Frankfurt am Main

$430+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt am Main

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SFO — FRA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in October or August, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt am Main (FK0). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$683
(oojo)

One-way from

$430
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,016
From San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main
One-way flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 8/205:55 amSFO - FRA
2 stops28h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 8/273:20 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop34h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/2$683
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 8/198:50 amSFO - FRA
1 stop19h 45mCondor
Mon 9/1511:40 amFRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 50mCondor
Deal found 7/2$684
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/184:20 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop17h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 8/286:05 amFRA - SFO
1 stop17h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/3$685
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/137:30 amSFO - FRA
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/2311:40 amFRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$691
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 9/11:05 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop13h 00mLufthansa
Tue 9/301:35 pmFRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 6/30$693
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Tue 9/25:45 pmSFO - HHN
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/2211:45 pmHHN - SFO
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$708
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1111:40 amSFO - FRA
1 stop14h 20mAir Canada
Tue 8/269:55 amFRA - SFO
1 stop19h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$715

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main that are best for you.

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San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

5:55 am-7:45 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 8/27

3:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$683

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

8:50 am-1:35 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 9/15

11:40 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop11h 50m

$684

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

4:20 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 8/26

7:40 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$685

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

7:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop17h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/23

11:40 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop11h 50m

$691

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

1:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop13h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/30

1:35 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop11h 25m

$693

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - HHN

SFOHHN

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

5:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Frankfurt-Hahn

Mon 9/22

11:45 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$708

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

11:40 am-11:00 am

1 stop14h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 8/26

9:55 am-7:57 pm

1 stop19h 02m

$715

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - HHN

SFOHHN

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

5:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$430

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 7/15

8:10 pm-11:25 am

3 stops30h 15m

$430

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Thu 7/10

4:30 pm-12:40 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$432

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The best insider tips for San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding for ultimate comfort.


United's Premium Plus includes 2 checked bags, priority check-in, and upgraded meals on international flights.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Allegris Economy offers 31-inch pitch seats with adjustable headrests for enhanced comfort.


Lufthansa's Sleeper's Row allows spreading across three seats with a mattress and blanket for long flights.

Read more about Lufthansaby Blane Bachelor
Airports
SFO

For a stress-free departure, use the AirTrain Red Line to navigate between terminals quickly at SFO.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
FRA

Upon arrival at FRA, take the S8 or S9 trains from Terminal 1 to reach Frankfurt city center in about 15 minutes.

Read more about FRAby Blane Bachelor
Our travel experts
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Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

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Harriet Baskas

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

Expert on Lufthansa and FRA

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Blane Bachelor

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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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 27 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 $1,090). 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 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 July 3, 2025.

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 27% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main. Price data was last updated on June 30, 2024.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 July 3, 2025.

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).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt am Main

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt am Main. 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 am Main. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, KLM, and SWISS from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • 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 $683 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Condor and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, starting at $684 and $685 round-trip. Users have found that Scandinavian Airlines is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Condor, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $432. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aer Lingus and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main for a low price.

  • 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 (83%), United Airlines (77%) or Air New Zealand (77%) 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?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is $450. On average you can expect to pay $4,196. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Frankfurt am Main), can usually be booked for $480.

  • 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.

  • 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 $1,090). 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 am Main

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$253Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
CondorCheapest$511Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$544Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$554Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$603Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$651Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$689Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$726Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$739Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$740Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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