Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt historically represent a small portion of the available options, accounting for approximately 8.4% of all flights. For flights requiring a stopover, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects observations over a 90-day period.

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

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt has a median duration of 11 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 16 hours and 50 minutes. The air distance between San Francisco and Frankfurt is approximately 9149 kilometers.

Should I set a price alert for San Francisco to Frankfurt flights?

Historically, price fluctuations for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt are frequent. This indicates that setting a price alert could be beneficial for tracking potential fare drops. Travelers often find opportunities for savings by monitoring prices over time. This pattern has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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SFO - Frankfurt
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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 most affordable month to fly is July, with a median fare of $616. Other cost-effective options include March, where the median fare is $890, and February, with a median fare of $1070. Planning your trip around these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for this route typically range from $996–$1440, with a median of $1207. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt connect at least once, with only 8.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect to make at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Frankfurt takes about 11h 10m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights, with connecting itineraries typically taking longer. The non-stop flight time is also 11h 10m, while connecting flights have a median duration of 18h 58m.

The distance between San Francisco and Frankfurt is 9149 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance means you will be flying for an extended period, crossing multiple time zones.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Regular price: $579 - $704

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

The regular price range for this route is between $579 and $704. The current lowest deal is $686 with TAP Portugal for travel from Nov 9-Nov 24.

now $686

Low $579

High $704

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt is July, with a median price of $617. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $1340. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $617

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,340

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

TAP Portugal

$688

$673

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

TAP Portugal

$737

$675

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

TAP Portugal

$699

$677

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

TAP Portugal

$694

$808

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

TAP Portugal

$686

$673

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

TAP Portugal

$736

$675

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$938 → $682

27%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$912 → $672

26%

9 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 11

$880 → $674

23%

8 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 13

$882 → $676

23%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt

San Francisco - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for prices near $616

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices, with fares around $616.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 10m

The median flight duration for direct flights on this route is 11h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 8.4% of recent flights from SFO to FRA are direct; most include 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt appear frequently, often within 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient departure airport for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt.

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

💸 Flights from ~$582

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 Frankfurt city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$644

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport is a major hub offering a wide range of international and domestic flights.

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

💸 Flights from ~$853

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

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Best Elite deals to Frankfurt

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From SFO

Elite

Dec 27

Frankfurt, Germany

91% AI deal score

$2,219

$1,592

Save $627

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 08

Frankfurt, Germany

90% AI deal score

$4,614

$3,519

Save $1,095

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Frankfurt, Germany

90% AI deal score

$4,614

$3,530

Save $1,084

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Jan 17

Frankfurt, Germany

90% AI deal score

$23,008

$17,985

Save $5,023

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Apr 06

Frankfurt, Germany

90% AI deal score

$2,076

$1,615

Save $461

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Apr 11

Frankfurt, Germany

90% AI deal score

$2,080

$1,615

Save $465

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Apr 16

Frankfurt, Germany

90% AI deal score

$2,146

$1,667

Save $479

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 28

Frankfurt, Germany

89% AI deal score

$4,423

$3,354

Save $1,069

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 13

Frankfurt, Germany

89% AI deal score

$4,387

$3,355

Save $1,032

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 13

Frankfurt, Germany

89% AI deal score

$4,380

$3,355

Save $1,025

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 02

Frankfurt, Germany

89% AI deal score

$4,414

$3,480

Save $934

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Frankfurt, Germany

89% AI deal score

$4,528

$3,491

Save $1,037

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $1206. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw higher prices, averaging $1249. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $1425.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt was considered to be $996 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1207. Fares exceeding $1440 were observed in the higher price ranges. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, July has shown the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt, with a median price of $616. March also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $890. The annual median price for this route was $1207, based on data from a 270-day window. February, with a median of $1070, was identified as the most expensive month within the cheapest months listed.

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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: $579 - $704

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

The regular price range for this route is between $579 and $704. The current lowest deal is $686 with TAP Portugal for travel from Nov 9-Nov 24.

now $686

Low $579

High $704

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt

July

Cheapest

Flights from $617

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,340

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

TAP Portugal

$688

$673

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

TAP Portugal

$737

$675

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

TAP Portugal

$699

$677

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

TAP Portugal

$694

$808

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

TAP Portugal

$686

$673

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Frankfurt

San Francisco (SFO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

TAP Portugal

$736

$675

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$938 → $682

27%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$912 → $672

26%

9 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 11

$880 → $674

23%

8 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 13

$882 → $676

23%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt

San Francisco - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for prices near $616

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices, with fares around $616.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 10m

The median flight duration for direct flights on this route is 11h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 8.4% of recent flights from SFO to FRA are direct; most include 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt appear frequently, often within 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient departure airport for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt.

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

💸 Flights from ~$582

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 Frankfurt city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$644

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport is a major hub offering a wide range of international and domestic flights.

Frankfurt, Germany

89% AI deal score

$4,528

$3,491

Save $1,037

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

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 below the typical level

Fly in July for prices near $616

Direct flights take 11h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

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

Dec 27

Dec 08

Dec 03

Jan 17

Apr 06

Apr 11

Apr 16

Dec 28

Dec 13

Dec 13

Dec 02

Dec 03

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?

Should I set a price alert for San Francisco to Frankfurt flights?

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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 below the typical level

Fly in July for prices near $616

Direct flights take 11h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

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

Dec 27

Dec 08

Dec 03

Jan 17

Apr 06

Apr 11

Apr 16

Dec 28

Dec 13

Dec 13

Dec 02

Dec 03

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?