International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). 5,684 miles, 11h nonstop.
SFO to FRA at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,684 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 11hnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLUAASLH4 airlinesDelta, United, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 7all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 9h aheadFrankfurt vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Frankfurt
Round trips from $435
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Frankfurt
4 airlines fly nonstop with 7 departures a day combined, plus 21 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $75
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YVR, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA, PHX, PHL, LAX, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via SAL · first checked bag from $45
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL, MCO, LAX, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW, OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MEX, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, MEX · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YVR, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Los Angeles (LAX)AAB62 airlines
- Toronto (YYZ)ACWS2 airlines
- Vancouver (YVR)ACWS2 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)VBY42 airlines
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Delta, United, Alaska and Lufthansa all fly SFO to FRA nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $435; September 2026 is the most expensive at $590 and up, a difference of $155 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Frankfurt is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 9 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search San Francisco to FrankfurtSan Francisco to Frankfurt: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 11h gate to gate, covering 5,684 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to FRA?
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Lufthansa operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA), with 7 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MEX, LAX and YYZ.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA), starting at $435 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Frankfurt flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Frankfurt?
Frankfurt is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and FRA on Europe/Berlin time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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