Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

How often are flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main delayed?

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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 159 minutes.

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main flights?

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Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

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

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Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $451 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, starting at $529 and $570 round-trip. Users have found that KLM is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 6

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

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The cheapest airline one-way is Air New Zealand, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $304. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main for a low price.

Question 7

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

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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. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 8

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

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main (average of $820). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,532). 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.

Question 9

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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.

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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).

Question 11

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

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The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is $406. On average you can expect to pay $1,519. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Frankfurt am Main), can usually be booked for $588.

Question 12

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

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main consider choosing Air Canada (86%), United Airlines (77%) or Air New Zealand (77%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 13

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

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Consider Condor, United Airlines or Lufthansa when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.

Question 14

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

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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 as you normally would.

Question 15

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

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For a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.0 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 10 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day. 11 airlines have flights to Frankfurt am Main from San Francisco on a regular basis.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

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

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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.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,067

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	Cheapest$451	Average$991	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
British Airways	Cheapest$529	Average$975	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	Cheapest$570	Average$679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$594	Average$827	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Delta	Cheapest$603	Average$870	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Air France	Cheapest$604	Average$954	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Condor	Cheapest$629	Average$997	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$750	Average$857	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$778	Average$1,325	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$815	Average$1,057	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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

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. 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?

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

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 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 159 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 early afternoon 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 Thursday 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 13% of flights being delayed.

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