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$538+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — SFO
Sep 1 — Sep 81
Tue 9/1
Tue 9/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco are usually found in September or October, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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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 August 2, 2026.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/1711:30 am
FRA
-
SFO
2 stops21h 26m
Finnair
Fri 10/239:00 am
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop14h 45m
Finnair
Deal found 7/29$635
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 9/286:35 am
FRA
-
SFO
2 stops20h 16m
American Airlines
Wed 10/77:21 am
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops21h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$636
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 9/216:35 am
FRA
-
SFO
2 stops20h 16m
American Airlines
Wed 10/74:35 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop17h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$637
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 10/710:55 am
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop20h 39m
British Airways
Wed 10/216:47 am
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop16h 58m
British Airways
Deal found 7/29$638
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 8/2110:55 am
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 54m
British Airways
Thu 10/811:13 am
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop36h 32m
British Airways
Deal found 7/30$639
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 8/196:35 am
FRA
-
SFO
2 stops20h 14m
British Airways
Fri 8/288:45 am
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops24h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 7/30$640
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/2411:25 am
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 11/97:25 am
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop16h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$641
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/59:45 am
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 8/1010:40 am
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop13h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$642
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 10/510:35 am
FRA
-
SFO
2 stops22h 24m
British Airways
Sun 10/253:41 pm
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops22h 19m
British Airways
Deal found 7/29$643
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 10/510:35 am
FRA
-
SFO
2 stops22h 24m
British Airways
Tue 10/2010:28 am
SFO
-
FRA
2 stops18h 22m
British Airways
Deal found 7/30$644
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/198:15 am
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 10/612:45 pm
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop14h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$645
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/198:15 am
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 10/52:40 pm
SFO
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$646

Find 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 August 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$635
(Finnair)

One-way from

$538
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$835

Good round-trip deal

$666 or less

Good one-way deal

$551 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 August 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 10/28

11:30 am-12:59 am

2 stops21h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 11/7

12:15 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$641

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 9/24

7:45 am-4:15 pm

1 stop17h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

7:25 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$642

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 11/20

7:00 am-11:17 pm

2 stops25h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 11/28

5:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop32h 05m

$643

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 9/27

10:15 am-3:21 pm

1 stop14h 06m

San Francisco

Fri 10/9

2:40 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$650

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 8/21

10:55 am-7:13 pm

1 stop17h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

1:45 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$655

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 11/21

8:40 am-6:56 pm

1 stop19h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 11/24

7:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop19h 25m

$655

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 10/22

7:45 am-4:15 pm

1 stop17h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

2:45 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$658

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 10/5

9:15 am-2:30 pm

1 stop14h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 10/22

1:55 pm-9:45 am

Nonstop10h 50m

$659

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 8/21

11:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop13h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

1:55 pm-9:45 am

Nonstop10h 50m

$660
Quickest round-trip

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 8/20

12:55 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

1:55 pm-9:45 am

Nonstop10h 50m

$667

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Compare providers for flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco

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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Frankfurt am Main Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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?

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 14 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco (average of $698). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $918). 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 August 2, 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between $707 and $975 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $635 on Finnair (Sep 17-Oct 23).

The best insider tips for Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 August 2, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andLufthansa 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
7.8
Good
8,494 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
7.8
Good
8,494 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,494 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
10,062 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,494 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
8,174 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,494 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
542 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,494 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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 4 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from Frankfurt am Main. It is only a 11.0 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 $642, Finnair can have you in San Francisco from Frankfurt am Main Airport in 17h 30m. 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 $565, United Airlines will fly you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $566 and $567, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 29% 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 $417. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and American Airlines, 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 (54%), United Airlines (51%), Air New Zealand (51%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $534. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - San Francisco) can be booked for $551 on average, our data indicates $1,500 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco (average of $698). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $918). 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 4 airlines flying from Frankfurt to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 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 August 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$565Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$566Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$567Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
CondorCheapest$576Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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