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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco

FRA — SFO
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 22 August 2025.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£600
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco is 19 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 FRA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco in the afternoon. 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 22 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Lufthansa from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,350 reviews
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Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anita,Feb 2025

FRA - LGW

Flight delayed from Salzburg to Frankfurt which left us 15mins to run across Frankfurt airport. The boarding could have been quicker at Salzburg . On arriving at Frankfurt it would have made more sense to get the passengers transferring to the Heathrow flight off the plane first and have another bus for remaining passengers, that would have given us at least another 10mins to get across the airport. It was very stressful and we were lucky to make the gate. Our family got split up en route with 2 out of 4 of us making it to the gate first and it wasn't clear whether the staff would wait for the other 2. I found this extremely stressful especially as the fault for the delay lies with Lufthansa. Additionally when checking into the flight the day before we were wait listed for the 2nd flight (FRA to LHR) through overbooking which was stressful and we only knew that we had seats shortly before the flight from Salzburg having checked in the day before. Additionally my 15 year old son was place in an emergency exit seat this delayed boarding as we were stopped at the gate in Salzburg for 5 minutes , delaying our already late flight. The ground staff were unable to resolve this as the flight was full and this was resolved once on the plane. The delay at the gate was unnecessary and we really should not have been booked into those seats. Quite a stressful time flying home ! Back
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,350 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,350 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anita,Feb 2025

FRA - LGW

Flight delayed from Salzburg to Frankfurt which left us 15mins to run across Frankfurt airport. The boarding could have been quicker at Salzburg . On arriving at Frankfurt it would have made more sense to get the passengers transferring to the Heathrow flight off the plane first and have another bus for remaining passengers, that would have given us at least another 10mins to get across the airport. It was very stressful and we were lucky to make the gate. Our family got split up en route with 2 out of 4 of us making it to the gate first and it wasn't clear whether the staff would wait for the other 2. I found this extremely stressful especially as the fault for the delay lies with Lufthansa. Additionally when checking into the flight the day before we were wait listed for the 2nd flight (FRA to LHR) through overbooking which was stressful and we only knew that we had seats shortly before the flight from Salzburg having checked in the day before. Additionally my 15 year old son was place in an emergency exit seat this delayed boarding as we were stopped at the gate in Salzburg for 5 minutes , delaying our already late flight. The ground staff were unable to resolve this as the flight was full and this was resolved once on the plane. The delay at the gate was unnecessary and we really should not have been booked into those seats. Quite a stressful time flying home ! Back

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Frankfurt am Main. Booking flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 14 daily inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main from 1 airline.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Lufthansa (£384), offers the cheapest pricing from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco. Lufthansa is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Frankfurt am Main Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Condor (85%), Alaska Airlines (84%), Air Canada( 60%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Frankfurt to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt to San Francisco 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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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LufthansaCheapest£384Average£583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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