Cheap flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport from £386
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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FRA
2 Oct — 9 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in October or August, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 September 2026.
Mon 5/1013:25 -
1 stop14h 30m
Thu 15/1014:35 -
1 stop16h 14m
Deal found 31/8£548
Tue 13/1016:30 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Thu 15/1011:40 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 31/8£582
Sun 18/1010:21 -
1 stop17h 39m
Fri 23/1011:40 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 30/8£616
Sat 17/1016:51 -
1 stop35h 09m
Fri 23/1011:40 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 30/8£625
Wed 2/1209:10 -
2 stops17h 05m
Thu 10/1206:50 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 29/8£627
Wed 4/1112:05 -
2 stops17h 15m
Thu 12/1106:50 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 28/8£627
Tue 24/1109:55 -
2 stops16h 15m
Tue 12/106:50 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 29/8£630
Fri 9/1006:00 -
1 stop18h 50m
Thu 22/1007:00 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 31/8£632
Thu 5/1119:35 -
1 stop36h 45m
Fri 27/1106:50 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 31/8£634
Mon 5/1006:00 -
1 stop18h 50m
Tue 20/1007:00 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 2/9£635
Sat 19/907:00 -
1 stop16h 40m
Mon 28/907:00 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 2/9£638
Best flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 September 2026.
Fri 9/1023:30 -
1 stop24h 25m
Thu 22/1007:00 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 28/8£635
Tue 29/1212:50 -
1 stop14h 15m
Fri 12/209:45 -
3 stops42h 02m
Deal found 1/9£649
Sat 12/906:00 -
2 stops17h 40m
Mon 21/911:00 -
2 stops21h 40m
Deal found 28/8£650
Wed 30/909:30 -
2 stops19h 05m
Wed 14/1007:00 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 29/8£645
Fri 9/1021:23 -
2 stops26h 17m
Thu 22/1011:00 -
2 stops18h 18m
Deal found 30/8£651
Mon 28/1214:45 -
Nonstop10h 45m
Mon 11/115:15 -
1 stop34h 15m
Deal found 29/8£658
Sat 12/907:00 -
1 stop16h 40m
Sat 19/907:00 -
2 stops22h 18m
Deal found 28/8£646
Sun 1/1113:50 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Thu 12/1110:10 -
Nonstop11h 25m
Deal found 31/8£659
Sun 20/907:00 -
1 stop16h 40m
Sun 4/1007:00 -
2 stops21h 36m
Deal found 29/8£646
Sat 3/1009:55 -
2 stops19h 25m
Sat 10/1010:15 -
2 stops18h 27m
Deal found 30/8£650
Thu 17/910:29 -
2 stops18h 06m
Sun 27/911:50 -
1 stop21h 44m
Deal found 31/8£654
Direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt
Explore direct flight options from San Francisco to Frankfurt based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 2 September 2026.
Tue 13/1016:30 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Thu 15/1011:40 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 31/8£582
Sun 1/1113:50 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Thu 12/1110:10 -
Nonstop11h 25m
Deal found 2/9£658
Wed 25/1114:45 -
Nonstop10h 45m
Thu 17/1213:30 -
Nonstop11h 35m
Deal found 30/8£659
Sun 1/1113:50 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Tue 17/1110:10 -
Nonstop11h 25m
Deal found 1/9£660
Sun 31/118:50 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Tue 9/213:30 -
Nonstop11h 35m
Deal found 2/9£662
Mon 30/1114:45 -
Nonstop10h 45m
Sun 6/1210:10 -
Nonstop11h 25m
Deal found 31/8£690
Wed 30/916:30 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Thu 8/1011:40 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 1/9£695
Wed 21/1014:40 -
Nonstop10h 45m
Wed 11/1113:30 -
Nonstop11h 35m
Deal found 31/8£696
Fri 29/118:50 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Tue 9/213:30 -
Nonstop11h 35m
Deal found 2/9£699
Wed 25/1114:45 -
Nonstop10h 45m
Sat 19/1217:25 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 30/8£707
Wed 18/1113:50 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Tue 1/1210:10 -
Nonstop11h 25m
Deal found 29/8£718
Fri 9/1014:40 -
Nonstop10h 45m
Thu 22/1010:25 -
Nonstop11h 15m
Deal found 31/8£729
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Data last updated 2 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 19/907:00 -
1 stop16h 40m
Mon 28/907:00 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 2/9£638
Sat 19/922:35 -
1 stop25h 05m
Thu 8/1007:00 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 2/9£638
Mon 5/1013:25 -
1 stop14h 30m
Thu 15/1014:35 -
1 stop16h 14m
Deal found 31/8£548
Mon 5/1006:00 -
1 stop18h 50m
Tue 20/1007:00 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 2/9£635
Thu 8/1014:40 -
2 stops18h 05m
Thu 22/1007:00 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 31/8£641
Fri 9/1006:00 -
1 stop18h 50m
Thu 22/1007:00 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 31/8£632
Tue 13/1016:30 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Thu 15/1011:40 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 31/8£582
Sat 17/1016:51 -
1 stop35h 09m
Fri 23/1011:40 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 30/8£625
Sun 18/1010:21 -
1 stop17h 39m
Fri 23/1011:40 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 30/8£616
One-way flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 September 2026.
Sun 13/907:00 -
1 stop20h 45m
Deal found 2/9£386
Wed 30/907:00 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 1/9£395
Mon 14/909:00 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 31/8£397
Fri 18/922:35 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 28/8£398
Fri 18/922:35 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 1/9£398
Thu 22/1007:10 -
2 stops16h 45m
Deal found 1/9£399
Wed 30/906:00 -
2 stops18h 00m
Deal found 2/9£402
Tue 8/919:20 -
3 stops29h 30m
Deal found 2/9£477
Wed 23/1223:18 -
1 stop23h 32m
Deal found 1/9£480
Sun 1/1113:50 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 29/8£528
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA). 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 2 September 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 2 September 2026.
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SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Fri 9/10
23:30-08:55
1 stop24h 25m
Frankfurt am Main
Thu 22/10
07:00-11:45
1 stop13h 45m
£635
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Wed 30/9
09:30-13:35
2 stops19h 05m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 14/10
07:00-11:45
1 stop13h 45m
£645
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Sat 12/9
07:00-08:40
1 stop16h 40m
Frankfurt am Main
Sat 19/9
07:00-20:18
2 stops22h 18m
£646
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Sun 20/9
07:00-08:40
1 stop16h 40m
Frankfurt am Main
Sun 4/10
07:00-19:36
2 stops21h 36m
£646
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Tue 29/12
12:50-12:05
1 stop14h 15m
Frankfurt am Main
Fri 12/2
09:45-18:47
3 stops42h 02m
£649
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Sat 3/10
09:55-14:20
2 stops19h 25m
Frankfurt am Main
Sat 10/10
10:15-19:42
2 stops18h 27m
£650
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Sat 12/9
06:00-08:40
2 stops17h 40m
Frankfurt am Main
Mon 21/9
11:00-23:40
2 stops21h 40m
£650
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Fri 9/10
21:23-08:40
2 stops26h 17m
Frankfurt am Main
Thu 22/10
11:00-20:18
2 stops18h 18m
£651
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Thu 17/9
10:29-13:35
2 stops18h 06m
Frankfurt am Main
Sun 27/9
11:50-00:34
1 stop21h 44m
£654
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Mon 28/12
14:45-10:30
Nonstop10h 45m
Frankfurt am Main
Mon 11/1
15:15-16:30
1 stop34h 15m
£658
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of £578). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £997). 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 SFO to FRA?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights typically cost between £528 and £830 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £548 on Multiple Airlines (5 Oct–15 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Frankfurt. 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 2 September 2026.
The most flights from SFO to FRA are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).
How often are flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Frankfurt am Main have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening 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 Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main flights?
Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?
Located just 11.0 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Frankfurt am Main from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt am Main should be relatively easy as there are 14 daily outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Delta and KLM can get you from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in just under 16h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5680 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Before booking your flight to Frankfurt am Main Airport from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (82%), United Airlines (73%), Air New Zealand( 73%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £270. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Frankfurt am Main) can be booked for £640 on average, our data indicates £1,243 when flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Frankfurt flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt.
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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt 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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of £578). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £997). 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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