankfurt am Main), you can expect to pay $553 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $290). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $786). 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 San Francisco to Frankfurt

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 March 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$285Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$451Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$458Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$526Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$572Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$603Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$604Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$698Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$728Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$791Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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