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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main (SFO-FRA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.
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11:35 am - 12:30 pmSFO-FRA
15h 55m1 stop
1:15 pm - 8:09 pmFRA-SFO
14h 54m1 stop
Tue, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 11
4:30 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-FRA
11h 10mnonstop
11:40 am - 2:30 pmFRA-SFO
11h 50mnonstop
$577Condor
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Tue, May 6 - Tue, May 20
4:30 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-FRA
11h 10mnonstop
11:55 am - 7:45 pmFRA-SFO
16h 50m1 stop
Tue, May 6 - Tue, May 20
4:40 pm - 10:40 pmSFO-FRA
21h 00m1 stop
6:00 am - 2:40 pmFRA-SFO
17h 40m1 stop
$582TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 26
4:35 pm - 10:40 pmSFO-FRA
21h 05m1 stop
5:45 pm - 4:15 pmFRA-SFO
31h 30m1 stop
$583TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, Feb 19 - Thu, Feb 27
5:30 pm - 7:45 pmSFO-FRA
17h 15m1 stop
4:05 pm - 4:40 pmFRA-SFO
32h 35m1 stop
$619Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 18
5:30 pm - 7:45 pmSFO-FRA
17h 15m1 stop
4:05 pm - 4:40 pmFRA-SFO
32h 35m1 stop
$620Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 12
6:50 pm - 10:30 amSFO-FRA
30h 40m1 stop
2:55 pm - 11:05 amFRA-SFO
29h 10m1 stop
$753Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 27
6:50 pm - 10:15 pmSFO-FRA
18h 25m1 stop
7:15 am - 5:45 pmFRA-SFO
18h 30m1 stop
$774Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 13
3:15 pm - 5:05 pmSFO-FRA
16h 50m1 stop
5:55 pm - 1:15 pmFRA-SFO
28h 20m1 stop
$830ITA Airways
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Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main cost $633 and was between San Francisco (SFO) and Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $633.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main is October, where tickets cost $670 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,272 and $1,219 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,793, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$258
Flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt-Hahn

When to book flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main 
SandraFlew with United AirlinesSFO-FRASep 2024
Good luck if you have a connection or want to arrive on time
MichaelFlew with CondorSFO-FRAJun 2024
Bring snacks, make sure you follow luggage guidelines,
ThaliaFlew with LufthansaSFO-FRAMay 2024
Flight was delayed, had to run to catch our connection in Frankfurt, our luggage did not make it, took over 24 hours to get our luggage, no compensation at all!!!

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main was $258 for a one-way ticket and $561 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Frankfurt am Main.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

    On your way to Frankfurt am Main, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing in one of Frankfurt am Main’s 2 airports: Frankfurt am Main or Frankfurt-Hahn.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Frankfurt am Main from San Francisco?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Frankfurt am Main from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Frankfurt am Main with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Frankfurt am Main from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Frankfurt am Main, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9681 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.9Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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The plane was late arriving. The Alaska people did a great job of turning it around quickly and getting us off. We took off about 35 minutes after it reached the gate.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2025SFO - PSP
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The plane was late arriving. The Alaska people did a great job of turning it around quickly and getting us off. We took off about 35 minutes after it reached the gate.

I liked the flight attendant named Tyler. He was charismatic and genuine. I like the pilot in my second flight, he was considerate to everyone’s feelings. I liked the people I sat beside. I like the plane size. I like Alaska airlines

Flight delay was inconvenient and exhausting getting in at 1 am. However the crew and lounge was very comfortable.

No complaints. Great service. A first class entry lane at boarding wouldn’t hurt.

I appreciate the priority for safety. I did not enjoy how the delays were handled.

Awful . Extra charge on my bags even after it was confirmed it wasn’t overweight.

When we checked in our luggage, we had to use the tray, but include this tray is extra weight. I think you should not use the tray.

Boarding, crew, and duration were great. The lack of built-in entertainment is a turn-off, especially in this day and age. I’m also tall, so comfort is always an issue. More legroom without extra cost for taller passengers would be great.

Broke the wheels of my luggage. Should be more gentle with other peoples belongings. Very upset about needing a new suitcase before Christmas.

orgiginal scheduled flight ( 2.5 hours connection) was cancelled, was given option to rebook between a 1-hour connection or a next day flight. Missed connection flight, and decided to book last minute with an other airline.

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

For an 8.5 hour flight the service on board lacked a bit. Service start was slow, the food was worse than usual and they skipped the snack they were supposed to deliver before landing.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Checkin was painful and slow! Lady didn’t seem to know what was going on and couldn’t explain the delay. Seemed ahe couldnt see the computer scree and we couldn’t hear her talk through her mask.

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

Not enough room between rows and food was gross. $160 baggage charge?! Never again.

Waited for our plane from HNL so we didn't miss connection. AMAZING Service for that, then really clean plane. Nice airline attendants.

First time and I enjoyed the trip…. Will fly again soon 🔜

Delayed flight because other plane was occupying the gate for longer than expected. Once we boarded the plane had to wait 1 hour before taking off. We. Almost lost our connection flight and the baggage didn’t make it. We had to wait two days to receive our luggage. Hope they improve the timing or work with the airport to get better service.

I’m still missing my bags. I’m soo frustrated

Our flight was canceled for a reason that suggests gross mismanagement. We were re-booked for a flight to a different airport.

Worst: long walk to baggage claim Best: left on time

Great overall experience with TAP - would not hesitate to recommend for your next trip to or from Portugal

Correct meal and overall flight went well. 204€ for an extra luggage is simply exaggerated

First, I was moved from my scheduled flight at 10:45 to 6:30. Bad form as I had a scheduled lesson in the morning that I couldn't get a refund for. Second, we were bused out to the plane and bused back to the terminal and sat and sat all with NO explanation until the end of the long wait. Third, once we boarded the plane, we again sat for at least an hour WITH NO EXPLANATORY ANNOUNCEMENT. Plane left and arrived 2 hours late. I missed a train connection adding hours to my trip home. Lastly, it's time the airport is upgraded or TAP gets priority for walk-on gates. As a 74 year old, carrying my carry on luggage up and down stairs between the terminal and the plane is a pain. Might be the last time I fly TAP.

Boarding the plane from 2 entries at the the same time front and back was ridiculous. I boarded from the back for row 7 and others boarded from the front for row 15, for example. We met mid-plane and had to squeeze past each other. Ridiculous

Flight delays. Mad rush with no help from staff. Staff for TAP is elusive like the Tasmanian devil... you hear about it but never seen it. Seats were the only thing that was ok as its lie flat, but trying to sleep was like being at a concert as the crew were chit chatting non stop while you are trying to sleep. Food was seriously better in Premium EY on other airlines like Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, United. We traveled Business Class on TAP. Crew were friendly enough but not very present at lull period of flight.

Lufthansa charged me $280 to take skiiis when in the US the boot bag and skiis are one check-in bag. This was not advertised and a real shock at the airport. They only took the boot bag as a check-in item. The seats have been squeezed together like any economy airline and legroom is not as good as it used to be. Otherwise, the flight was fine and staff was helpful for making my connection.

On board Entertainment and crew services were absolutely trash! Neither me, nor any of my 40 family/friends members are flying Lufthansa again!

This is my second time to fly this year with Lufthansa and both times they dropped the ball. My ticket was very cheap and l would not be honest if l said that l had some high expectations for that price. Fly delay 6 hours. Screen in fey seats around me didn’t work. Food for dinner was ok but breakfast was so poor. We had connection in Frankfurt for Vienna. Because of delay they gave us fly with 30 min layover time. We got to Vienna but our baggage was late of course. Long story short it took us almost 24 hours to get to the final destination. Very bad experience

Professional crew and staff, very organized boarding and on time flights, baggage handling. Indian vegetarian meals were good, though could improve by offering Indian bread (naan/paratha/roti) as well. Very helpful pre flight emails with details of onboard experience 👍 Above average selection of movies. Consider offering more movies with subtitles and ratings indicators (e.g., IMDB scores).

Terrible experience. Should be a short simple flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs. Disgusting insult that United Air doesn’t have a cabin crew ready to receive a plane that’s already an hour plus late in departure. Lots of misinformation along the way from cockpit and crew. Definitely unimpressed with both union and management.

Seats were extremely hard and uncomfortable. as well as very narrow even though I paid an extra $230 for upgraded preferred seats. Very disappointed in the downtrend of Lufthansa and United Airlines.

I have flown with many airlines. My first time was several years ago. Now I remember why I avoided them for so long. Lufthanza is the only airline who has ever raised a size/weight issue with my modest standard size carry on. I had to repack three times to meet their carry-on weight criteria. (Apparently the rules of physics apply differently on Lufthansa flight than on other airlines.) In the meantime their staff was quite rude, repeating meaningless phrases like "Rules are Rules." And ignoring the additional fact that weight is also weight, whether it is in found in your carry on or in your suitcase. They eventually acknowledged that customer service and satisfaction is, for them, a low priority. Never choosing Lufthansa again.

The flight was so FULL That I had to keep BOTH my carry on AND my personal items ON my lap while I was sitting there for 10 hours Because the airline put ALL the other stuff into MY overhead cabin Most uncomfortable 10 hours of any flight I

I requested a wheelchair for they haven’t got it, they are old and don’t speech english

I have ordered Hindu or Indian vegetarian food, to my surprise they did not find any such request. All I ate during the flight was 2 pieces of bread. The airline hostess was completely rude and racist. She promised one apple and I asked he four hours of promise and she denied saying am not nice to her. Europeans seems to be having racism issues with Indians. I will officially launch complaint with Indian and USA governments They made to starve, I recently got open heart surgery and I am diabetic patient

Flights delayed, and not communicated to the level I accustomed to by other airlines. The crew seems to be hating their job and it shows. It costs you nothing to smile and be a bit more friendlier. Also, no jet bridge, passengers have to use stairs, which is hard for my elderly parents. What's the point of ordering wheelchairs?

One of the stewardess was really rude to a customer right near me. I ordered water and was given sparkling water which kind of surprised me as I've always been given still water but I didn't say anything. The lady after me ordered water as well and when she saw it was sparking water, she stopped the stewardess who then said very curtly "You could have told me sooner." Whoa...that was rude! Later this same customer had some liquid spilled on her as the same stewardess handed a drink to the person sitting next to her. I know it wasn't intentional, but it was rather strange. It was very hard to navigate how to get through the Frankfurt airport to our connecting flight. No one told us you'd have to go through security again so it was rather confusing as we didn't have a boarding pass. Luckily we were able to get necessary papers and get to our flight. Sadly, my luggage did not make it out of Frankfurt though.

Quick easy flight, checked my bag and was told to pick it up in LAX but my bag stayed in Frankfurt. I am tracking it with an air tag. I filed a complaint with Alaska Airlines at my last stop in SJC.

For context: 10 hour flight FRA-YVR. Newer A330 Neo plane. Crew were amazing - friendly and efficient. The plane is newer with great overhead space. My main issue is that the Premium Econ cabin is inferior compared with other airlines. Cute amenity kit (a plus). Food was fine, though I’d like to see more wine selection beyond 1 red and 1 white. But, seats aren’t as comfortable, and all Prem Econ and Econ passengers share only 4 washrooms. Washrooms in business are off limits. In addition, Condor charges for seat selection in Prem Econ. Ridiculous on a $1500 one-way ticket. Prem Econ configuration is 2, 4 and 2, and Condor put me and my partner into 2 middle seats in the group of 4 seats, meaning we’d have a single person to our left and to our right. Again, ridiculous. A kind airport agent was able to give us 2 seats in first (and exit) row of Prem Econ but these had no footrests. I wouldn’t rush back to Premium Economy on Condor.

The crew was friendly, but the comfort of the plane and the food definitely had room for improvement.

The cabin staff was very friendly and attentive. The plane was modern and fairly quiet in flight. The video screens are large and of high quality, and I liked that the documentary movie "Anselm" was available for watching.

The flight from Saskatoon to Calgary was canceled by WestJet due to the airline strike. Condor, as the main operator, did not inform us. We found out that information just when we arrived at Saskatoon airport. Fortunately, we had enough time to drive to Calgary airport and catch the flight to Frankfurt. We couldn’t claim compensation for the missing flight because nobody takes responsibility for this situation. When we tried to contact BudgetAir, they redirected us to Condor, and Condor redirected us to WestJet. WestJet keeps saying that they are not responsible for the ticket that was bought from a third-party company.

Because of luggage I had to upgrade to premium economy , which was worth it!

Every thing was fine. The food was lack luster especially after leaving from Italy.

Very good except for the screaming 5 year old that was allowed to yell and scream whenever he wanted too! The mom obviously had no concept of “inside voices”!

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