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$581+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — SFO
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt am Main (FK0) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 August 20, 2025.

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$581
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Average price

$807
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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

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Mon 9/18:50 amFRA - SFO
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/151:20 pmSFO - FRA
Nonstop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$581
This Sembo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Sembo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/25:25 pmFRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/308:25 amSFO - FRA
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$582
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2811:40 amFRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 50mCondor
Thu 9/114:30 pmSFO - FRA
Nonstop11h 10mCondor
Deal found 8/18$583
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:40 amFRA - SFO
1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/221:20 pmSFO - FRA
Nonstop10h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$584
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/136:40 amFRA - SFO
1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/1312:43 amSFO - FRA
1 stop22h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$585
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/196:40 amFRA - SFO
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/57:25 pmSFO - FRA
Nonstop10h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$586
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2710:15 amFRA - SFO
1 stop18h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/246:50 pmSFO - FRA
Nonstop11h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$587
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:15 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 amSFO - FRA
1 stop18h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$588
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2310:15 amFRA - SFO
1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/28:25 amSFO - FRA
1 stop14h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$589
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/11:35 pmFRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/158:31 amSFO - FRA
1 stop14h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$590
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Sat 9/138:50 amFRA - SFO
1 stop16h 20mSWISS
Wed 9/172:20 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop13h 05mSWISS
Deal found 8/17$591
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/131:35 pmFRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/181:20 pmSFO - FRA
Nonstop10h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$592

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco 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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 11/28

9:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 12/17

8:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop16h 15m

$584

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 11/19

9:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

8:25 am-7:25 am

1 stop14h 00m

$584

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 11/16

9:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

1:35 pm-9:35 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$584

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 12/23

9:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

8:25 am-7:25 am

1 stop14h 00m

$584

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 10/2

9:45 am-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

2:40 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$584

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 11/20

9:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

6:07 am-7:40 am

1 stop16h 33m

$584

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 11/20

7:20 am-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

1:35 pm-9:35 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$584

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 11/17

9:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

6:50 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

$584

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 11/18

9:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

7:00 am-6:35 am

1 stop14h 35m

$584

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 11/27

6:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop31h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 12/17

8:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop16h 15m

$584

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

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

Book a free fast-track security slot via FRA SmartWay 72 hours before departure for a smoother experience.

Read more about FRAby Blane Bachelor
SFO

Use BART for a budget-friendly trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco, taking about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on FRA

Blane Bachelor

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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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Frankfurt am Main with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 FRA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 39% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco. 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 August 20, 2025.

The most flights from FK0 to SFO 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated August 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Lufthansa from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,337 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,289 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Condor
6.3
Okay
354 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from Frankfurt am Main; the airport handles an average of 14 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from Frankfurt am Main. It is only a 11.8 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco in about 15h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 5680 mi between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco round-trip from $361. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Condor, from $506, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, from $510. Delta is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Consider Condor (85%), Alaska Airlines (84%) or Air Canada (60%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco.

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

    While on average a flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is generally $1,965, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $602. When looking at the most popular route, (Frankfurt am Main - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $500 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 6 airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco. 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$361Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$506Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$510Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$546Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$581Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$588Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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