Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 10:10 and lands at 21:45
• Latest: departs at 17:25 and lands at 5:00.

The flight takes about 11h 35m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco takes 11h 35m, covering 14.710 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco range from 620 € to 862 €, with an average of 737 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 620 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 1% below the route average of 737 €. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 519 € return via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared with 757 € for direct.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Condor has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco flights are:

• United Airlines: 82% on time
• Condor: 74% on time
• Lufthansa: 73% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 60 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco flights:

• Lufthansa
• United Airlines
• Air New Zealand
• Austrian Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 14 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco may depart from several airports in Frankfurt am Main area, including Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN). Flights usually arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 723 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 778 €, a difference of 54 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Lufthansa

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 02m, compared to 14h 19m via Zurich (ZRH) and 14h 27m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

San Francisco is 8 hours behind Frankfurt am Main (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Lombard Street. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco flights:

• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Condor: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.