Cheap Flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco — $453

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is Germany’s primary international hub, handling many long-haul and transfer flights and serving major carriers alongside Lufthansa’s heavy presence; a secondary, low-cost focus can be found at nearby Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN), which typically caters to budget airlines and charter services. FRA sits about 12–15 km west of the city center, with fast regional train and S-Bahn connections taking roughly 10–15 minutes to central Frankfurt (fares vary by zone), plus regional buses and taxis that can take 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. Frankfurt-Hahn is farther out (around 120 km) and usually requires a shuttle or longer drive. Pros: FRA offers extensive connections, lounges and amenities; cons: it can be busy and sometimes pricier for convenience, while HHN can be cheaper but less convenient and slower to reach.

San Francisco International (SFO) is the region’s major international hub, handling long-haul and domestic routes and typically served by legacy carriers and several international airlines; it can be pricier than nearby secondary airports. The airport sits about 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco, with BART offering a direct service in roughly 30–40 minutes for fares around local transit levels, while taxis or rideshares usually take 20–40 minutes depending on traffic and cost more. Ground transport also includes airport shuttles and regional buses. Pros: extensive international connections and full passenger services; cons: busy terminals and variable congestion during peak hours.

The Frankfurt — San Francisco route is served by a wide range of airlines: 9 in total, including United Airlines, Condor, Lufthansa, Ryanair, American Airlines, Aer Lingus, Finnair, British Airways, and TAP Portugal. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $453. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Frankfurt to San Francisco is $404 (April 2026), while the maximum is $729 (July 2026). On average, a ticket costs $567–$1,154.