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$355+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — SFO
apr. 9 — apr. 161
to. 4/9
to. 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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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 mars 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
to. 4/309:20 am
FRA
-
SFO
2 stops19h 00m
American Airlines
fr. 5/81:40 pm
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops23h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$662
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lø. 4/253:20 pm
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
sø. 5/34:45 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop18h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/5$663
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
to. 4/3010:55 am
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 14m
British Airways
ma. 5/47:30 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop29h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 3/5$664
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sø. 9/138:45 pm
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
lø. 9/267:25 pm
SFO
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$665
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
on. 4/1511:10 pm
HHN
-
SFO
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
sø. 5/37:40 pm
SFO
-
HHN
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$665
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
to. 4/1611:30 am
FRA
-
SFO
2 stops22h 23m
Finnair
lø. 5/21:28 pm
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops20h 07m
Finnair
Deal found 3/5$666
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lø. 4/257:15 pm
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 35m
British Airways
fr. 5/81:40 pm
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops23h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 3/6$667
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sø. 4/510:55 am
FRA
-
SFO
2 stops32h 00m
American Airlines
ti. 4/143:52 pm
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops18h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$668
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
fr. 5/158:30 pm
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
ti. 5/265:55 am
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops23h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/5$669
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lø. 8/156:40 am
FRA
-
SFO
2 stops20h 32m
American Airlines
to. 9/312:15 pm
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops25h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$670
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ma. 10/1210:15 am
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop20h 05m
Air Canada
ma. 10/262:35 pm
SFO
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/5$671
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
fr. 8/216:10 am
FRA
-
SFO
2 stops23h 08m
British Airways
sø. 9/611:22 am
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops25h 58m
British Airways
Deal found 3/6$672

Find flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

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 mars 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$662
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$355
(Kiwi.com)

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July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$815
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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 mars 10, 2026.
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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

to. 8/20

11:30 am-8:51 pm

2 stops18h 21m

San Francisco

sø. 9/6

11:22 am-6:35 pm

2 stops22h 13m

$662

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

ma. 8/24

7:00 am-6:08 pm

2 stops20h 08m

San Francisco

fr. 9/4

9:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop26h 40m

$688

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

ma. 8/17

5:30 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

San Francisco

sø. 8/23

6:05 am-6:30 am

1 stop15h 25m

$692

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

lø. 8/22

7:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops19h 50m

San Francisco

fr. 9/4

9:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop26h 40m

$700

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

ma. 8/17

7:05 am-5:50 pm

2 stops19h 45m

San Francisco

sø. 8/23

11:45 pm-8:55 am

1 stop24h 10m

$718

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

fr. 6/12

7:45 am-4:35 pm

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

lø. 6/27

5:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop19h 20m

$719

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

lø. 8/22

9:45 am-4:15 pm

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

sø. 9/6

7:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop27h 30m

$721

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

to. 4/30

11:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 29m

San Francisco

ti. 6/9

11:47 am-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 48m

$724

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

fr. 5/1

12:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

fr. 5/15

2:00 pm-9:20 am

1 stop34h 20m

$725
Quickest round-trip

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

ti. 4/14

10:25 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

fr. 4/24

1:40 pm-9:45 am

Nonstop11h 05m

$726

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

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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 March 6, 2026.

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 63 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco (average of $468). Flying from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $681). 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 mars 10, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco as you normally would.

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 mars 10, 2026.

The most flights from FK0 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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

About 19% of weekly flights between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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 Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the last year, Condor have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on FRA

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 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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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 mars 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andLufthansa 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
7.9
Good
8,277 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
7.9
Good
8,277 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,277 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
9,414 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,277 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
7,843 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,277 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
7,781 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,277 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
6.5
Okay
401 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,277 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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 12 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 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 Finnair, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco in about 11h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 48m. There are 5680 mi between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $496. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $512, and Delta, from $519. Condor is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco are TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($414), American Airlines ($463), and British Airways ($465).

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

    Consider Air Canada (75%), United Airlines (72%) or Air New Zealand (72%) 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 $1,866, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $630. When looking at the most popular route, (Frankfurt am Main - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $553 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco (average of $468). Flying from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $681). 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 5 airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 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 mars 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$496Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$512Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$519Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$561Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$562Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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