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$229+ 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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — FRA
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 November 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$577
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$229
(Thrive Travel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,095
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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 November 13, 2025.

This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sun 11/166:25 amSJC - FRA
1 stop17h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 12/29:50 amFRA - SJC
2 stops42h 28mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/13$544
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:35 amSJC - FRA
1 stop17h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 12/89:50 amFRA - SJC
1 stop19h 51mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/12$577
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:35 amSJC - FRA
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/89:50 amFRA - SJC
2 stops23h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$580
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/166:25 amSJC - FRA
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/29:50 amFRA - SJC
1 stop19h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$581
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/64:35 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop21h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 12/165:45 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop29h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/11$631
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/274:40 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop12h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/78:30 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/11$632
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/274:40 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop12h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/48:30 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/11$635
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/93:35 pmSFO - FRA
2 stops37h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 2/1410:30 amFRA - SFO
1 stop13h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/11$637
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Wed 12/108:25 amSFO - FRA
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/179:20 amFRA - SFO
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$641
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/94:45 pmLAX - FRA
1 stop34h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 12/175:45 pmFRA - LAX
1 stop29h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/13$644
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/84:35 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop21h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 1/115:45 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop29h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/13$644
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/44:40 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop12h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/118:30 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/11$645

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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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Frankfurt am Main that are best for you.

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San JoseFrankfurt am Main

SJC - FRA

SJCFRA

San Jose

Wed 2/4

5:54 am-7:50 am

2 stops16h 56m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 2/18

6:55 am-4:10 pm

2 stops18h 15m

$597

San JoseFrankfurt am Main

SJC - FRA

SJCFRA

San Jose

Sun 2/1

9:46 am-11:15 am

2 stops16h 29m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 2/15

6:55 am-4:10 pm

2 stops18h 15m

$609

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

9:05 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 1/12

10:30 am-2:35 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$658

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

11:34 am-12:50 pm

1 stop16h 16m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 3/9

1:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 04m

$660

Los AngelesFrankfurt am Main

LAX - HHN

LAXHHN

Los Angeles

Sun 12/7

7:10 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Frankfurt-Hahn

Sat 12/13

11:50 pm-10:00 pm

3 stops31h 10m

$667

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

9:05 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 1/12

10:30 am-2:35 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$688

Santa AnaFrankfurt am Main

SNA - FRA

SNAFRA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/20

12:25 pm-7:25 am

2 stops58h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 3/1

5:10 pm-11:25 am

2 stops27h 15m

$708

San DiegoFrankfurt am Main

SAN - FRA

SANFRA

San Diego

Wed 12/3

5:35 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 12/17

5:25 pm-9:44 am

1 stop25h 19m

$708

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

4:40 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 1/12

8:30 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops35h 38m

$708

Los AngelesFrankfurt am Main

LAX - FRA

LAXFRA

Los Angeles

Tue 12/9

7:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 2/6

8:30 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops32h 56m

$709

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Frankfurt am Main

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 $299). Flying from California to Frankfurt am Main in June is currently the most expensive (average of $769). 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 November 13, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from California to Frankfurt am Main by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Frankfurt am Main?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Frankfurt am Main. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Frankfurt am Main flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 13, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to FK0 are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Frankfurt am Main. 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?

    Departing from California to Frankfurt am Main will take you 16h 29m. The distance between California and Frankfurt am Main is about 5683 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 Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $229. Scandinavian Airlines flights start at $359 while deals on TAP AIR PORTUGAL start at $367 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 (81%), United Airlines (81%), Air New Zealand (81%).

  • 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 $1,142, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $325. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Frankfurt am Main), is priced around $518.

  • 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 $299). Flying from California to Frankfurt am Main in June is currently the most expensive (average of $769). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$284Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$502Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$506Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$556Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$580Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$586Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$616Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$645Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$652Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$674Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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