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?

Monday 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.

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

About 23% of weekly flights between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

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 17% of flights being delayed.

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

For as low as $658, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Frankfurt am Main Airport in 13h 55m. The distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco is about 5680 mi. 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 Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

Currently priced at $361, Delta will fly you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Condor - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $422 and $500, respectively. Delta is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $463. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Condor, as they are both options that can get you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco for a low price.

Weekly flight availability from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $709. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - San Francisco) can be booked for $521 on average, our data indicates $2,198 when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco.

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

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco on time: Austrian Airlines (72%), Brussels Airlines (71%), United Airlines (69%).

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

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

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of OneTravel to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel Users can find the same prices on Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust OneTravel the most. OneTravel has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 13 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.

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt 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.

$416+ Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between $668 and $1,056 in May. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $612 on British Airways (May 14-Jun 13).

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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

Wed 12/243:15 pmFRA - SFO

1 stop32h 20mScandinavian Airlines

Thu 1/224:40 pmSFO - FRA

1 stop32h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$664

Thu 12/1110:15 amFRA - SFO

1 stop17h 53mBritish Airways

Tue 1/138:40 pmSFO - FRA

1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/1

$681

Thu 12/1110:15 amFRA - SFO

2 stops19h 08mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/142:36 pmSFO - FRA

2 stops19h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$693

Thu 12/2510:50 amFRA - SFO

2 stops21h 01mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/288:00 amSFO - FRA

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$694

Thu 12/251:20 pmFRA - SFO

Nonstop11h 35mLufthansa

Thu 1/16:50 pmSFO - FRA

Nonstop11h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 12/2

$704

Wed 12/241:15 pmFRA - SFO

1 stop15h 20mLufthansa

Thu 1/112:50 pmSFO - FRA

1 stop13h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 12/3

$705

Thu 12/1110:15 amFRA - SFO

1 stop21h 37mBritish Airways

Thu 12/256:00 amSFO - FRA

1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/3

$713

Wed 12/171:20 pmFRA - SFO

Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/62:20 pmSFO - FRA

1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$714

Sat 12/1310:15 amFRA - SFO

1 stop18h 20mLufthansa

Fri 12/261:35 pmSFO - FRA

Nonstop11h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 12/3

$716

Wed 12/249:10 amFRA - SFO

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/112:50 pmSFO - FRA

1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$717

Best flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Frankfurt to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Fri 1/168:30 pmFRA - SFO

1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Fri 1/237:00 amSFO - FRA

2 stops17h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$639

Wed 3/186:55 amFRA - SFO

1 stop13h 55mDelta

Wed 3/257:25 amSFO - FRA

2 stops19h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$658

Wed 3/259:50 amFRA - SFO

1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/141:40 pmSFO - FRA

Nonstop11h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$663

Mon 1/127:20 amFRA - SFO

1 stop16h 40mBritish Airways

Sat 2/148:40 pmSFO - FRA

1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/2

$665

Sat 1/246:55 amFRA - SFO

1 stop13h 55mDelta

Sat 1/3112:15 pmSFO - FRA

2 stops19h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$658

Sun 3/19:50 amFRA - SFO

1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/312:40 pmSFO - FRA

Nonstop10h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$663

Tue 4/2111:45 amFRA - SFO

2 stops20h 22mDelta

Thu 5/71:00 pmSFO - FRA

2 stops19h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$662

Mon 2/29:50 amFRA - SFO

1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/102:35 pmSFO - FRA

Nonstop11h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$663

Sat 1/3111:50 amFRA - SFO

2 stops20h 35mDelta

Sat 2/77:10 amSFO - FRA

2 stops19h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$663

Tue 5/199:45 amFRA - SFO

1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 6/1010:35 amSFO - FRA

1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$663

Thu 1/156:55 amFRA - SFO

2 stops19h 54mDelta

Wed 1/2811:40 amSFO - FRA

2 stops20h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$663

Thu 1/159:50 amFRA - SFO

1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/2811:15 amSFO - FRA

1 stop15h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$663

Last-minute flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Frankfurt to San Francisco. Data last updated December 4, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 1/1210:30 amFRA - SFO

1 stop13h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Fri 1/164:40 pmSFO - FRA

1 stop12h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$630

Wed 1/148:30 pmFRA - SFO

1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Fri 2/134:40 pmSFO - FRA

1 stop32h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$621

Thu 1/153:15 pmFRA - SFO

1 stop32h 20mScandinavian Airlines

Wed 1/287:00 amSFO - FRA

2 stops17h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$624

Thu 1/153:15 pmFRA - SFO

1 stop32h 20mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 1/316:55 pmSFO - FRA

2 stops39h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$638

Fri 1/168:30 pmFRA - SFO

1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Fri 1/237:00 amSFO - FRA

2 stops17h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$628

Thu 1/225:45 pmFRA - SFO

1 stop31h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed 2/254:35 pmSFO - FRA

1 stop15h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/2

$617

Thu 1/228:30 pmFRA - SFO

1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Tue 1/277:10 amSFO - FRA

2 stops17h 40mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$637

Sat 1/248:30 pmFRA - SFO

1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Fri 2/67:10 amSFO - FRA

2 stops17h 40mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$636

One-way flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Frankfurt to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Sat 1/319:15 amFRA - SFO

3 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$416

Mon 3/168:00 pmFRA - SFO

2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$420

Sun 1/119:40 pmFRA - SFO

3 stops48h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$430

Fri 1/169:10 amFRA - SFO

3 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$431

Sun 1/252:10 pmFRA - SFO

2 stops55h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$440

Sun 2/15:35 pmFRA - SFO

2 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$445

Mon 2/29:40 amFRA - SFO

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$446

Fri 1/308:10 pmFRA - SFO

3 stops51h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$449

Sun 2/87:05 amFRA - SFO

3 stops38h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$450

Thu 3/1911:25 amFRA - SFO

1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/3

$453

Find flight deals from Frankfurt to San Francisco

Most accurate provider	OneTravel 3 stars
Most trusted provider	OneTravel 3 stars
Round-trip from	$612 (British Airways)
One-way from	$416 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$855
Good round-trip deal	$793 or less
Good one-way deal	$771 or less

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Depart

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Price

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 1/16

8:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

7:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops17h 50m

$639

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 3/18

6:55 am-12:50 pm

1 stop13h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

7:25 am-11:15 am

2 stops19h 50m

$658

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 1/24

6:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop13h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

12:15 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 30m

$658

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/21

11:45 am-11:07 pm

2 stops20h 22m

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

1:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$662

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 3/25

9:50 am-5:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

1:40 pm-9:45 am

Nonstop11h 05m

$663

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 3/1

9:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

2:40 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$663

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 2/2

9:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

2:35 pm-9:35 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$663

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 1/31

11:50 am-11:25 pm

2 stops20h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

7:10 am-11:15 am

2 stops19h 05m

$663

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/19

9:45 am-4:25 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

10:35 am-5:10 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$663

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 1/15

6:55 am-5:49 pm

2 stops19h 54m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

11:40 am-4:45 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$663

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Compare providers for flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Frankfurt to San Francisco in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
OneTravel	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gotogate	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of OneTravel to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel Users can find the same prices on Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust OneTravel the most. OneTravel has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 16 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco (average of $496). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $680). 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?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 34% on airfare.

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Lufthansa from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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

8,011 reviews

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

8,011 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

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

9,066 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

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

7,612 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

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

7,562 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

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

6.4

Okay

389 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

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

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 13 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 Airport to San Francisco?
For as low as $658, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Frankfurt am Main Airport in 13h 55m. The distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco is about 5680 mi. 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 Airport to San Francisco round-trip?
Currently priced at $361, Delta will fly you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Condor - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $422 and $500, respectively. Delta is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $463. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Condor, as they are both options that can get you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco on time: Austrian Airlines (72%), Brussels Airlines (71%), United Airlines (69%).
What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $709. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - San Francisco) can be booked for $521 on average, our data indicates $2,198 when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Frankfurt to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Frankfurt 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 to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt 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 Airport to San Francisco?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco (average of $496). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $680). 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 to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$361	Average$557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$422	Average$552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Condor	Cheapest$506	Average$726	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
British Airways	Cheapest$512	Average$775	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$560	Average$771	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$562	Average$775	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%

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$416+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco are usually found in February or May, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

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