Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Flights to San Francisco Airport (SFO)

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Returns from £478.26

One-way from £746.43

If you are looking to fly from Frankfurt International Airport to San Francisco International you will find there are 6 airliners who offer this route. These include Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and Lufthansa. The flight time is approximately 11 Hours 34 Minutes.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

On arriving at San Francisco International please note the time difference, the time zone at San Francisco International is 8.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Frankfurt International Airport.

Please see below the airlines that fly from Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) to San Francisco International (SFO) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
United Airlines322333210:0517:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa322333210:0517:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand322333110:0517:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Canada211222113:2017:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Brussels Airlines111111010:0510:05VIEW FLIGHTS
Austrian Airlines111111010:0510:05VIEW FLIGHTS

United Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 18 a week with times that vary between 10:05 and 17:25.

To book your flight you can visit United Airlines on their website united.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
10:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA8829
Air New ZealandNZ4220
Austrian AirlinesOS7325
LufthansaLH454
Brussels AirlinesSN7248
13:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA59
Air New ZealandNZ9801
Air CanadaAC3783
LufthansaLH9410
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA927
Air New ZealandNZ9803
Air CanadaAC5031
LufthansaLH9408
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Tuesday
10:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA8829
Air New ZealandNZ4220
Austrian AirlinesOS7325
LufthansaLH454
Brussels AirlinesSN7248
13:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA59
Air New ZealandNZ9801
Air CanadaAC3783
LufthansaLH9410
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Wednesday
10:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA8829
Air New ZealandNZ4220
Austrian AirlinesOS7325
LufthansaLH454
Brussels AirlinesSN7248
13:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA59
Air New ZealandNZ9801
Air CanadaAC3783
LufthansaLH9410
VIEW FLIGHTS
Thursday
10:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA8829
Air New ZealandNZ4220
Austrian AirlinesOS7325
LufthansaLH454
Brussels AirlinesSN7248
13:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA59
Air New ZealandNZ9801
Air CanadaAC3783
LufthansaLH9410
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA927
Air New ZealandNZ9803
Air CanadaAC5031
LufthansaLH9408
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Friday
10:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA8829
Air New ZealandNZ4220
Austrian AirlinesOS7325
LufthansaLH454
Brussels AirlinesSN7248
13:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA59
Air New ZealandNZ9801
Air CanadaAC3783
LufthansaLH9410
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA927
Air New ZealandNZ9803
Air CanadaAC5031
LufthansaLH9408
VIEW FLIGHTS
Saturday
10:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA8829
Air New ZealandNZ4220
Austrian AirlinesOS7325
LufthansaLH454
Brussels AirlinesSN7248
13:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA59
Air New ZealandNZ9801
Air CanadaAC3783
LufthansaLH9410
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA927
Air New ZealandNZ9803
Air CanadaAC5031
LufthansaLH9408
VIEW FLIGHTS
Sunday
10:05
AirlineFlight  No
LufthansaLH454
13:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA59
Air New ZealandNZ9801
Air CanadaAC3783
LufthansaLH9410
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA927
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Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.

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Flight Price FAQ - Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO)

DIRECT Lufthansa
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Frankfurt FRA to San Francisco SFO?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Frankfurt FRA to San Francisco SFO is £746.43 ($938 €899.31)
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DIRECT Lufthansa
What is the cheapest direct return flight from Frankfurt FRA to San Francisco SFO?
The cheapest direct return flight from Frankfurt FRA to San Francisco SFO is £478.26 ($601 €576.21)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Frankfurt FRA to San Francisco SFO?
The cheapest flight one way from Frankfurt FRA to San Francisco SFO is £270.56 ($340 €325.98)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Frankfurt FRA to San Francisco SFO?
The cheapest return flight from Frankfurt FRA to San Francisco SFO is £422.55 ($531 €509.10)
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Flight Info FAQ - Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO)

Who flies from Frankfurt to San Francisco?
The following airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO): Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines.
How far is the flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco?
The flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco is 9,148KM or 5,684 miles.
How long does the flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco to take?
The flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco takes 11 Hours 34 Minutes.

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