Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

Yes, direct flights are available from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Historically, direct flights constituted approximately 26.7% of all available options over a 90-day period. For flights with layovers, the median number of stopovers was typically one. Travelers have a notable share of direct options for this route.

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

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt covers a distance of 9149 kilometers and has a median duration of 10 hours and 50 minutes. Flights with one stop, on the other hand, typically have a median duration of 15 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey.

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. Connecting flights had a median price of $633, while direct flights had a median price of $674. This represents a price premium of approximately 6% for direct flights over a 90-day period. Direct flights accounted for about 31.4% of the available options.

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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. This is closely followed by January, where the median fare is $535, and March, with a median fare of $569. Planning your trip during these months can lead to more economical travel options.

Right now, fares for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt typically range from $600–$1294, with a median price of $834. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, and about 32% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 26.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Frankfurt takes approximately 19h 40m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 9149 kilometers, making it a significant international trip.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Regular price: $645 - $1,291

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt is between $645 and $1291. The current lowest deal is $640 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Oct 13-Oct 23.

now $640

Low $645

High $1,291

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,183

$855

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,167

$1,002

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$883

$1,056

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$883

$1,094

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$883

$1,113

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,183

$1,002

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 10

$1,125 → $902

20%

14 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 13

$1,026 → $891

13%

14 nights

Dec 29 - Jan 12

$1,026 → $893

13%

Sep 15 - Oct 15

$822 → $722

12%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt

San Francisco - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for SFO to FRA are above the typical level, with 32% of recent fares considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February ($533), January ($535), and March ($569) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 19h 40m

Flights from SFO to FRA typically last 19 hours and 40 minutes, covering a long-haul distance.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 73.3% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Condor Flugdienst is one of the airlines providing direct flight options for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

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.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$636

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.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~$684

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Frankfurt, Germany

94% AI deal score

$2,157

$1,183

Save $974

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 05

Frankfurt, Germany

93% AI deal score

$2,153

$1,204

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Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 10

Frankfurt, Germany

93% AI deal score

$2,201

$1,357

Save $844

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 21

Frankfurt, Germany

93% AI deal score

$2,272

$1,357

Save $915

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Sep 10

Frankfurt, Germany

93% AI deal score

$2,327

$1,399

Save $928

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Sep 04

Frankfurt, Germany

93% AI deal score

$2,421

$1,399

Save $1,022

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Sep 07

Frankfurt, Germany

93% AI deal score

$2,436

$1,399

Save $1,037

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Sep 07

Frankfurt, Germany

93% AI deal score

$2,333

$1,399

Save $934

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Sep 01

Frankfurt, Germany

93% AI deal score

$2,365

$1,399

Save $966

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Sep 10

Frankfurt, Germany

93% AI deal score

$2,313

$1,399

Save $914

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Sep 09

Frankfurt, Germany

93% AI deal score

$2,323

$1,399

Save $924

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

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 average prices rise to $750, while booking 28-59 days out showed a significantly higher average of $1019. Travelers planning within a 90-day window may find better deals by adhering to this booking strategy.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt is considered to be $600 or less. The median price for this route was $834. Fares above $1294 were observed in the higher price ranges. These figures are based on price trends over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt are February, with a median price of $533, and January, with a median price of $535. March also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $569. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $834 for this route, based on data collected over 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: $645 - $1,291

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt is between $645 and $1291. The current lowest deal is $640 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Oct 13-Oct 23.

now $640

Low $645

High $1,291

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,183

$855

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,167

$1,002

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$883

$1,056

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$883

$1,094

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$883

$1,113

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,183

$1,002

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 10

$1,125 → $902

20%

14 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 13

$1,026 → $891

13%

14 nights

Dec 29 - Jan 12

$1,026 → $893

13%

Sep 15 - Oct 15

$822 → $722

12%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt

San Francisco - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for SFO to FRA are above the typical level, with 32% of recent fares considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February ($533), January ($535), and March ($569) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 19h 40m

Flights from SFO to FRA typically last 19 hours and 40 minutes, covering a long-haul distance.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 73.3% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Condor Flugdienst is one of the airlines providing direct flight options for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

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.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$636

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.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~$684

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport is a major hub with a wide range of flights, offering high-speed rail connections to Frankfurt.

Frankfurt, Germany

93% AI deal score

$2,323

$1,399

Save $924

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt

San Francisco to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Frankfurt

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Frankfurt

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt

San Francisco - Frankfurt route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Expect a median flight time of 19h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

Best Elite deals to Frankfurt

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Oct 09

Oct 05

Nov 10

Oct 21

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

What's a cheap fare from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

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

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

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Frankfurt from other cities

San Francisco to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Frankfurt

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Frankfurt

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt

San Francisco - Frankfurt route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Expect a median flight time of 19h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

Best Elite deals to Frankfurt

Oct 09

Oct 09

Oct 05

Nov 10

Oct 21

Sep 10

Sep 04

Sep 07

Sep 07

Sep 01

Sep 10

Sep 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

What's a cheap fare from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?