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

• Earliest: departs at 13:50 and lands at 0:50
• Latest: departs at 19:45 and lands at 6:45.

The flight takes about 11h.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main takes 11h, 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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main range from 761 € to 1.118 €, with an average of 930 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 761 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the 930 € route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 645 € return via Los Angeles (LAX), compared with 975 € for direct.

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

• United Airlines: 87% on time
• Lufthansa: 81% on time
• Condor: 71% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 62 €–90 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• United Airlines
• Lufthansa
• Air New Zealand
• Brussels 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.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 866 €, which is 75% above the typical average for this route.

Since Frankfurt am Main is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) – daily rates from around 43 €:

• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

Near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) – daily rates from around 43 €:

• Flex To Go
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo
• Europcar
• keddy by Europcar

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 28m.

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

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at 845 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 998 €, a difference of 152 €.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• United Airlines
• Lufthansa

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 17m, compared to 14h 14m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 14h 30m via London Heathrow (LHR).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main are Festhalle, Jahrhunderthalle, and Konstablerwache. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main flights:

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

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:

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