Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

Yes, direct flights are available from San Francisco to Frankfurt. Across the trailing quarter, approximately 26.7% of the observed flights on this route were direct. For flights that included a layover, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options exist, many travelers typically fly with at least one stop.

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. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 15 hours and 45 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel duration between direct and connecting options.

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 typically been cheaper. The median price for connecting flights was $633, while direct flights had a median price of $674. This means that direct flights were, on average, 6% more expensive than flights with one or more stops. Direct flights constituted about 31.4% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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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: $633 - $1,305

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt is $633 to $1305. The current lowest deal is $645 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Oct 5-Oct 22.

now $645

Low $633

High $1,305

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

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$965

$851

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

TAP Portugal

$1,047

$935

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$846

$765

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$837

$711

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$837

$711

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Aer Lingus

$908

$761

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 13

$917 → $653

29%

13 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 15

$895 → $653

27%

4 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 28

$982 → $741

25%

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

$824 → $654

21%

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San Francisco - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Frankfurt are above the typical level, with a median of $834.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $533, followed by January and March.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 19h 40m

Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt typically take 19h 40m, classifying as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Condor Flugdienst provides direct flight options for the San Francisco to Frankfurt route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt are frequent, appearing often over 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.

📍 ~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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$770

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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 $688. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $750, while booking 28-59 days out resulted in an average price of $1019. These trends are based on observations across the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt is considered to be around $600 or less. The median price for this route was $834. Fares exceeding $1294 were observed in the higher price ranges, indicating a significant difference from the more economical options.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt are typically February, with a median price of $533, and January, with a median price of $535. March also offered relatively low median prices at $569. The annual median price for this route was $834, indicating that these months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $633 - $1,305

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt is $633 to $1305. The current lowest deal is $645 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Oct 5-Oct 22.

now $645

Low $633

High $1,305

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 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$965

$851

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

TAP Portugal

$1,047

$935

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$846

$765

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$837

$711

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$837

$711

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Aer Lingus

$908

$761

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 13

$917 → $653

29%

13 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 15

$895 → $653

27%

4 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 28

$982 → $741

25%

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

$824 → $654

21%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt