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$546+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt to San Francisco

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 June 12, 2025.

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$546
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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$735

Good round-trip deal

$689 or less

Good one-way deal

$639 or less
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/167:00 amFRA - SFO
1 stop15h 35mLufthansa
Fri 7/251:20 pmSFO - FRA
Nonstop10h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$546
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/2710:15 amFRA - SFO
1 stop14h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/187:25 pmSFO - FRA
Nonstop10h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$547
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 9/236:40 amFRA - SFO
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/74:35 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$550
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 9/1210:45 amFRA - SFO
1 stop17h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/167:20 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop15h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$551
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2510:15 amFRA - SFO
2 stops19h 06mDelta
Sun 10/193:05 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop17h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/11$553
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/97:10 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 10/237:20 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop18h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$554
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/99:55 amFRA - SFO
1 stop34h 20mAir Canada
Mon 7/2811:55 pmSFO - FRA
2 stops22h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$558
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 6/2611:00 amFRA - SFO
1 stop16h 13mAir France
Thu 7/108:25 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop13h 45mAir France
Deal found 6/12$561
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/288:45 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop28h 50mSWISS
Sat 7/57:40 pmSFO - FRA
2 stops39h 15mSWISS
Deal found 6/10$568
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/143:50 pmFRA - SFO
2 stops30h 45mAustrian Airlines
Tue 7/292:05 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop31h 25mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$576
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 9/911:40 amFRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 50mCondor
Tue 9/234:30 pmSFO - FRA
Nonstop11h 10mCondor
Deal found 6/11$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 7/169:55 amFRA - SFO
1 stop19h 02mBrussels Airlines
Wed 7/308:30 amSFO - FRA
1 stop14h 40mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 6/10$582

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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 June 12, 2025.
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 am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 7/16

7:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 7/20

7:25 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$546

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 9/27

10:15 am-3:28 pm

1 stop14h 13m

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

7:25 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$547

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/23

6:40 am-1:50 pm

1 stop16h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

4:35 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$550

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 9/12

10:45 am-7:16 pm

1 stop17h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

7:20 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$551

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 9/25

10:15 am-8:21 pm

2 stops19h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 10/19

3:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$553

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 10/9

7:10 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

7:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$554

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 9/3

11:40 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop11h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

4:30 pm-12:40 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$556

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 7/9

9:55 am-11:15 am

1 stop34h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

11:55 pm-7:10 am

2 stops22h 15m

$558

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 6/26

11:00 am-6:13 pm

1 stop16h 13m

San Francisco

Thu 7/10

8:25 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$561

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 6/28

8:45 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop28h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 7/5

7:40 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$568

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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.

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SFO

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

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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 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 June 9, 2025.

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 13 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 June 12, 2025.

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 37% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Frankfurt to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Frankfurt 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from FRA 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).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 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 8 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.

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

    Currently priced at $546, Lufthansa will fly you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $547 and $551, respectively. Lufthansa is priced at 26% 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 $570. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Aer Lingus, 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 (82%), United Airlines (77%), Air New Zealand (77%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $510. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - San Francisco) can be booked for $413 on average our data indicates $1,935 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 8 airlines flying from Frankfurt to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$361Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$422Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$510Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$526Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$542Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$566Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$577Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$588Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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