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$237+ 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FRA
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 21, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 8/314:45 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop18h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/93:20 pm
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/21$648
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/284:40 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop12h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 3/310:30 am
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/19$653
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/214:40 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop12h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 2/273:15 pm
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/19$657
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 3/287:35 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop17h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 4/46:05 am
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop20h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/20$660
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/195:35 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/68:10 pm
FRA
-
SFO
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$663
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 2/178:25 am
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/248:10 pm
FRA
-
SFO
3 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$665
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 2/224:40 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop12h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 3/310:30 am
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/19$666
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 2/64:40 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop18h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 2/910:30 am
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/19$667
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 3/95:40 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop12h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 3/133:15 pm
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/19$668

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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$653
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$237
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,001

Good round-trip deal

$737 or less

Good one-way deal

$513 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 21, 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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San Francisco

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Frankfurt

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Price

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

11:13 am-12:45 pm

1 stop16h 32m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 4/29

11:25 am-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$680

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

4:40 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 3/20

10:30 am-11:16 pm

2 stops20h 46m

$719

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

4:40 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/3

10:30 am-11:01 pm

2 stops21h 31m

$719

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

4:45 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$795

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

1:05 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 3/19

7:55 am-8:00 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$825

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

4:45 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 4/26

7:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$834

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

4:45 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 4/27

7:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$840

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

4:03 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops19h 42m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 4/13

7:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$849

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

4:45 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 4/11

7:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$861

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

4:40 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 3/14

8:30 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$868

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 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 Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >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 Gotogate the most. Gotogate 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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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 January 16, 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 $292). 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 January 21, 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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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport trip
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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.

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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.

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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 January 21, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport, such as Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,768 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,768 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,768 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,190 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,768 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,660 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,768 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,736 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,768 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Condor
6.4
Okay
398 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,768 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

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 8 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day. 12 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?

    Scandinavian Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in just under 12h 50m. 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 $253 and $326 on Scandinavian Airlines and Condor, 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 (79%), United Airlines (75%) or Air New Zealand (75%) 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 $2,827, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $360. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Frankfurt am Main), you can expect to pay $547 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 $292). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$285Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$451Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$458Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$526Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$578Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$604Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$616Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$699Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$739Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$739Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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