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Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $424 and round-trip from $462. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        FRA 5:25 PM
        11h 45m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:10 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Lufthansa
        SFO 6:45 PM
        11h 10m
        Nonstop
        FRA 2:55 PM
        San Francisco - Frankfurt | Mon, Nov 2 | Lufthansa
        $668 $955
        30% off
        30% off
        $955 $668
      • FRA 5:25 PM
        11h 45m
        Nonstop
        SFO 8:10 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Lufthansa
        SFO 1:50 PM
        11h 5m
        Nonstop
        FRA 9:55 AM
        San Francisco - Frankfurt | Mon, Nov 16 | Lufthansa
        $668 $955
        30% off
        30% off
        $955 $668
      • FRA 8:30 PM
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:50 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | Scandinavian Airlines
        SFO 4:45 PM
        12h 45m
        1 stop
        FRA 2:30 PM
        San Francisco - Frankfurt | Sat, Nov 7 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $462 $955
        52% off
        52% off
        $955 $462
      • FRA 3:15 PM
        32h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:50 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Scandinavian Airlines
        SFO 4:45 PM
        18h
        1 stop
        FRA 7:45 PM
        San Francisco - Frankfurt | Sun, Nov 22 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $462
        52% off
        $955 $462
      • FRA 8:30 PM
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:50 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 26 | Scandinavian Airlines
        SFO 4:45 PM
        18h
        1 stop
        FRA 7:45 PM
        San Francisco - Frankfurt | Mon, Nov 30 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $563
        41% off
        $955 $563
      • FRA 8:30 PM
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:50 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | Scandinavian Airlines
        SFO 4:45 PM
        12h 45m
        1 stop
        FRA 2:30 PM
        San Francisco - Frankfurt | Sun, Nov 22 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $567
        41% off
        $955 $567
      • FRA 10:55 AM
        19h 12m
        1 stop
        SFO 9:07 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | American Airlines
        SFO 9:00 AM
        14h 15m
        1 stop
        FRA 7:15 AM
        San Francisco - Frankfurt | Mon, Oct 26 | American Airlines
        $578
        39% off
        $955 $578
      • FRA 8:30 PM
        27h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:40 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 22 | Scandinavian Airlines
        SFO 5:45 PM
        32h
        1 stop
        FRA 9:45 AM
        San Francisco - Frankfurt | Sun, Oct 25 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $594
        38% off
        $955 $594
      • FRA 8:30 PM
        27h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:40 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 19 | Scandinavian Airlines
        SFO 4:45 PM
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        FRA 2:30 PM
        San Francisco - Frankfurt | Sat, Oct 24 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $608
        36% off
        $955 $608
      • FRA 10:55 AM
        17h 30m
        1 stop
        SFO 7:25 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 14 | American Airlines
        SFO 8:00 AM
        15h 45m
        1 stop
        FRA 8:45 AM
        San Francisco - Frankfurt | Sun, Oct 18 | American Airlines
        $609
        36% off
        $955 $609
      • FRA 8:30 PM
        27h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:40 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 21 | Scandinavian Airlines
        SFO 5:45 PM
        12h 45m
        1 stop
        FRA 2:30 PM
        San Francisco - Frankfurt | Tue, Oct 27 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $609
        36% off
        $955 $609
      • FRA 8:30 PM
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:50 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | Scandinavian Airlines
        SFO 4:45 PM
        12h 45m
        1 stop
        FRA 2:30 PM
        San Francisco - Frankfurt | Tue, Nov 24 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $609
        36% off
        $955 $609
      • FRA 8:30 PM
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 3:50 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Scandinavian Airlines
        SFO 5:45 PM
        12h 45m
        1 stop
        FRA 2:30 PM
        San Francisco - Frankfurt | Thu, Oct 29 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $609
        36% off
        $955 $609
      • FRA 6:35 AM
        16h 15m
        1 stop
        SFO 1:50 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 14 | British Airways
        SFO 7:30 PM
        17h 50m
        1 stop
        FRA 10:20 PM
        San Francisco - Frankfurt | Sun, Oct 18 | British Airways
        $610
        36% off
        $955 $610
      • FRA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:00 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
        SFO 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        FRA 4:00 PM
        San Francisco - Frankfurt | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        FRA 11:40 AM
        11h 50m
        Nonstop
        SFO 2:30 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 23 | Condor Airlines
        $754 $1,080
        30% off
        30% off
        $1,080 $754
      • FRA 11:40 AM
        11h 50m
        Nonstop
        SFO 2:30 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | Condor Airlines
        $756 $1,080
        30% off
        30% off
        $1,080 $756
      • FRA 10:15 AM
        19h 39m
        1 stop
        SFO 8:54 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 25 | American Airlines
        $424 $1,080
        61% off
        61% off
        $1,080 $424
      • FRA 10:15 AM
        31h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 9:00 AM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 26 | American Airlines
        $424
        61% off
        $1,080 $424
      • FRA 10:50 AM
        19h 5m
        1 stop
        SFO 8:55 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | American Airlines
        $424
        61% off
        $1,080 $424
      • FRA 10:15 AM
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:35 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 24 | American Airlines
        $424
        61% off
        $1,080 $424
      • FRA 10:15 AM
        37h 55m
        1 stop
        SFO 3:10 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 22 | American Airlines
        $424
        61% off
        $1,080 $424
      • FRA 10:15 AM
        18h 13m
        1 stop
        SFO 7:28 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 20 | American Airlines
        $425
        61% off
        $1,080 $425
      • FRA 10:15 AM
        17h 13m
        1 stop
        SFO 6:28 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
        $426
        61% off
        $1,080 $426
      • FRA 10:15 AM
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:35 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | American Airlines
        $426
        61% off
        $1,080 $426
      • FRA 10:15 AM
        31h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 9:00 AM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | American Airlines
        $431
        60% off
        $1,080 $431
      • FRA 7:00 AM
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:55 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 27 | American Airlines
        $432
        60% off
        $1,080 $432
      • FRA 10:50 AM
        20h 58m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:48 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | American Airlines
        $434
        60% off
        $1,080 $434
      • FRA 10:50 AM
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:10 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 1 | American Airlines
        $434
        60% off
        $1,080 $434
      • FRA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:00 PM
        Frankfurt - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, January is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport, with an average price of $549. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $1,263.

$1,263
$906
$549
$192
    Cheapest
  • $789
    Sep
  • $907
    Oct
  • $1,062
    Nov
  • $942
    Dec
  • $549
    Jan
  • $782
    Feb
  • $925
    Mar
  • $902
    Apr
  • $1,052
    May
  • $996
    Jun
  • $1,079
    Jul
  • $1,263
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is Monday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Saturday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$1,170
$983
$795
$608
  • $795
    Mon
  • $956
    Tue
  • $892
    Wed
  • $953
    Thu
  • $851
    Fri
  • $1,170
    Sat
  • $1,000
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is American Airlines (from $424) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

American Airlines
From $424
Finnair
From $432
British Airways
From $442
Iberia
From $446
Condor Airlines
From $483
Lufthansa
From $494
TAP Air Portugal
From $517
KLM
From $518
Air France
From $524
Singapore Airlines
From $578

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What is the flight schedule from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AA6842

    Frankfurt Intl. Airport

    6:40 AM

    FRA

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    7:25 AM

    LHR

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AA6996

    Heathrow Airport

    10:45 AM

    LHR

    11h 5m

    Nonstop

    1:50 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  3. AY3759

    Frankfurt Intl. Airport

    10:55 AM

    FRA

    10h 30m

    Nonstop

    2:25 PM

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AY4296

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    5:30 PM

    DFW

    3h 47m

    Nonstop

    7:17 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  5. AA705

    Frankfurt Intl. Airport

    10:50 AM

    FRA

    9h 45m

    Nonstop

    2:35 PM

    CLT

    S M T W T F S
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  6. AA2410

    Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    6:53 PM

    CLT

    5h 54m

    Nonstop

    9:47 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  7. AA071

    Frankfurt Intl. Airport

    10:15 AM

    FRA

    11h

    Nonstop

    2:15 PM

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
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  8. AA1430

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    6:40 PM

    DFW

    3h 45m

    Nonstop

    8:25 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  9. AY1412

    Frankfurt Intl. Airport

    11:30 AM

    FRA

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    3:00 PM

    HEL

    S M T W T F S
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  10. AY015

    Helsinki Vantaa Airport

    5:15 PM

    HEL

    8h 55m

    Nonstop

    7:10 PM

    JFK

    S M T W T F S

  11. AY5793

    John F Kennedy Intl. Airport

    4:50 PM

    JFK

    6h 31m

    Nonstop

    8:21 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  12. AA8529

    Frankfurt Intl. Airport

    6:30 AM

    FRA

    2h 50m

    Nonstop

    9:20 AM

    MAD

    S M T W T F S
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  13. AA8835

    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport

    12:30 PM

    MAD

    8h 25m

    Nonstop

    2:55 PM

    JFK

    S M T W T F S

  14. AA015

    John F Kennedy Intl. Airport

    5:20 PM

    JFK

    6h 54m

    Nonstop

    9:14 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  15. AA071

    Frankfurt Intl. Airport

    10:15 AM

    FRA

    11h

    Nonstop

    2:15 PM

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
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  16. AA1849

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    8:20 AM

    DFW

    4h 3m

    Nonstop

    10:23 AM

    SFO

    S M T W T F -

  17. BA903

    Frankfurt Intl. Airport

    3:25 PM

    FRA

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    4:10 PM

    LHR

    S M T W T - -
    Search

  18. BA285

    Heathrow Airport

    10:45 AM

    LHR

    11h 5m

    Nonstop

    1:50 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  19. AY1416

    Frankfurt Intl. Airport

    7:25 PM

    FRA

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    10:55 PM

    HEL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. AY019

    Helsinki Vantaa Airport

    12:30 PM

    HEL

    11h 20m

    Nonstop

    3:50 PM

    DFW

    S M T W T F S

  21. AY4296

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    5:30 PM

    DFW

    3h 47m

    Nonstop

    7:17 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  22. AA7238

    Frankfurt Intl. Airport

    4:25 PM

    FRA

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    5:05 PM

    LHR

    - M T - - - -
    Search

  23. AA6996

    Heathrow Airport

    10:45 AM

    LHR

    11h 5m

    Nonstop

    1:50 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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About Frankfurt Intl. Airport and San Francisco Intl. Airport

Learn about Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) and San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 9,158.71 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $424
Cheapest return ticket price $462

FAQs for Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

    Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport takes about 11 hours 8 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport departs at 10:25, and the last departs at 18:00, with about 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $1,817 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) at 09:50 and arrives in San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at 12:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) at 17:30 and arrives in San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at 19:55.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17 km.
  • Lufthansa is a very popular airline operating an average of 4756 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport currently start from $424, and round-trip fares start from $462. The current lowest fare is a American Airlines flight departing on Wed, Nov 25; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines, Lufthansa and Condor operate direct flights from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 10 hours 49 minutes, and around 27 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is $1,311. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Condor are the most popular budget airlines flying from Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from $424. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Frankfurt Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport operates around 27 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines, Lufthansa and Condor. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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