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€455 Find cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco (FRA-SFO)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recent one-way flight deals from Frankfurt to San Francisco

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Recent last-minute flight deals from Frankfurt to San Francisco

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Recent direct flight deals from Frankfurt to San Francisco

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11:35 - 20:36FRA-SFO
18h 01m2 stops
17:30 - 16:40SFO-FRA
14h 10m1 stop
€512
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Sun, 2 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb
11:35 - 00:22FRA-SFO
21h 47m2 stops
17:30 - 22:00SFO-FRA
19h 30m1 stop
€513
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Sat, 1 Feb - Tue, 11 Feb
07:05 - 15:00FRA-SFO
16h 55m1 stop
14:25 - 17:00SFO-FRA
17h 35m2 stops
€520British Airways
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Fri, 13 Dec - Tue, 14 Jan
11:35 - 20:36FRA-SFO
18h 01m2 stops
17:30 - 09:25SFO-FRA
30h 55m2 stops
€521Finnair
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Sun, 2 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb
11:35 - 00:22FRA-SFO
21h 47m2 stops
10:41 - 18:35SFO-FRA
22h 54m2 stops
€523Finnair
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Mon, 27 Jan - Mon, 24 Feb
10:50 - 20:50FRA-SFO
18h 00m1 stop
15:30 - 16:55SFO-FRA
16h 25m1 stop
€529British Airways
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Tue, 25 Mar - Wed, 9 Apr
10:15 - 23:00FRA-SFO
21h 45m2 stops
06:00 - 11:15SFO-FRA
20h 15m2 stops
€539Delta
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Fri, 13 Dec - Tue, 14 Jan
06:55 - 11:50FRA-SFO
13h 55m1 stop
07:00 - 11:15SFO-FRA
19h 15m2 stops
€540Delta
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Fri, 13 Dec - Tue, 14 Jan
19:20 - 11:50FRA-SFO
25h 30m1 stop
07:00 - 07:50SFO-FRA
15h 50m1 stop
€547KLM
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Fri, 27 Dec - Sat, 11 Jan
19:20 - 11:50FRA-SFO
25h 30m1 stop
13:50 - 22:25SFO-FRA
23h 35m1 stop
€549KLM
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Mon, 25 Nov - Sun, 8 Dec
13:05 - 23:04FRA-SFO
18h 59m1 stop
€455
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Thu, 5 Dec
12:50 - 14:30FRA-SFO
34h 40m2 stops
€579TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Thu, 5 Dec
10:45 - 14:45FRA-SFO
37h 00m2 stops
€582TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, 8 Dec
20:55 - 14:35FRA-SFO
26h 40m2 stops
€598TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, 7 May
10:50 - 20:51FRA-SFO
19h 01m1 stop
€763British Airways
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Wed, 18 Dec
10:50 - 21:01FRA-SFO
19h 11m1 stop
€771British Airways
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Fri, 3 Jan
19:35 - 00:22FRA-SFO
37h 47m2 stops
€779Finnair
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Tue, 7 Jan
18:20 - 11:05FRA-SFO
25h 45m1 stop
€839Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 7 Jan
12:10 - 00:15FRA-SFO
21h 05m2 stops
€1,262Finnair
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Sun, 5 Jan
13:05 - 22:16FRA-SFO
18h 11m1 stop
€1,416Condor
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Sat, 21 Dec
13:20 - 16:00FRA-SFO
11h 40mdirect
18:50 - 14:55SFO-FRA
11h 05mdirect
€681United Airlines
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Wed, 20 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
13:20 - 16:00FRA-SFO
11h 40mdirect
08:25 - 07:10SFO-FRA
13h 45m1 stop
€685United Airlines
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Wed, 20 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
10:50 - 21:11FRA-SFO
19h 21m1 stop
23:59 - 07:15SFO-FRA
22h 16m1 stop
€783British Airways
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Tue, 19 Nov - Sat, 23 Nov
16:20 - 16:25FRA-SFO
33h 05m1 stop
13:00 - 09:10SFO-FRA
35h 10m1 stop
€863United Airlines
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Sun, 17 Nov - Tue, 19 Nov
09:50 - 20:51FRA-SFO
20h 01m1 stop
22:45 - 09:40SFO-FRA
25h 55m1 stop
€958Virgin Atlantic
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Sun, 17 Nov - Tue, 19 Nov
10:40 - 23:51FRA-SFO
22h 11m2 stops
22:45 - 09:40SFO-FRA
25h 55m1 stop
€965Virgin Atlantic
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Sun, 17 Nov - Tue, 19 Nov
06:55 - 11:50FRA-SFO
13h 55m1 stop
06:00 - 09:00SFO-FRA
18h 00m2 stops
€967Delta
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Sat, 16 Nov - Mon, 9 Dec
06:55 - 20:51FRA-SFO
22h 56m2 stops
06:00 - 09:00SFO-FRA
18h 00m2 stops
€968Delta
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Sat, 16 Nov - Mon, 9 Dec
21:35 - 15:42FRA-SFO
51h 07m3 stops
23:10 - 05:45SFO-FRA
45h 35m3 stops
€3,076Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 19 Nov - Tue, 3 Dec
21:35 - 15:42FRA-SFO
51h 07m3 stops
23:20 - 05:45SFO-FRA
45h 25m2 stops
€3,091Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 19 Nov - Sat, 23 Nov
13:20 - 16:00FRA-SFO
11h 40mdirect
13:30 - 09:35SFO-FRA
11h 05mdirect
€573United Airlines
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Mon, 25 Nov - Fri, 6 Dec
13:20 - 16:00FRA-SFO
11h 40mdirect
18:50 - 14:55SFO-FRA
11h 05mdirect
€575United Airlines
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Mon, 25 Nov - Sun, 8 Dec
13:20 - 16:00FRA-SFO
11h 40mdirect
14:40 - 10:30SFO-FRA
10h 50mdirect
€576United Airlines
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Thu, 12 Dec - Fri, 24 Jan
10:05 - 12:35FRA-SFO
11h 30mdirect
13:30 - 09:35SFO-FRA
11h 05mdirect
€577Lufthansa
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Mon, 25 Nov - Wed, 25 Dec
13:20 - 16:00FRA-SFO
11h 40mdirect
18:50 - 14:55SFO-FRA
11h 05mdirect
€579United Airlines
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Wed, 27 Nov - Wed, 4 Dec
10:05 - 13:35FRA-SFO
11h 30mdirect
14:40 - 10:25SFO-FRA
10h 45mdirect
€585Lufthansa
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Sun, 23 Mar - Thu, 10 Apr
13:20 - 16:00FRA-SFO
11h 40mdirect
14:40 - 10:30SFO-FRA
10h 50mdirect
€588Lufthansa
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Mon, 20 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
11:40 - 14:30FRA-SFO
11h 50mdirect
16:30 - 12:40SFO-FRA
11h 10mdirect
€786Condor
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Sun, 4 May - Fri, 9 May
11:40 - 14:30FRA-SFO
11h 50mdirect
16:30 - 12:40SFO-FRA
11h 10mdirect
€891Condor
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Fri, 2 May - Sat, 31 May
10:05 - 12:35FRA-SFO
11h 30mdirect
14:40 - 10:30SFO-FRA
10h 50mdirect
€3,498
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Thu, 13 Feb - Fri, 21 Feb

Flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost €579 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is €915 and €790 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco?

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of €1,307, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 64 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

€455
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco was €480 for a one-way ticket and €540 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?

    Lufthansa, United Airlines, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Frankfurt am Main is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Frankfurt am Main with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Frankfurt am Main up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Frankfurt to San Francisco 
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaFRA-SFOAug 2024
Get to the airport in plenty of time.
HenryFlew with United AirlinesFRA-SFOApr 2024
connection took much longer than I expected; need 20 minutes between taking a shuttle bus and pass through custom before you get on your flight

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/12Thu
1 stop
18h 59mFRA-SFO
€455
5/12Thu
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
34h 40mFRA-SFO
€579
8/12Sun
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
37h 00mFRA-SFO
€582
7/5Wed
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
26h 40mFRA-SFO
€598
18/12Wed
1 stopBritish Airways
19h 01mFRA-SFO
€763
3/1Fri
1 stopBritish Airways
19h 11mFRA-SFO
€771
7/1Tue
2 stopsFinnair
37h 47mFRA-SFO
€779
7/1Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
25h 45mFRA-SFO
€839
5/1Sun
2 stopsFinnair
21h 05mFRA-SFO
€1,262
21/12Sat
1 stopCondor
18h 11mFRA-SFO
€1,416

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Last minute flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
20/11Wed
directUnited Airlines
11h 40mFRA-SFO
27/11Wed
directUnited Airlines
11h 05mSFO-FRA
€681
20/11Wed
directUnited Airlines
11h 40mFRA-SFO
27/11Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 45mSFO-FRA
€685
19/11Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 21mFRA-SFO
23/11Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
22h 16mSFO-FRA
€783
17/11Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 05mFRA-SFO
19/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
35h 10mSFO-FRA
€863
17/11Sun
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
20h 01mFRA-SFO
19/11Tue
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
25h 55mSFO-FRA
€958
17/11Sun
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
22h 11mFRA-SFO
19/11Tue
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
25h 55mSFO-FRA
€965
16/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
13h 55mFRA-SFO
9/12Mon
multi-stopDelta
18h 00mSFO-FRA
€967
16/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
22h 56mFRA-SFO
9/12Mon
multi-stopDelta
18h 00mSFO-FRA
€968
19/11Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
51h 07mFRA-SFO
3/12Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
45h 35mSFO-FRA
€3,076
19/11Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
51h 07mFRA-SFO
23/11Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
45h 25mSFO-FRA
€3,091

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