Direct flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco FRA → SFO

Lufthansa, United Airlines and Condor fly nonstop from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO), several times daily. The flight takes about 12h 14m and covers 5,685 miles (9,149 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $781, with recent bookable fares from $674. Arrivals run on time 98.2% at FRA (Eurocontrol) and 64.6% at SFO (BTS) — the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 28 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 496 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$670
Typical
$781
Most expensive
$1,215

What flexibility is worth here

Flying in October rather than December typically saves $403 on FRA → SFO.

  • Sep 2026 $779
  • Oct 2026 $674
  • Nov 2026 $674
  • Dec 2026 $1077
  • Jan 2027 $803
  • Feb 2027 $803
  • Mar 2027 $803

Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 7 months we currently track.

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Nonstop departures observed in recent fares

Across 124 recent dates we priced, Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO) showed up to 4 nonstop departures a day, with the earliest around 10:10 and the latest around 17:30, operated by United, Lufthansa, and Condor.

10:10 10:25 11:40 12:55 13:30 17:25 17:30

Departure times seen while pricing this route over the last few weeks — a sample, not the full timetable. Airlines adjust schedules seasonally.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco?

Yes, Lufthansa, United Airlines and 1 more airline operate nonstop flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO).

Which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt to San Francisco?

Lufthansa, United Airlines, Condor operate nonstop flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco.

How long is the flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco?

The nonstop flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco takes ~12h 14m (approximately 9149 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Frankfurt to San Francisco?

Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco operate multiple daily.

What is the on-time performance for flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco?

Arrivals run on time 98.2% at FRA (Eurocontrol) and 64.6% at SFO (BTS) — the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

How much is a round-trip flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco?

Round-trip flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO) start at $670, with a typical fare around $781. Based on 496 recent fare combinations.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to San Francisco?

Across the 7 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Frankfurt to San Francisco, with typical fares around $674 — versus about $1077 in December 2026, the most expensive.

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