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$224+ Cheap flights from California to Frankfurt am Main

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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — FRA
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Frankfurt am Main

Cheapest flights from California to Frankfurt am Main
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Frankfurt am Main. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 30, 2025.

This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:35 amSJC - FRA
1 stop17h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 1/139:50 amFRA - SJC
1 stop20h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/28$544
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:10 amSJC - FRA
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/1310:15 amFRA - SJC
2 stops33h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/28$602
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/3010:55 pmSJC - FRA
1 stop24h 45mDelta
Sun 2/156:55 amFRA - SJC
2 stops26h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/29$609
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/3010:55 pmSJC - FRA
1 stop24h 45mDelta
Sat 2/149:50 amFRA - SJC
1 stop20h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/29$610
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/3012:34 pmOAK - FRA
2 stops37h 41mDelta
Sat 2/146:55 amFRA - OAK
2 stops23h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/29$613
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/307:15 amSJC - FRA
2 stops24h 30mDelta
Fri 2/1311:50 amFRA - SJC
2 stops38h 43mDelta
Deal found 12/29$613
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/3010:55 pmSJC - FRA
1 stop24h 45mDelta
Mon 2/1610:15 amFRA - SJC
2 stops35h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/29$615
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Mon 12/294:50 pmOAK - FRA
2 stops54h 50mDelta
Sat 2/146:55 amFRA - OAK
2 stops23h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/29$619
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/3011:00 amSAN - FRA
1 stop13h 20mLufthansa
Wed 1/141:50 pmFRA - SAN
1 stop17h 06mLufthansa
Deal found 12/29$760
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 12/297:30 pmLAX - FRA
1 stop34h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 1/143:15 pmFRA - LAX
1 stop34h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/27$774
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/305:35 pmSAN - FRA
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/149:50 amFRA - SAN
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/29$778
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 amSJC - FRA
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Fri 2/1310:15 amFRA - SJC
1 stop20h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/29$805

Find flight deals from California to Frankfurt am Main

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Frankfurt am Main flight deals. Data was last updated December 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$548
(AirNGo)

One-way from

$224
(KLM)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,383
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Frankfurt am Main 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 December 30, 2025.
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San JoseFrankfurt am Main

SJC - FRA

SJCFRA

San Jose

Tue 2/10

2:32 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops20h 08m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 2/24

10:15 am-9:30 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$599

San JoseFrankfurt am Main

SJC - FRA

SJCFRA

San Jose

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-7:15 am

2 stops16h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 2/18

7:20 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops35h 09m

$599

San JoseFrankfurt am Main

SJC - FRA

SJCFRA

San Jose

Mon 4/6

10:45 pm-8:55 am

1 stop25h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 4/15

10:15 am-8:33 pm

2 stops19h 18m

$608

San JoseFrankfurt am Main

SJC - FRA

SJCFRA

San Jose

Tue 5/5

12:47 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops24h 53m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 5/14

6:40 am-10:59 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$608

San JoseFrankfurt am Main

SJC - FRA

SJCFRA

San Jose

Mon 5/4

6:00 am-8:45 am

1 stop17h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/11

7:20 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$608

San JoseFrankfurt am Main

SJC - FRA

SJCFRA

San Jose

Tue 4/14

4:18 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops21h 22m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 4/30

10:45 am-10:59 pm

2 stops21h 14m

$608

San JoseFrankfurt am Main

SJC - FRA

SJCFRA

San Jose

Thu 1/29

10:45 pm-8:40 am

1 stop24h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 2/13

11:50 am-5:33 pm

2 stops38h 43m

$609

San JoseFrankfurt am Main

SJC - FRA

SJCFRA

San Jose

Thu 1/29

10:45 pm-8:40 am

1 stop24h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 2/14

10:15 am-4:08 pm

2 stops38h 53m

$609

San JoseFrankfurt am Main

SJC - FRA

SJCFRA

San Jose

Mon 5/4

10:45 pm-8:55 am

1 stop25h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/11

10:40 am-6:49 pm

1 stop17h 09m

$610

San JoseFrankfurt am Main

SJC - FRA

SJCFRA

San Jose

Mon 2/2

10:45 pm-8:40 am

1 stop24h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 2/14

9:50 am-9:18 pm

1 stop20h 28m

$610

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Best time to book a flight from California to Frankfurt am Main

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Frankfurt am Main (average of $292). Flying from California to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 30, 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 as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Frankfurt am Main

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Frankfurt am Main. 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 December 30, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to FK0 are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

    Departing from California to Frankfurt am Main will take you 18h 35m. The distance between California and Frankfurt am Main is about 5823 mi. 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 one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Scandinavian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $236. TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights start at $242 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $294 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Frankfurt am Main or Ontario - Frankfurt am Main, Los Angeles - Frankfurt am Main is the most popular route from California to Frankfurt am Main.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from California to Frankfurt am Main on time: Austrian Airlines (73%), United Airlines (73%), Air New Zealand (73%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Frankfurt am Main? While on average our users pay $1,285, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $381. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Frankfurt am Main), is priced around $493.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Frankfurt am Main 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Frankfurt am Main (average of $292). Flying from California to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Frankfurt am Main. 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 December 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$319Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$458Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$468Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$502Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$556Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$560Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$575Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$586Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$651Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$674Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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