Question 1

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

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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.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

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

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Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

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

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About 22% of weekly flights between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.

Question 5

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco round-trip from $585. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from $650, and United Airlines, from $656. Condor is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 6

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

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The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco are TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($445), American Airlines ($488), and Brussels Airlines ($505).

Question 7

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

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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 14 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

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

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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco (average of $720). Flying from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $934). 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.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

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The most flights from FK0 to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 12

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

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While on average a flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco is generally $783, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $598. When looking at the most popular route, (Frankfurt am Main - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $543 for that flight.

Question 13

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

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Consider Air Canada (57%), United Airlines (56%) or Air New Zealand (56%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco.

Question 14

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

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When booking a flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Lufthansa or Condor as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FRA to SFO?

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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.

Question 16

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Frankfurt am Main?

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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.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?

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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.

Question 19

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

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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.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$780

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Condor	Cheapest$585	Average$920	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$650	Average$871	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
United Airlines	Cheapest$656	Average$861	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$684	Average$830	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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

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 14 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FRA to SFO?

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

The most flights from FK0 to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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

About 22% of weekly flights between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 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 Saturday 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

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