Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
Flights from SFO to FRA start at 13:30 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 19:55 with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 32 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SFO to FRA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop to Frankfurt, Germany. Take off with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt Airport:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Condor.
The most punctual carrier operating SFO to FRA flights is Lufthansa. Its services land as scheduled 73.86% of the time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and FRA:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
At the moment, Rs74,979 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs164,303. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to FRA, book your trip 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Reserve a hotel close to FRA if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and discover more of Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Frankfurt in January.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to FRA in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Travel around 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
