Frankfurt to San Franciscoaward flights
Compare 10 loyalty programs for Frankfurt to San Francisco award flights, with economy seats from 4,817 points.
Route snapshot
Frankfurt to San Francisco is a transatlantic route, and nonstop award space shows up on Lufthansa and United Airlines. It's priced by 10 programs, and the cheapest economy award is 4,817 points through Lufthansa Miles & More, on a nonstop. That spread of programs is the opportunity: identical seats often price differently from one to the next, so compare before transferring a single point. The tables below compare FRA–SFO pricing across all 10 programs.
- Route
- FRA to SFO
- Direct service
- 738 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 27
- Best economy price
- From 4,817 pts
- Best premium economy price
- From 40,000 pts
- Best business price
- From 66,093 pts
- Best first class price
- From 70,000 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Premium economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
 LufthansaLH | 4,817Lowest | 40,786pts | Not available |
 Eurowings Discover4Y | 13,630pts | 40,786pts | Not available |
SwissLX | 13,630pts | 40,786pts | 66,093Lowest |
 United AirlinesUA | 13,630pts | 50,000pts | 115,000pts |
 Air CanadaAC | 13,630pts | Not available | Not available |
 Air FranceAF | 15,000pts | 40,000Lowest | 104,000pts |
 KLMKL | 15,000pts | 40,000Lowest | 104,000pts |
ITA AirwaysAZ | 25,000pts | Not available | Not available |
Air DolomitiEN | 25,000pts | 55,000pts | Not available |
Lufthansa CityVL | 25,000pts | 55,000pts | 70,000pts |
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Frankfurt and San Francisco price cheapest over the next year.
| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 25,000 |
| Nov 2026 | 4,817 |
| Dec 2026 | 13,630 |
| Jan 2027 | 13,630 |
| Feb 2027 | 13,630 |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | 13,630 |
| May 2027 | 13,630 |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
Airlines with award seats on this route
15 airlines with award seats between Frankfurt and San Francisco, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAAir CanadaAC
Alaska AirlinesAS
FinnairAY
JetBlueB6
British AirwaysBA
DeltaDLLufthansaLH
Qatar AirwaysQR
Scandinavian AirlinesSK
Singapore AirlinesSQ
Turkish AirlinesTK
TAP Air PortugalTPUnited AirlinesUA
Virgin AtlanticVSRoute guide
Quick facts and tips for booking Frankfurt to San Francisco with points.
- 5,680 miles
- ~11h 55m flight
- -9h time difference
- Data Oct 2026 – Jul 2027
About this route
Frankfurt to San Francisco is served by Eurowings Discover, American Airlines, Air Canada and 24 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 10 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 4,817 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Frankfurt–San Francisco Flights
Roughly 5,680 miles separate Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), so a nonstop spends about 11h55 in the air, a little more or less depending on winds and direction. Lufthansa and United Airlines both carry nonstop award space in the data. The Airbus A350-900 appears on some of those nonstop award segments. Most award options in the data connect. Nonstops are just about 4% of the total.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
The cabin call comes first on Frankfurt–San Francisco; on a long-haul trip, the right program follows from it. Here the lowest economy price is also the quickest trip: a Lufthansa nonstop booked through the airline's own program. Expect about $412 in taxes and fees on top, in line with the route's typical economy taxes. Stepping up costs about 8 times the economy points for premium economy and about 14 times for business, though the cheapest business award carries heavy fees.
Best Points & Miles Programs
Lufthansa Miles & More is cheapest in economy at 4,817 points and business class at 66,093. Air France-KLM Flying Blue wins premium economy at 40,000 points. First class starts at 70,000 points through Alaska Atmos Rewards on a connecting itinerary, often first on one leg only, so confirm the cabin on each flight. Among the remaining seven programs, United MileagePlus, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, and Delta SkyMiles are good places to cross-check.
Airlines & Routing Options
Lufthansa and United Airlines (both Star Alliance members) show nonstop award space on Frankfurt–San Francisco, so partner programs across the alliance can price the nonstop, not just the carriers' own. Beyond the nonstop, the cheaper connecting awards in the data change planes in London, Paris, and Charlotte. The business-class floor is a Star Alliance partner award: Lufthansa Miles & More prices Swiss seats.
Route Information
Distance ~5,680 miles; nonstop flying time ~11h55 (estimate). San Francisco is 9 hours behind Frankfurt (8 for a few weeks a year, while the clocks change on different dates). Award data window: October 2026–July 2027, with calendar prices for seven months. Of the well-covered ones, December 2026–February 2027 are among the cheapest, at 13,630 points.
Alternative Airports & Routes
Before transferring points, confirm the arrival airport: San Francisco awards can also land at San Jose (SJC). When saver space runs out, a route alert is the simplest way to hear when it returns.
Booking tips for this route
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the Frankfurt to San Francisco route.