Cheapest airlines flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt, including Scandinavian Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Singapore Airlines. United Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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TAP Air Portugal logo TAP Air Portugal
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Francisco to Frankfurt according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$801, and round-trip direct flights start at US$1,006.

Displayed flight fares from San Francisco to Frankfurt are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

San Francisco to Frankfurt Flight Details

The distance between San Francisco and Frankfurt is about 9,149.27 km. The average flying time from San Francisco to Frankfurt is around 10 hours 57 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$262
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$551
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance9,149.27 km
Average flight time10 hours 57 minutes
Popular airlineScandinavian Airlines
Flight statistics for the San Francisco–Frankfurt route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

The average price of one-way flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt is Apr, with an average price of US$387; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Aug, with an average price of up to US$778.

US$778
US$583
US$387
US$192
    Cheapest
  • US$577
    Feb
  • US$438
    Mar
  • US$387
    Apr
  • US$621
    May
  • US$774
    Jun
  • US$467
    Jul
  • US$778
    Aug
  • US$549
    Sep
  • US$515
    Oct
  • US$410
    Nov
  • US$435
    Dec
  • US$436
    Jan

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

Average weekly flight prices from San Francisco to Frankfurt by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt is Mon, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sat, as prices are usually highest then.

US$995
US$744
US$493
US$242
  • US$493
    Mon
  • US$622
    Tue
  • US$691
    Wed
  • US$658
    Thu
  • US$796
    Fri
  • US$995
    Sat
  • US$521
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt (SFO-FRA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Virgin Atlantic offers one-way fares as low as US$262 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to FRA on Wed, Mar 11), while Scandinavian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$551 departing on Wed, Feb 11 and returning on Sun, Feb 15.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt with the following airlines, including: Condor Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 10 hours 57 minutes to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Mar 11, with one-way flights priced at just US$262.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Frankfurt travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt on February 7, 2026 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at US$222.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Frankfurt, with San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt Airport (SFO-FRA) is by far the most common option on this route: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Hahn Airport (HHN).
  • The time difference between Frankfurt and San Francisco is 9h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Singapore Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt, with fares starting at US$396.

US$131
US$396
US$662
US$927
US$1,192
Singapore Airlines
US$396
Singapore Airlines
Scandinavian Airlines
US$440
Scandinavian Airlines
Condor Airlines
US$617
Condor Airlines
TAP Air Portugal
US$676
TAP Air Portugal
United Airlines
US$1,074
United Airlines
Lufthansa
US$1,192
Lufthansa

Which airline operates the most flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt?

Total flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, United Airlines operates the most frequent flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt, with 20 flights per week.

0
6
13
20
United Airlines
20
United Airlines
Lufthansa
20
Lufthansa
Air New Zealand
20
Air New Zealand
Air Canada
12
Air Canada
Austrian Airlines
8
Austrian Airlines
Brussels Airlines
6
Brussels Airlines

How many flights fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from San Francisco to Frankfurt within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

65
50
34
19
Highest
40
Mon
34
Tue
36
Wed
52
Thu
65
Fri
60
Sat
57
Sun