Traveling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 11 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Frankfurt.
Choose from 64 weekly Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 10:05 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:30.
Your FRA to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can travel nonstop to San Francisco, United States. Book a ticket with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco International Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Condor on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for FRA to SFO flights is Lufthansa.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between FRA and SFO include:
Hong Kong International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
$377 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start from $431. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FRA to SFO.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FRA to SFO.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Of all flights leaving Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive on time at their destination.
Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometers from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near FRA? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Explore without limits with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and chase adventure across San Francisco and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometers from central San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit San Francisco. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to SFO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel around 64 kilometers south-east to San Jose to check off its leading sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Fresno is another well-known destination in United States and is around 257 kilometers south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without seeing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
