$360+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FRA
Oct 8 — Oct 151
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to FrankfurtExplore 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 September 8, 2026.
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 September 8, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/124:35 pm -
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Fri 12/256:00 am -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 9/7![TAP AIR PORTUGAL logo]()
$723
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/194:30 pm -
1 stop35h 00m
Sun 11/15:45 pm -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 9/7![TAP AIR PORTUGAL logo]()
$724
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Fri 10/94:30 pm -
Nonstop11h 10m
Thu 10/2211:40 am -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 9/4![Condor logo]()
$725
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Thu 10/810:21 am -
1 stop17h 34m
Thu 10/2211:40 am -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$727
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/74:35 pm -
1 stop20h 45m
Thu 10/226:05 am -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 9/7![TAP AIR PORTUGAL logo]()
$734
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Tue 10/201:51 pm -
1 stop14h 19m
Tue 10/2711:15 am -
1 stop20h 43m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$737
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/304:30 pm -
Nonstop11h 10m
Thu 10/152:35 pm -
1 stop16h 14m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$739
Best flights from San Francisco to FrankfurtDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 8, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 8, 2026.
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Sun 9/277:00 am -
1 stop20h 45m
Thu 10/1511:40 am -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$755
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/911:49 pm -
1 stop23h 51m
Thu 10/227:00 am -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 9/6![Delta logo]()
$864
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/306:35 am -
2 stops17h 05m
Sun 10/259:50 am -
2 stops22h 06m
Deal found 9/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$878
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Tue 10/131:51 pm -
1 stop14h 19m
Fri 10/2311:40 am -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$756
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/152:40 pm -
2 stops18h 05m
Thu 10/227:00 am -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 9/8![Delta logo]()
$868
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/188:00 am -
1 stop15h 55m
Sun 10/259:50 am -
2 stops22h 06m
Deal found 9/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$878
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1412:05 pm -
2 stops17h 15m
Thu 10/2910:15 am -
2 stops21h 41m
Deal found 9/7![Delta logo]()
$878
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/99:23 pm -
2 stops26h 17m
Thu 10/2211:00 am -
2 stops20h 45m
Deal found 9/6![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$881
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/82:40 pm -
2 stops18h 05m
Thu 10/227:00 am -
2 stops19h 05m
Deal found 9/6![Delta logo]()
$878
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/37:00 am -
1 stop16h 40m
Sat 10/1012:10 pm -
2 stops20h 46m
Deal found 9/5![Delta logo]()
$881
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to FrankfurtDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Data last updated September 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Data last updated September 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Tue 9/154:30 pm -
Nonstop11h 10m
Fri 9/1812:30 pm -
1 stop21h 26m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$740
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/304:30 pm -
Nonstop11h 10m
Thu 10/152:35 pm -
1 stop16h 14m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$739
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/74:35 pm -
1 stop20h 45m
Thu 10/226:05 am -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 9/7![TAP AIR PORTUGAL logo]()
$734
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Thu 10/810:21 am -
1 stop17h 34m
Thu 10/2211:40 am -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$727
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Fri 10/94:30 pm -
Nonstop11h 10m
Thu 10/2211:40 am -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 9/4![Condor logo]()
$725
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/194:30 pm -
1 stop35h 00m
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1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 9/7![TAP AIR PORTUGAL logo]()
$724
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Tue 10/201:51 pm -
1 stop14h 19m
Tue 10/2711:15 am -
1 stop20h 43m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$737
One-way flights from San Francisco to FrankfurtSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 8, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 8, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 10/241:00 pm -
2 stops37h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$360
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 10/256:07 am -
2 stops22h 03m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Wed 11/117:14 pm -
3 stops52h 26m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$366
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Wed 10/286:07 am -
2 stops22h 03m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$367
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 11/94:40 pm -
2 stops55h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$369
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 10/111:00 pm -
3 stops45h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$370
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Thu 10/156:00 am -
2 stops43h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$374
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Thu 10/227:11 pm -
2 stops32h 49m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 10/311:00 am -
2 stops17h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$378
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 September 8, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $723 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $360 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $866 |
Good round-trip deal | $874 or less |
Good one-way deal | $509 or less |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 8, 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
Mon 10/5
8:46 pm-1:00 pm
2 stops55h 14m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$393
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SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Tue 9/15
4:30 pm-12:40 pm
Nonstop11h 10m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$450
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
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San Francisco
Sat 9/12
7:35 pm-8:20 am
2 stops27h 45m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$494
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San Francisco
Thu 10/8
5:50 am-9:50 am
2 stops19h 00m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$538
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SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Wed 9/30
6:00 am-9:50 am
1 stop18h 50m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$539
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Mon 9/28
11:30 pm-8:55 am
1 stop24h 25m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$539
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SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
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San Francisco
Fri 10/9
9:23 pm-8:55 am
2 stops26h 32m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$539
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SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
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San Francisco
Mon 10/12
6:38 pm-8:40 am
2 stops29h 02m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$539
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SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Fri 10/16
11:30 pm-8:55 am
1 stop24h 25m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$539
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SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Fri 10/2
10:30 pm-8:40 am
1 stop25h 10m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$539
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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 September.
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Frankfurt from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Booking 43 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $820). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,353). 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 September 8, 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.
How often are flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main flights?
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Copenhagen (CPH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Rome (FCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $815.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via New York (JFK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 19m.
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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 September 8, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport, such as Alaska Airlines,Scandinavian Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$451 | Average$991 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$529 | Average$975 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$532 | Average$675 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$601 | Average$770 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$603 | Average$870 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$604 | Average$954 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$607 | Average$981 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$750 | Average$857 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$815 | Average$1,057 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$898 | Average$1,221 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |