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$362+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO)

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FRA — SFO
Feb 18 — Feb 251
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco are usually found in February or October, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 January 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Most trusted provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Round-trip from

$669
(Flighttix)

One-way from

$362
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$817

Good round-trip deal

$855 or less

Good one-way deal

$792 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Frankfurt am Main-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco
One-way flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 January 19, 2026.

This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Fri 4/105:30 pm
FRA
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 30m
Lufthansa
Thu 4/237:15 pm
SFO
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/18$669
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/293:20 pm
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/144:45 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop12h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/18$670
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/146:40 am
FRA
-
SFO
2 stops23h 12m
American Airlines
Sun 6/2812:26 am
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops21h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$671
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1910:25 am
FRA
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/261:55 pm
SFO
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/17$672
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Sun 3/18:30 pm
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 3/44:02 pm
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops18h 43m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/17$673
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/116:40 am
FRA
-
SFO
2 stops26h 14m
American Airlines
Sun 4/1211:59 pm
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops22h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$674
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Sun 4/126:40 am
FRA
-
SFO
2 stops24h 24m
American Airlines
Fri 4/1711:59 pm
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops22h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/17$675
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/119:55 am
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop20h 26m
Air Canada
Fri 4/1712:45 am
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop20h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/17$676
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/169:45 am
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/302:40 pm
SFO
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$677
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/105:30 pm
FRA
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 30m
Lufthansa
Fri 4/247:30 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop13h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/18$678
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Mon 4/1312:55 pm
FRA
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 30m
Lufthansa
Thu 4/237:30 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop13h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/17$679
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/211:30 am
FRA
-
SFO
2 stops22h 13m
Finnair
Fri 10/1611:24 am
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops22h 11m
Finnair
Deal found 1/18$680

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt 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 January 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Frankfurt

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/3

7:35 pm-12:52 am

2 stops38h 17m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

2:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$672

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 4/8

6:35 am-4:15 pm

1 stop18h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

2:40 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$692

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 5/9

12:10 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 5/29

1:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$693

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 4/30

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 6/9

6:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

$696

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/14

1:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

1:40 pm-9:45 am

Nonstop11h 05m

$697

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/14

8:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop15h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

7:15 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

$697

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 6/19

5:35 pm-11:17 am

1 stop26h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 6/29

5:00 am-6:00 am

2 stops16h 00m

$698

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 4/19

12:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

1:40 pm-9:45 am

Nonstop11h 05m

$699

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 4/17

5:30 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

1:40 pm-9:45 am

Nonstop11h 05m

$700

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 6/15

10:25 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 6/27

4:50 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$700

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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.

Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Frankfurt with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.

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 15 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 $503). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $678). 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 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 January 19, 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 Airport to San Francisco as you normally would.

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

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

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

Download the official FRA app to stay updated on strikes and operations, ensuring a smoother departure experience.

SFO

Use BART for an affordable 40-minute ride from SFO to downtown San Francisco.

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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 January 19, 2026.
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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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

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  • 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 11 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 Airport to San Francisco?

    For as low as $693, Finnair can have you in San Francisco from Frankfurt am Main Airport in 14h 50m. 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 $496, Condor will fly you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Condor, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $519 and $538, respectively. Condor is priced at 34% 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $414. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and British Airways, 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: Air Canada (74%), United Airlines (72%), Air New Zealand (72%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $590. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - San Francisco) can be booked for $496 on average, our data indicates $2,254 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 $503). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $678). 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 to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt 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 January 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$496Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$519Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$538Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$561Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$562Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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