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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport from £348

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FRA
14 Sep — 21 Sep1
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 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 15 August 2026.

Mon 28/916:30 -
1 stop35h 00m
Mon 5/1019:40 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 13/8£522
Thu 24/916:30 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Thu 8/1012:40 -
1 stop18h 47m
Deal found 13/8£529
Mon 7/907:23 -
1 stop18h 27m
Tue 13/1014:15 -
1 stop15h 02m
Deal found 13/8£532
Wed 12/816:30 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Thu 27/811:45 -
1 stop18h 41m
Deal found 11/8£538
Mon 14/913:45 -
1 stop14h 25m
Wed 23/911:40 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 11/8£540
Wed 23/916:30 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Tue 13/1014:15 -
1 stop15h 02m
Deal found 12/8£546
Mon 7/907:23 -
1 stop18h 27m
Wed 23/911:45 -
1 stop15h 38m
Deal found 15/8£547
Tue 22/916:30 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Tue 29/911:45 -
1 stop15h 38m
Deal found 10/8£562
Fri 11/1219:15 -
1 stop18h 25m
Tue 15/1217:45 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 10/8£570
Wed 16/909:03 -
1 stop18h 42m
Wed 30/911:40 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 14/8£584

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 15 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£522

One-way from

£348

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£600

Good round-trip deal

£766 or less
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  • 28/9-5/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main
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  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 27m total
  • San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 August 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 1/2

09:15-13:00

1 stop18h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 8/2

11:15-20:04

1 stop17h 49m

£530

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Thu 5/11

19:35-22:10

1 stop17h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 27/11

14:50-16:30

1 stop34h 40m

£634
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

11:35-09:50

1 stop13h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 9/9

07:00-11:45

1 stop13h 45m

£638

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

19:20-22:20

2 stops42h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 8/9

13:30-14:35

1 stop34h 05m

£645

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

05:36-09:50

1 stop19h 14m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 11/9

11:45-21:49

2 stops19h 04m

£645

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

06:00-09:50

1 stop18h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 18/9

14:15-00:22

2 stops19h 07m

£646

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

11:58-14:20

2 stops17h 22m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 29/9

11:45-20:18

2 stops17h 33m

£648

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

07:20-09:50

2 stops17h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 19/10

11:45-22:38

2 stops19h 53m

£648

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

05:36-08:40

2 stops18h 04m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 12/9

11:00-20:32

2 stops18h 32m

£651

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO San Francisco - FRA Frankfurt am Main

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Mon 1/2

17:25-09:25

2 stops31h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 8/2

19:25-19:26

2 stops33h 01m

£671

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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?

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 £548). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £978). 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 15 August 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 £504 and £706 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £522 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL (28 Sept–5 Oct).

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 11.0 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 15 daily outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main from 0 different airlines.

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

    Turkish Airlines and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in just under 13h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 20m. 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 (80%), 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 £634. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Frankfurt am Main) can be booked for £640 on average, our data indicates £1,309 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of £548). Flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £978). 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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