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

A quick flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main can take about 12h 50m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $631. Airlines will cover a distance of 5680 mi.

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

Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $253 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Condor, starting at $506 and $509 round-trip. Users have found that Scandinavian Airlines is 72% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

Booking 10 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. 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?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main (average of $729). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,089). 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 day to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

The most flights from SFO to FK0 are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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

The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is $421. On average you can expect to pay $2,809. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Frankfurt am Main), can usually be booked for $533.

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

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main consider choosing Air Canada (82%), United Airlines (76%) or Air New Zealand (76%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

Consider American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or British Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

Users have found that flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main on a Friday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 11 days in advance, which can save you up to 13% on flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 11 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $682. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $772.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Frankfurt am Main from San Francisco. Users have commonly found prices around $912 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $418. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to FRA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

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 14 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day. 11 airlines have flights to Frankfurt am Main from San Francisco on a regular basis.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

$419+ Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

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One-way from	$419 (Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest in	October
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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$253	Average$674	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Delta	Cheapest$506	Average$838	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Condor	Cheapest$509	Average$833	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	Cheapest$544	Average$745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$603	Average$1,082	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
British Airways	Cheapest$616	Average$1,044	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$710	Average$1,089	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$726	Average$778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$739	Average$878	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$742	Average$1,264	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%

$419+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt am Main

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