Cheap flights from California to Frankfurt am Main from $238

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American Airlines Logo
10:22 pm - 8:50 amSMF-FRA
25h 28m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 10:51 pmFRA-SMF
20h 21m2 stops
$558American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:50 amSMF-FRA
17h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 10:51 pmFRA-SMF
20h 21m2 stops
$583Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 16
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
2:13 pm - 9:50 amLAS-FRA
34h 37m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 10:16 pmFRA-LAS
34h 46m2 stops
$592Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 28
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 1:40 pmSMF-FRA
22h 10m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 10:59 pmFRA-SMF
21h 19m2 stops
$594Delta
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Fri, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 12
Lufthansa Logo
2:26 pm - 8:00 pmSMF-FRA
20h 34m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
10:15 am - 8:52 pmFRA-SMF
19h 37m2 stops
$596Lufthansa
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 16
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 2:55 pmSMF-FRA
23h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 10:04 amFRA-SMF
34h 49m2 stops
$603United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 14
United Airlines Logo
8:39 pm - 9:35 amSMF-FRA
27h 56m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 8:52 pmFRA-SMF
19h 27m1 stop
$606United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 16
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 2:30 pmSFO-FRA
12h 50m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 2:35 pmFRA-SFO
32h 20m1 stop
$631Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 24
Delta Logo
10:20 pm - 8:40 amSMF-FRA
25h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:15 pm - 4:32 pmFRA-SMF
34h 17m2 stops
$633Delta
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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Lufthansa Logo
2:03 pm - 6:35 amSMF-FRA
31h 32m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
10:25 am - 8:52 pmFRA-SMF
19h 27m1 stop
$640Lufthansa
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 16

American Airlines flights from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on California to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
Dec 6
SMF10:22 pmSacramento Intl
25h 28m
1 stop
FRA8:50 amFrankfurt am Main
Dec 16
FRA11:30 amFrankfurt am Main
20h 21m
2 stops
SMF10:51 pmSacramento Intl
American Airlines
Dec 5
SMF6:00 amSacramento Intl
16h 15m
1 stop
FRA7:15 amFrankfurt am Main
Dec 12
FRA10:15 amFrankfurt am Main
20h 15m
1 stop
SMF9:30 pmSacramento Intl
American Airlines
Nov 23
LAS5:50 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
28h 25m
1 stop
FRA7:15 amFrankfurt am Main
Dec 7
FRA11:30 amFrankfurt am Main
18h 03m
2 stops
LAS8:33 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Scandinavian Airlines flights from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Our best Scandinavian Airlines deals on California to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight tickets
Scandinavian Airlines
Jan 14
LAS2:13 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
34h 37m
2 stops
FRA9:50 amFrankfurt am Main
Jan 28
FRA8:30 pmFrankfurt am Main
34h 46m
2 stops
LAS10:16 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Scandinavian Airlines
Nov 30
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
12h 50m
1 stop
FRA2:30 pmFrankfurt am Main
Dec 24
FRA3:15 pmFrankfurt am Main
32h 20m
1 stop
SFO2:35 pmSan Francisco
Scandinavian Airlines
Nov 27
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
12h 50m
1 stop
FRA2:30 pmFrankfurt am Main
Dec 4
FRA8:30 pmFrankfurt am Main
27h 05m
1 stop
SFO2:35 pmSan Francisco

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SacramentoFrankfurt am Main

SMF - FRA

SMFFRA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/6

10:22 pm-8:50 am

1 stop25h 28m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 12/16

11:30 am-10:51 pm

2 stops20h 21m

$558

SacramentoFrankfurt am Main

SMF - FRA

SMFFRA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/6

6:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops17h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 12/16

11:30 am-10:51 pm

2 stops20h 21m

$583

Las VegasFrankfurt am Main

LAS - FRA

LASFRA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/14

2:13 pm-9:50 am

2 stops34h 37m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 1/28

8:30 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops34h 46m

$592

SacramentoFrankfurt am Main

SMF - FRA

SMFFRA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/5

6:30 am-1:40 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 12/12

10:40 am-10:59 pm

2 stops21h 19m

$594

SacramentoFrankfurt am Main

SMF - FRA

SMFFRA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/6

2:26 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops20h 34m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 12/16

10:15 am-8:52 pm

2 stops19h 37m

$596

SacramentoFrankfurt am Main

SMF - FRA

SMFFRA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/10

6:10 am-2:55 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 12/14

8:15 am-10:04 am

2 stops34h 49m

$603

SacramentoFrankfurt am Main

SMF - FRA

SMFFRA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/6

8:39 pm-9:35 am

1 stop27h 56m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 12/16

10:25 am-8:52 pm

1 stop19h 27m

$606

San FranciscoFrankfurt am Main

SFO - FRA

SFOFRA

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

4:40 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 12/24

3:15 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$631

SacramentoFrankfurt am Main

SMF - FRA

SMFFRA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/5

10:20 pm-8:40 am

1 stop25h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 3/9

2:15 pm-4:32 pm

2 stops34h 17m

$633

SacramentoFrankfurt am Main

SMF - FRA

SMFFRA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/6

2:03 pm-6:35 am

1 stop31h 32m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 12/16

10:25 am-8:52 pm

1 stop19h 27m

$640

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $745. If you aren’t able to travel to Frankfurt am Main Airport during the month of September, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $752.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport from California is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $901. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,096. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport in the morning for as low as $810. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Frankfurt am Main Airport is at noon when prices are around $1,053.

What is the cheapest California to Frankfurt am Main flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport for around $943 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport from California for as low as $793 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Frankfurt am Main flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Frankfurt am Main flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found

$424

Fastest flight time

10h 45m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Frankfurt am Main Airport from California in the past 72 hours is $424. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $707.
The fastest flight from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 10h 45m
Direct flights go from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport every day.
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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Frankfurt am Main Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Frankfurt am Main Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from California to Frankfurt am Main Airport

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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $284Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,570 reviews
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7.1
2,057 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $506Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,006 reviews
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Aer LingusPriceFrom $556Free CancellationRating
7.2
1,368 reviews
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CondorPriceFrom $580Free CancellationRating
6.4
387 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $586Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,047 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $616Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,510 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $645Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,565 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $652Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,012 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $674Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,437 reviews
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