SFO → FRA

San Francisco to Frankfurt flights.

Live cached fares on San Francisco (SFO) → Frankfurt (FRA), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

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San Francisco → Frankfurt · 4 fares

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  • Cheapest
    Condor · DE 2097
    OutboundSFO → FRATue, Sep 15 · 11:30 PM· 11h 10m· Non-stop
    ReturnFRA ← SFOMon, Oct 5 · 9:40 AM· 11h 50m· Non-stop
    $722
    total round-trip
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  • Alaska Airlines · AS 580
    OutboundSFO → FRAWed, May 6 · 7:26 PM· 12h 21m· 1 stop
    ReturnFRA ← SFOSun, May 17 · 9:45 AM· 13h 27m· 1 stop
    $774
    total round-trip
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  • Condor · DE 5010
    OutboundSFO → FRASun, Oct 4 · 6:00 PM· 12h 51m· 1 stop
    ReturnFRA ← SFOTue, Oct 13 · 9:40 AM· 11h 50m· Non-stop
    $837
    total round-trip
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  • ITA Airways · AZ 641
    OutboundSFO → FRATue, Jul 7 · 10:15 PM· 14h 5m· 1 stop
    ReturnFRA ← SFOThu, Aug 20 · 4:25 PM· 15h 5m· 1 stop
    $928
    total round-trip
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About San Francisco → Frankfurt

Lufthansa / United hub-to-hub. FRA connections onto Africa, Middle East and all of Europe are tight and well-signed.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 11 hours. Major carriers on this route include Lufthansa, United. Fares are usually cheapest in January, February, November — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: San Francisco to Frankfurt

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on SFO → FRA for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

Cheapest next 12 months: September from $722 round-trip. Run a live search →
Booking window tip

Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.

Questions, answered

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

    Non-stop flights on SFO → FRA are typically around 11 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

  • Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

    The main carriers on this route are Lufthansa, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

  • When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

    Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

  • How far ahead should I book San Francisco to Frankfurt?

    Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

  • Can I book directly on destination.com?

    The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

Other ways to reach Frankfurt

If your plans are flexible on the origin, these alternate departure airports also serve Frankfurt on the routes we track.

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