Please note that the flight schedule changes regularly.
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Flight duration: 10:45
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Operated by: UA
Flight duration: 11:00
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09:45 FRA
Operated by: UA
Flight duration: 10:50
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Please note that the flight schedule changes regularly.
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Looking for affordable round-trip flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco? Then check out our offers to find the best option for your journey. For example, you can fly from Frankfurt to San Francisco and back in November 2026 for 573 €.
Whether you’re planning to spend your vacation in USA or traveling to San Francisco for a business meeting, a Lufthansa flight makes your journey from Germany to your destination both comfortable and convenient. Our experienced crew also ensures that your flight time of approximately 11:15 hours is as relaxing as possible.
Culinary highlights are, of course, part of the experience. Take a look at the digital menu for your outbound or return flight in advance to see what awaits you. For entertainment on board, enjoy our selection of newspapers and magazines from around the world. Simply download our Lufthansa eJournals to your mobile device before your Lufthansa flight and enjoy your reading. Prefer to watch the latest movies or series? Then look forward to hours of entertainment with our inflight entertainment program. After landing in USA, you’ll be ready to begin your activities.
Discover the Lufthansa App, which offers a variety of practical services. Get your mobile boarding pass, reserve your preferred seat, or book additional flights – all conveniently from your smartphone. Do you travel often? With our Miles & More program, you’ll earn rewards and privileges that make your future travel planning even more attractive.
This way, you can fully enjoy your flight without stress. Just choose the month you’d like to travel. The lowest-cost round-trip flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco is available for 573 € for travelling in November 2026.
Please note: To provide you with the widest possible selection of flight destinations, some of the direct flights or connecting flights on lufthansa.com are operated by our partner airlines, which may result in a different flight experience than with Lufthansa.
Flying from Frankfurt to San Francisco: tips and information for your trip
There is no shortage of sights to see and things to do in San Francisco, and our flight Frankfurt San Francisco (FRA – SFO) takes you to the centre of the action. Visit the scenic city along the California coast and cross some of the world’s most famous attractions off your bucket list, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, or the crooked Lombard Street. The most visited destination in San Francisco is PIER 39, which offers a variety of entertainment, dining, and shopping opportunities along with breathtaking views of the city’s skyline and the surrounding bay. San Francisco’s historic Cable Cars are a unique and fun way to travel around the city and will take you to many of its most popular sites. If you want to experience some of San Francisco’s famous hippie flair, visit the Haight-Ashbury district, which was the epicenter of the 1960s hippie movement. The city’s Chinatown is also worth checking out. As the largest Chinatown outside of Asia, it features numerous beautiful temples, tea houses, restaurants, as well as antiques and souvenir shops. If you want to get out of the city for a day and enjoy beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the skyline of San Francisco, take a trip across the bay to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. You will also find a beautiful beach and walking trails in this park. Put some flowers in your hair and fly to San Francisco with us from Frankfurt.
With Lufthansa’s online check-in, you can conveniently check in as early as 23 hours before departure, choose your seat, and either print your boarding pass or have it sent to your smartphone. Online check-in is available on our website and in the Lufthansa App. For more information, visit our online check-in section.
We offer a selection of snacks and high-quality meals that vary depending on your travel class and flight duration. For example, you can purchase fresh snacks on Economy Class flights that are longer than one hour. On long-haul flights, complimentary meals and beverages are provided even in Economy Class. Learn more about our onboard menus.
The free baggage allowance and applicable fees for additional baggage depend on your route, flight class and the fare. Use our baggage calculator to find out how much baggage you are allowed to bring with you on your flight and how you can add additional baggage.
Yes, our Lufthansa Inflight Entertainment offers excellent onboard entertainment. A wide selection of the latest movies, music, games, and more is available on long-haul flights to make your journey more enjoyable. What's more, free digital magazines and newspapers are available as eJournals on all Lufthansa flights. Learn more in our online inflight entertainment guide.
Flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco take approximately 11:15 hours.
Prices for flights from Frankfurt to San Francisco start at 573 € at lufthansa.com.
At lufthansa.com we offer 16 flights per week from Frankfurt to San Francisco. These flights take place on the following days of the week: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Our Lufthansa flights from Germany to San Francisco depart from the following airports: Frankfurt, Munich.
If a flight is cancelled, we automatically rebook all affected passengers. The new flight connection will then be displayed under "My bookings". If you need help, our Lufthansa Chat Assistant Elisa will be happy to assist you.
Baggage allowance refers to the amount of baggage you can bring with you at no extra cost. The size, weight and number of bags or suitcases depends on the fare you have booked, the flight route and your Miles & More status.
Premium Economy Class is our extra comfortable travel class, perfect for long-haul flights. Enjoy numerous advantages such as extra wide seating with increased reclining for a relaxing flight.
You can upgrade to Business Class online in "My Bookings." Our system automatically checks which flights can be upgraded. See how to do this here. You can book upgrades up to 360 days before your flight and until 24 hours before departure.
You have several upgrade options: Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class. Find out more about each option here.
No, the fare conditions of your original ticket still apply after the upgrade. This means the rules for changing your booking, getting a refund, and baggage do not change. You still get the same baggage allowance as your original ticket.
Yes, you can use miles to pay for upgrades. You can find more information about this here.
An upgrade requires several things, depending on the kind you would like to book. The main thing is that there must be free seats in the higher class. There is also a time limit: You can book an upgrade from 360 days before your flight until 24 hours before departure. You can find all the details here.
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Flight duration approx. 11:15 
Departure and arrival airport FRA-SFO 
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