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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Frankfurt? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Frankfurt.R 4,398 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Aug.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,398, select.
Frankfurt.R 5,307 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jul.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt Hahn.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,307, select.
Frankfurt.R 5,379 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt Hahn.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,379, select.
Frankfurt.R 5,832 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Oct.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt Hahn.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,832, select.
Frankfurt.R 6,250 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Feb.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 16 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,250, select.
Frankfurt.R 6,294 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,294, select.
Frankfurt.R 6,406 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,406, select.
Frankfurt.R 6,514 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jan.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,514, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Frankfurt

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Frankfurt flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from R 6,665
Jul
from R 5,307
Aug
from R 4,398
Sep
from R 5,379
Oct
from R 5,832
Nov
from R 6,294
Dec
from R 7,109
Jan
from R 6,514
Feb
from R 6,250
Mar
from R 7,577
Apr
from R 6,406
May
from R 7,983

Direct flights from San Francisco International to Frankfurt

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San Francisco to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,387
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time10 hrs, 59 mins
Most popular airlineAir New Zealand
Average flights per week95

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Frankfurt: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Frankfurt: Frankfurt am Main, Mannheim and Frankfurt Hahn.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Frankfurt is R 9,513. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 59 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Frankfurt.
Air New Zealand, Lufthansa and United fly direct from San Francisco International to Frankfurt.
As of June 2025, there are 95 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Frankfurt.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Frankfurt is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Frankfurt is Frankfurt am Main – which is 11.8 km away from the centre of Frankfurt. We've found flights into this airport from R 9,513.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt on Tuesday, 7 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 59 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Frankfurt but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Frankfurt is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 16°C. July is typically the warmest month in Frankfurt, when it usually averages around 25°C. You can expect the least rain in April. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -3°C. The rainiest month is July.
Currently, Condor offers the cheapest flight tickets to Frankfurt.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Frankfurt: what you need to know

  • Approximately 11 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt.

  • Frankfurt is eight hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located. Frankfurt follows the UTC+1 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Take your pick of 23 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SFO to FRA is the 13:10 United Airlines service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 19:55 with United Airlines.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your SFO to Frankfurt flight.

  • Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

  • Start your trip at SFO and travel straight to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). That will be your arrival point when searching for San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt tickets.

  • You'll have your choice of airlines that offer direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt. Book your journey with one of these:

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from SFO to Frankfurt. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • Travelling from central San Francisco to SFO takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Looking for a hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

  • 77.36% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Frankfurt

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt flight is R 4,398. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,513. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Lock in cheap flights from SFO to Frankfurt by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for finding a bargain.

  • The best month for finding cheap San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from SFO to Frankfurt is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.

  • Find an affordable flight from San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Frankfurt

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near FRA:

  • Pick up a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets you can book with here.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from SFO to Frankfurt.

Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)

  • Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is roughly 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. Once you've hopped off your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt, it'll take you around 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • Travelling by public transport will take around 2 hours 40 minutes.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near HHN. Kick back and get cosy after your SFO to Frankfurt flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.

  • Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from HHN four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Frankfurt

  • Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt. The city comes alive in peak season, but prices are generally higher and top attractions can be busy. Visit Frankfurt in the low season if you like a quieter vibe.

  • Book a San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Frankfurt

  • Once you've booked your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:

  • All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Goethe House, Palmengarten and Frankfurt Cathedral are attractions you won't want to skip in Frankfurt.

Explore more of Germany

  • Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

  • Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Francisco to Frankfurt

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