Cheap flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport from £477
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FRA
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
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 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 3 November 2026.
Thu 26/1116:45 -
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Sat 12/1210:30 -
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Deal found 2/11£627
Sun 29/1118:35 -
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Tue 15/1206:50 -
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Deal found 29/10£635
Thu 26/1116:45 -
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Wed 16/1215:15 -
1 stop32h 35m
Deal found 2/11£639
Thu 26/1107:00 -
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Sun 6/1220:30 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 29/10£658
Sat 5/1216:45 -
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Thu 24/1215:15 -
1 stop32h 35m
Deal found 3/11£662
Thu 26/1107:00 -
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Sun 13/1220:30 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 2/11£668
Thu 10/1216:35 -
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Tue 22/1220:30 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 29/10£670
Tue 8/1214:59 -
2 stops19h 46m
Thu 24/1215:15 -
1 stop32h 35m
Deal found 2/11£680
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 3 November 2026.
Sun 29/1118:35 -
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Tue 15/1206:50 -
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Deal found 29/10£635
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1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 31/10£691
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1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 30/10£701
Mon 30/1116:35 -
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Tue 15/1209:55 -
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Deal found 2/11£705
Thu 26/1111:44 -
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Fri 18/1220:30 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 2/11£720
Mon 30/1114:45 -
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Tue 15/1210:10 -
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Deal found 2/11£732
Sun 29/1118:45 -
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Tue 15/1216:25 -
1 stop33h 05m
Deal found 31/10£692
Sun 15/1114:47 -
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Sun 22/1120:30 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 29/10£728
Thu 26/1116:45 -
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Fri 18/1206:50 -
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Deal found 2/11£754
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Deal found 29/10£766
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Sun 6/1210:10 -
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Deal found 31/10£772
Thu 19/1106:15 -
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Fri 27/1117:10 -
1 stop27h 00m
Deal found 30/10£778
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 3 November 2026.
Sun 29/1118:45 -
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Tue 15/1210:10 -
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Deal found 1/11£693
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Deal found 2/11£694
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Deal found 3/11£697
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Deal found 1/11£697
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Deal found 3/11£731
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Deal found 2/11£732
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Nonstop11h 35m
Deal found 30/10£735
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Data last updated 3 November 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 4/1107:00 -
2 stops17h 45m
Tue 17/1120:30 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 30/10£680
Thu 26/1116:45 -
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Sat 12/1210:30 -
1 stop13h 20m
Deal found 2/11£627
Thu 26/1116:45 -
1 stop18h 00m
Wed 16/1215:15 -
1 stop32h 35m
Deal found 2/11£639
Thu 26/1107:00 -
2 stops17h 45m
Sun 6/1220:30 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 29/10£658
Thu 26/1116:45 -
1 stop12h 45m
Thu 17/1215:15 -
1 stop32h 35m
Deal found 2/11£662
Thu 26/1107:00 -
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Sun 13/1220:30 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 2/11£668
Fri 27/1116:45 -
1 stop12h 45m
Mon 14/1215:15 -
2 stops37h 46m
Deal found 2/11£684
Sun 29/1118:35 -
1 stop29h 55m
Tue 15/1206:50 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 29/10£635
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 3 November 2026.
Sun 29/1106:00 -
2 stops20h 15m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 30/10£477
Sun 8/1120:50 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 31/10£513
Wed 2/1217:25 -
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Deal found 2/11£525
Sun 27/1213:50 -
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Deal found 30/10£562
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Deal found 30/10£564
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Deal found 31/10£600
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Deal found 30/10£638
Sun 13/1207:00 -
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Deal found 29/10£641
Thu 12/1118:45 -
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Deal found 31/10£674
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Deal found 30/10£717
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Deal found 30/10£806
Wed 16/1218:35 -
1 stop34h 20m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 30/10£872
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 3 November 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 3 November 2026.
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Sun 29/11
06:00-11:15
2 stops20h 15m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£477
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SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
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San Francisco
Sun 8/11
20:50-08:40
2 stops26h 50m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£513
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SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Tue 29/12
13:50-09:55
Nonstop11h 05m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£562
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SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Sun 28/2
18:50-14:55
Nonstop11h 05m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£562
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SFOFRA
San Francisco
Mon 1/3
14:45-10:30
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Frankfurt am Main
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£562
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Sun 8/11
13:50-09:55
Nonstop11h 05m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£600
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Sun 29/11
18:35-09:30
1 stop29h 55m
Frankfurt am Main
Tue 15/12
06:50-16:30
1 stop18h 40m
£635
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Mon 30/11
14:45-10:30
Nonstop10h 45m
Frankfurt am Main
Mon 7/12
15:00-16:30
1 stop34h 30m
£691
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Sun 29/11
18:45-14:55
Nonstop11h 10m
Frankfurt am Main
Tue 15/12
16:25-16:30
1 stop33h 05m
£692
San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main
SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main
SFOFRA
San Francisco
Sat 30/1
22:15-09:30
2 stops26h 15m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 17/2
06:50-11:45
1 stop13h 55m
£701
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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 £612). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,165). 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 3 November 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 below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights typically cost between £629 and £906 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £519 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL (6 Mar–13 Mar).
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 3 November 2026.
The most flights from SFO to FRA are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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.
Related info for your journey
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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 12 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, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, and Scandinavian Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in just under 21h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 10m. 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 (92%), United Airlines (84%), Air New Zealand( 84%).
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 £612). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,165). 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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