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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport from £302

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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FRA
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in October or May, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 February 2026.

Mon 20/416:45
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop18h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 20/515:20
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/2£483
Mon 20/416:45
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop12h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 25/515:20
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/2£486
Sat 25/416:45
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop12h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 22/515:20
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/2£490
Sat 25/416:45
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop18h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 25/515:20
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/2£494
Tue 5/509:20
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/511:40
FRA
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£504
Mon 20/416:45
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop18h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 24/515:20
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/2£505
Wed 4/316:35
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop15h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 10/313:25
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop34h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/2£507
Mon 16/317:40
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop12h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 20/310:30
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/2£508
Mon 9/216:35
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop15h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 26/217:45
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop31h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 31/1£509
Mon 23/216:35
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop15h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 27/206:00
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/2£511
Fri 6/316:40
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop18h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/310:30
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/2£512
Thu 27/816:30
SFO
-
FRA
1 stop35h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 10/906:05
FRA
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/2£514

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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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£483

One-way from

£302

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£635

Good round-trip deal

£1,793 or less

Good one-way deal

£489 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 21/4-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 8/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main
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San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

16:45-19:45

1 stop18h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 23/5

15:20-14:40

1 stop32h 20m

£483

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

17:40-14:30

1 stop12h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 20/3

10:30-15:35

1 stop13h 05m

£508

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

16:35-16:55

1 stop15h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 27/2

06:00-16:05

1 stop19h 05m

£511

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

16:45-14:35

1 stop12h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 26/4

07:00-14:40

2 stops16h 40m

£563

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

13:15-19:45

2 stops21h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 27/2

15:15-14:35

1 stop32h 20m

£584

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

16:02-19:45

2 stops18h 43m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 9/3

07:55-23:00

2 stops23h 05m

£608

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

17:40-19:45

1 stop18h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 23/3

06:55-15:35

2 stops16h 40m

£610

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

16:45-14:35

1 stop12h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 23/4

10:15-19:54

2 stops18h 39m

£619

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

17:35-20:00

2 stops18h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 19/3

17:45-17:05

1 stop31h 20m

£628

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

12:10-12:45

1 stop15h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 1/6

11:40-14:30

Nonstop11h 50m

£635

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 44 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of £214). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £574). 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?

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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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport as you normally would.

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

    Located just 11.8 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 10 daily outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL can get you from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in just under 15h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 40m. 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 (79%), United Airlines (75%), Air New Zealand( 75%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £168. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Frankfurt am Main) can be booked for £446 on average, our data indicates £1,189 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of £214). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £574). 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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