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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport from £287

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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FRA
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in October or August, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£452

One-way from

£287

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£571

Good one-way deal

£292 or less
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  • 30/9-20/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main
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  • 21h 00m total
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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 29 August 2025.

Tue 23/913:50SFO - FRA
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/911:40FRA - SFO
1 stop19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£452
Sun 12/1008:20SFO - FRA
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1011:40FRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£456
Mon 15/916:30SFO - FRA
Nonstop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/911:50FRA - SFO
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£459
Fri 5/908:00SFO - FRA
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/911:45FRA - SFO
1 stop21h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£465
Thu 11/908:00SFO - FRA
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/911:40FRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£466
Mon 8/911:30SFO - FRA
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/911:45FRA - SFO
1 stop18h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£466
Mon 1/908:00SFO - FRA
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/911:40FRA - SFO
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£474
Mon 3/1109:00SFO - FRA
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1111:15FRA - SFO
1 stop21h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£482
Sat 11/1008:20SFO - FRA
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1011:40FRA - SFO
Nonstop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£489
Sun 23/1116:40SFO - FRA
1 stop18h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 6/1220:30FRA - SFO
1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/8£490

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San Francisco

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Frankfurt

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Depart

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San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

13:50-13:35

1 stop14h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 20/10

11:40-14:30

Nonstop11h 50m

£452

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sun 12/10

08:20-12:10

1 stop18h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 19/10

11:40-14:30

Nonstop11h 50m

£456

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

16:30-12:40

Nonstop11h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 19/9

11:50-19:45

1 stop16h 55m

£459

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Thu 11/9

08:00-12:10

1 stop19h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 18/9

11:40-14:30

Nonstop11h 50m

£466

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

10:08-12:10

1 stop17h 02m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 22/10

11:40-14:30

Nonstop11h 50m

£466

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

10:59-13:45

1 stop17h 46m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 27/10

11:40-15:30

Nonstop11h 50m

£466

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

16:30-12:40

Nonstop11h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 23/9

11:40-21:43

1 stop19h 03m

£474

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

10:08-12:10

1 stop17h 02m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 15/12

13:55-20:15

1 stop15h 20m

£474

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 23/9

10:08-12:10

1 stop17h 02m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 30/9

13:00-21:32

1 stop17h 32m

£481

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 8/9

16:30-12:40

Nonstop11h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 25/9

11:45-23:59

1 stop21h 14m

£481

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt

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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 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 8 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of £187). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £247). 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 29 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 14 daily outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main from 0 different airlines.

  • 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 (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 £292. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Frankfurt am Main) can be booked for £940 on average our data indicates £308 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of £187). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £247). 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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