Cheap flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport from £401
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FRA
3 Nov — 10 Nov1
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 August or September, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday 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 4 October 2026.
Fri 16/1013:51 -
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Deal found 1/10£609
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Tue 17/1118:15 -
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Deal found 30/9£646
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Tue 27/1006:50 -
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Deal found 1/10£649
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Thu 29/1006:50 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 1/10£652
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Deal found 1/10£656
Wed 14/1008:00 -
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Wed 21/1007:00 -
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Deal found 29/9£657
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Tue 27/1009:50 -
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Deal found 29/9£659
Wed 2/1216:40 -
1 stop34h 25m
Wed 9/1209:45 -
2 stops42h 09m
Deal found 29/9£661
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 4 October 2026.
Fri 16/1006:00 -
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Deal found 29/9£657
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Thu 3/1207:20 -
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Deal found 29/9£664
Wed 4/1114:45 -
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Deal found 29/9£667
Mon 2/1111:45 -
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Wed 18/1106:50 -
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Deal found 29/9£679
Sun 22/1121:35 -
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Tue 8/1209:50 -
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Deal found 30/9£686
Fri 16/1021:25 -
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Sun 25/1009:50 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 2/10£664
Mon 23/1114:45 -
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Fri 4/1217:25 -
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Deal found 29/9£671
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2 stops19h 42m
Deal found 3/10£705
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Deal found 1/10£712
Sun 15/1107:00 -
2 stops17h 30m
Sun 22/1114:15 -
2 stops19h 57m
Deal found 1/10£720
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 4 October 2026.
Mon 2/1118:45 -
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Tue 17/1110:10 -
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Deal found 30/9£671
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Deal found 1/10£678
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Deal found 29/9£694
Wed 4/1118:45 -
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Tue 17/1113:30 -
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Deal found 3/10£696
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Deal found 2/10£697
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Sun 6/1213:30 -
Nonstop11h 35m
Deal found 29/9£709
Thu 24/1218:45 -
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Thu 14/113:30 -
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Deal found 30/9£720
Sun 22/1118:45 -
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Tue 8/1213:30 -
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Deal found 30/9£729
Wed 18/1113:50 -
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Wed 2/1210:10 -
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Deal found 30/9£732
Fri 25/1218:45 -
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Deal found 3/10£734
Thu 24/1218:45 -
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Deal found 2/10£735
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Deal found 3/10£738
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Data last updated 4 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 14/1008:00 -
1 stop15h 55m
Wed 21/1007:00 -
2 stops22h 18m
Deal found 29/9£657
Fri 16/1013:51 -
1 stop14h 09m
Tue 20/1011:40 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 1/10£609
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2 stops18h 55m
Tue 27/1006:50 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 1/10£656
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1 stop18h 50m
Tue 27/1009:50 -
1 stop21h 06m
Deal found 29/9£659
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1 stop18h 50m
Tue 27/1006:50 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 1/10£649
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2 stops17h 15m
Sun 25/1009:50 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 30/9£662
Tue 20/1006:00 -
2 stops18h 00m
Thu 29/1006:50 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 1/10£652
Mon 2/1119:35 -
1 stop28h 55m
Tue 17/1118:15 -
1 stop31h 15m
Deal found 30/9£646
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 4 October 2026.
Mon 9/1116:35 -
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Deal found 30/9£401
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Deal found 3/10£406
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Deal found 30/9£407
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Deal found 3/10£416
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Deal found 3/10£419
Sun 8/1107:00 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 30/9£452
Sat 31/1022:35 -
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Deal found 3/10£478
Fri 30/1020:15 -
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Deal found 3/10£498
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Deal found 3/10£516
Fri 4/1206:38 -
1 stop15h 37m
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Deal found 29/9£539
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 4 October 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 4 October 2026.
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Wed 28/10
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Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
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£406
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20:50-08:40
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00:00-15:00
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£452
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Sat 31/10
22:35-08:40
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Frankfurt am Main
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00:00-15:00
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£478
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Fri 30/10
20:15-09:40
2 stops53h 25m
Frankfurt am Main
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00:00-15:00
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£498
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Sun 8/11
13:50-09:55
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Frankfurt am Main
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00:00-15:00
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£540
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£540
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Mon 9/11
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£540
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Mon 26/10
14:50-09:55
Nonstop11h 05m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£542
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SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Wed 28/10
19:45-14:55
Nonstop11h 10m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£544
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Sat 26/12
13:50-09:55
Nonstop11h 05m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£615
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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of £619). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,080). 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 4 October 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 £536 and £911 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £583 on Multiple Airlines (1 Mar–3 May).
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 4 October 2026.
The most flights from SFO to FRA are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 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 159 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 early afternoon 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 Thursday 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 13% 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, United Airlines, and KLM can get you from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in just under 14h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 45m. 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 (86%), United Airlines (76%), Air New Zealand( 76%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £1,853. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Frankfurt am Main) can be booked for £932 on average, our data indicates £1,853 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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of £619). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,080). 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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