Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

Yes, direct flights are available from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Based on data from the trailing 90 days, approximately 26.7% of the available flights on this route were direct. For flights that include a stopover, travelers typically experienced one stop before reaching their destination. This indicates a significant portion of flights require at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

A direct flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt typically takes about 10 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 9149 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 15 hours and 45 minutes. This difference highlights the significant time saving associated with choosing a direct route over a connecting one.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

Historically, flying with a layover from San Francisco to Frankfurt has been slightly cheaper on average. The median price for connecting flights was $633, while direct flights had a median price of $674. This represents a premium of about 6% for direct flights. However, direct flights still accounted for a significant portion, making up 31.4% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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2026-08-12 – 2026-08-27
SFO - Frankfurt
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$752
$540
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$766
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San Francisco to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

For cheap flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt, the data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $533. January follows closely with a median fare of $535, and March offers a median fare of $569. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt typically range from $600–$1296, with a median of $835. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 32% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that deals do appear regularly.

When considering how long is the flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt, a typical journey, including connections, is approximately 19h 40m. This reflects that most itineraries connect at least once, with only 26.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 1.

The route from San Francisco to Frankfurt covers a substantial distance of 9149 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul flight. New deals for this route appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Regular price: $691 - $1,228

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt is $691 to $1228. The current lowest deal is $595 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Oct 16-Oct 22.

now $595

Low $691

High $1,228

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt is February, with a median price of $533. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1250. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $533

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,250

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Condor Flugdienst

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$731

$676

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$743

$644

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$743

$645

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$748

$652

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$760

$674

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$805

$674

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$1,086 → $656

40%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$1,069 → $657

39%

22 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 27

$1,046 → $656

37%

14 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 26

$1,097 → $775

29%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt

San Francisco - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Frankfurt are below the typical level, with 32% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $533.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 19h 40m

Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt typically take 19h 40m, with 1 stopover when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 73.3% of recent flight options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Condor Flugdienst is an airline that offers direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$568

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$568

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport is an excellent alternative due to its high-speed rail connection to Frankfurt.

📍 ~135 km from Frankfurt (reachable by high-speed rail or car)

💸 Flights from ~$895

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

93% AI deal score

$2,052

$1,216

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $688. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw prices increase to an average of $750, while booking 28-59 days out showed a significantly higher average of $1019. These trends are based on observations across the trailing quarter.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a fare of $600 or less is considered a good price for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt. The median price for this route was $835. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares being $1296 or less, indicating that securing a ticket at or below $600 represents a notable saving.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt are typically February, January, and March. February had a median price of $533, closely followed by January at $535. March also offered competitive fares with a median of $569. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $835 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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San Francisco to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Regular price: $691 - $1,228

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt is $691 to $1228. The current lowest deal is $595 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Oct 16-Oct 22.

now $595

Low $691

High $1,228

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt

February

Cheapest

Flights from $533

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,250

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Condor Flugdienst

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$731

$676

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$743

$644

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$743

$645

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$748

$652

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$760

$674

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$805

$674

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$1,086 → $656

40%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$1,069 → $657

39%

22 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 27

$1,046 → $656

37%

14 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 26

$1,097 → $775

29%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt