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Cheap Flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Frankfurt

 
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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Frankfurt

Mon, 5. Oct - Tue, 20. Oct
Condor Logo
16:30 - 12:40SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
11h 10mdirect
Condor Logo
11:40 - 14:30FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
11h 50mdirect
619 €Condor
Thu, 15. Oct - Thu, 22. Oct
Condor Logo
16:30 - 12:40SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
11h 10mdirect
Condor Logo
11:40 - 14:30FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
11h 50mdirect
626 €Condor
Sun, 10. Jan - Sun, 24. Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 - 10:10SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 10m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 - 20:00FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
17h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
627 €Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8. Nov - Sun, 15. Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:33 - 11:25SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
17h 52m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 - 18:01FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
15h 41m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
627 €Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14. Oct - Wed, 21. Oct
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
16:35 - 12:30SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
34h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
19:40 - 14:30FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
27h 50m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
640 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, 11. Dec - Mon, 11. Jan
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
19:15 - 22:40SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 25m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 - 14:45FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
17h 45m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
644 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, 1. Dec - Wed, 16. Dec
Lufthansa Logo
14:45 - 10:30SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 45mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
13:15 - 19:35FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
15h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
740 €Lufthansa
Tue, 1. Dec - Wed, 16. Dec
Lufthansa Logo
14:45 - 10:30SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 45mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 12:35FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
11h 25mdirect
741 €Lufthansa
Wed, 13. Jan - Wed, 27. Jan
United Airlines Logo
14:45 - 16:05SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
16h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl London Heathrow
United Airlines Logo
9:45 - 17:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
40h 55m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
761 €United Airlines
Tue, 1. Dec - Tue, 15. Dec
United Airlines Logo
16:40 - 16:05SFO  San Francisco-FRA Frankfurt am Main
14h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
United Airlines Logo
11:25 - 16:30FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SFO San Francisco
14h 05m1 stop Zurich
764 €United Airlines
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco Bay Area to Frankfurt Airport

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Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)

Flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Frankfurt: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco Bay Area to Frankfurt 
Verified travelerFlew with Condor-Jun 2026
Frankfurt airport was very disappointing. We had a connecting flight and had to go through another round of security where every second bag was set aside for extra inspection. It took 20 minutes to get it done, we almost missed our flight and nobody cared. No air conditioning at the airport and the restrooms were out of toilet paper. Not enough seating at boarding considering the sizes of the planes flying out.
KenFlew with Lufthansa-May 2026
Get a good blow up seat cushion if traveling in economy
MichaelFlew with Condor-Jun 2024
Bring snacks, make sure you follow luggage guidelines,

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Frankfurt

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco Bay Area to Frankfurt? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10211 reviews
8,1Crew
7,1Entertainment
6,7Food
7,3Comfort
7,7Boarding
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We paid extra to check our bags ($90*2=$180) but our luggage remained in Frankfurt. VERY DISAPPOINTED as we were promised that our luggage would go to our destination. We had to pay 90€ to take a taxi back to the airport in Split the next day to get our bags so we would not miss our next step on our trip. We think we should be reimbursed for our checked bags. How can we coordinate this?

2,0 MediocreKieran, Sept 2026
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We paid extra to check our bags ($90*2=$180) but our luggage remained in Frankfurt. VERY DISAPPOINTED as we were promised that our luggage would go to our destination. We had to pay 90€ to take a taxi back to the airport in Split the next day to get our bags so we would not miss our next step on our trip. We think we should be reimbursed for our checked bags. How can we coordinate this?

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

Some of the issues with my UA flight to a connecting flight: United said the SF to Frankfurt flight was getting late making us miss 10:50 flight and could only put us on a flight that left at 4:15 PM from biz to coach. then they canceled the ticket on the connecting flight. I didn’t have a seat, etc., etc., and over an hour dealing with UNITED blaming Lufthansa and Lufthansa pointing to UNITED. The flight itself was fine (food sucked) and we landed in time that I could’ve made the 1050 flight. but the LH gate agent said I couldn’t get on because United issued the ticket and only they could change tix back. Gave up and wasted the next five hours plus of our vacation and ended up being totally wiped out by the time we reached the hotel.

Everyone on board was great. It was just super late and we missed our connection in Frankfurt, and had to power through jet lag while we waited 4 hours in the terminal. My family missed a big welcome dinner in Berlin.

Frankfurt airport is the worst. Passengers are forced to use stairs to get to the terminal or catch a shuttle. Very inconvenient for passengers who are ambulatory challenged or have physical handicaps.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Flight was ready to depart on time. We had a 20-minute ATC hold. We still landed on time. The landing seemed fast and rough.

Boarding felt a little chaotic as everyone was waiting around the gate. Food was great, service was good.

The chicken was so dry it was impossible to eat. No substitute was offered. The port to charge my phone was broken and all I got was a shrug from the crew. The entertainment system was glitchy and subtitles didn’t load. Crew seemed fully uninterested and unfriendly.

First time flying Business with Tap, I think it was a very good experience. It beats many domestic US carriers, the food options were really great, authentic Portuguese food, wines & deserts. Next time will do the free 24-48 hour stopover in Lisbon or Porto for sure.

Booked business with TAP from LAX to Cabo Verde - overall ok, but just doesn’t feel like business class. More of a budget airline

The business class seats were smaller and closer together than other airlines.

Food was edible, not great, and served by attendants who looked like they really were not happy working the flight. The section I was in was too warm making the 11 hour flight uncomfortable. Other areas on the plane were fine.

We had seats 1 D and 1E which is right to the front as there were no other seats available. It is right up at the galley and toilet. Whole flight was very noisy and busy and we didnt get a good flight or rest the entire flight. Its was a pretty costly Business class fare that felt like Economy class experience.

They took 8 hours and eventually cancelled the flight. Compensation has been very lackluster and communication has been slow and terrible.

Of course food only if you pay and no entertainment. As always with TAP they collected hand luggage and you must check in. This happens mostly with TAP and is not acceptable because others are having three pieces or more. TAP should be consequent and collect hand luggage only from those who have more than one piece.

Lost our luggage, now two days and four $30 each taxi trips to airport and long lines in taxi queue because Lufthansa didn’t get it right, by not recognizing new delays between flights caused byEU new lengthy crossing requirements for non EU travelers, so luggage lost because traditionally methodical and orderly Germans not paying attention.

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

The flight was fine, only issue my friend had was how small the seats were, it's a 10 hour flight so it becomes a bit of an issue when you're sort of cramped.

Based on some reviews, my expectations were low. I must say, the experience in Premium Economy was terrific. Comfortable seat, food was good and service was consistently good. I would certainly consider Condor again.

The flight left 1.5 hours late but there was no information about the delay. My business class cabinet had two small children who cried much of the trip. Service seemed rushed.

Part of our luggage was lost and we had to wait 48 hours before receiving it. Also someone had to wait in the hotel to get it!!! Frustrating & disappointing

Could have a friendlier crew. The entertainment should be updated to be more current

One of the bathrooms was out of order, I paid $20 for the WiFi and it worked 20% of the time. And when it worked., it didn’t work well. The seats were tight, but that is something that cannot change. The flight was smooth but to know fault of the crew, the flight was delayed an hour leaving sfo. The crew was polite yet efficient.

Loved the staff in business class. Very attentive. Movie selection could have been better (updated)

We had premium economy seats and the only difference from economy was legroom. Only one restroom for about 50 passengers was a little uncomfortable. Dinner was rather unpleasant but breakfast was good. Entertainment selection pretty good and you can use Bluetooth headphones. Flight attendants were okay.

The breakfast snack was horrible. No nutrition value. I couldn't finish it. The main meal had no taste, no real vegetable, the brownie had no chocolate taste., I was not even sure what the salad consists off.

Our connection in Frankfurt was the worst ever. No one from the airline or the airport seemed to be bothered to get us into our connecting flight on time! The procedures at the airport took us forever and we barely made it into our flight. If we had missed it, I’m sure we would’ve missed our cruise. Looks like everything is on autopilot and no one is interested in helping customers anymore especially us 69 year olds

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