Business class · SFO to FRA
San Francisco to Frankfurt in business class
About 10 hours 50 minutes nonstop. Here is every airline we quote on this route, the seat each one flies and the lounge before you board.
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Ways to fly it
3 airlines we quote between San Francisco and Frankfurt. The seat depends on the aircraft, so we confirm it for your exact flight.
- Star Alliance
Lufthansa
Lufthansa Business Class (new "Allegris" cabin rolling out on select 787-9s)
Lie-flat, 1-2-1
Allegris (787-9, since Oct 2025): NEW cabin, but only 25 of 28 business seats per aircraft are certified for sale as of this writing — 3 second-row seats remain regulator-blocked. Older widebody types + non-retrofitted 787-9s: previous lie-flat seat, direct aisle access
- Seat width
- 25 inches (pre-Allegris seat, confirmed spec)
- Bed length
- 78 inches
- Loyalty program
- Miles & More
Lounge: Lufthansa Senator Lounge at FRA — renowned beer taps and bratwurst bar
- Star Alliance
United Airlines
United Polaris Business Class
Lie-flat, 1-2-1
Lie-flat pod with direct aisle access; new "Polaris 2.0" cabin debuting on new-delivery 787-9s from April 2026 (SFO-Singapore, expanding to SFO-London)
- Seat width
- 22 inches
- Bed length
- 78 inches
- Loyalty program
- MileagePlus
Lounge: United Polaris Lounge (ORD/EWR/SFO/IAD/LAX) — bedrooms, showers, à la carte dining
- oneworld
American Airlines
American Airlines Flagship Suite
Suite with closing door
Flagship Suite with sliding privacy door, 1-2-1, direct aisle access — on 777-300ER and new 787-9P (delivered 2025)
- Seat width
- 21 inches (at the shoulders)
- Bed length
- 79 inches
- Loyalty program
- AAdvantage
Lounge: Flagship Lounge (JFK/MIA/DFW/LAX/ORD)
Nonstop flights, SFO to FRA
4 nonstop flights on the airline timetable, in local time at each airport. Schedules change with the season, so we confirm the flight for your dates when we quote.
| Flight | Departs SFO | Arrives FRA | In the air | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines UA 58Also sold as AC 4057, LH 9403, NZ 9800 | 1:55 PM | 9:45 AMnext day | 10 h 50 min | Daily |
| Lufthansa LH 455Also sold as NZ 4221, OS 7326, SN 7249, UA 8828 | 2:40 PM | 10:25 AMnext day | 10 h 45 min | Daily |
| Condor DE 2097Also sold as AS 8837, RO 9127 | 4:30 PM | 12:40 PMnext day | 11 h 10 min | Daily |
| United Airlines UA 926Also sold as AC 5032, LH 9407, NZ 9802 | 7:25 PM | 3:15 PMnext day | 10 h 50 min | Daily |
Source: airline timetable data, checked October 23, 2026. Lists flights operated by the airlines in our airline guide; regional partners, cargo and charter flights, and airlines without a business, first or premium economy cabin are left out.
The route in numbers
Every cabin, both directions (FRA-SFO), from the US Department of Transportation's T-100 data for 2025.
- Passengers in the year
- 653,955
- Flights in the year
- 2,393
- Passengers per flight, on average
- 273
Who carries the passengers
| United Airlines | 51% | |
|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | 35% | |
| Condor | 13% |
Source: BTS T-100 Segment (All Carriers), calendar year 2025, scheduled passenger service; ingested 2026-10-23. Figures include every cabin, not only business class.
Onboard: dining, entertainment and bags
What each airline offers in business class. Details can differ by aircraft and route.
| Airline | Dining | Entertainment | Checked bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | Regional German cuisine, Champagne (Billecart-Salmon) | Seatback 4K touchscreen IFE | 2 × 32kg checked |
| United Airlines | Multi-course dining, Saks Fifth Avenue bedding | Seatback touchscreen, Bluetooth audio | 2 × 32kg checked |
| American Airlines | Multi-course Flagship dining, curated wine selection | Seatback touchscreen IFE, Bluetooth audio | 2 × 32kg checked |
Before you fly: lounges at SFO
All lounges at San Francisco International AirportUnited Polaris Lounge
Dianne Feinstein International Terminal, across from the Boarding Area G security checkpoint (airport: near Gate G1, Level 2), airside
United Polaris standard or flexible fares (same-day itinerary); First Class on Lufthansa, SWISS or ANA (+1 guest); Business on ANA, Air New Zealand or ITA, and Basic/Flex Business on Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian or Brussels Airlines, at the long-haul departure airport
United Club (International Terminal G)
Dianne Feinstein International Terminal G, between Gates G6 and G9, Level 3 (other United Clubs: T3 F-gates rotunda near F11; T3 near E4)
United Club members and one-time passholders; United Polaris and United Business international passengers; Star Alliance first/business on an international departure; Star Alliance Gold on an international Star Alliance itinerary
American Airlines Admirals Club
Harvey Milk Terminal 1, near Gate B13, Level 2; via Security Checkpoint B
Cathay Pacific Lounge
Dianne Feinstein International Terminal A, near Gate A1, Level 4; through Security Checkpoint A, turn left
Cathay Pacific premium passengers and eligible oneworld status holders (not verified on cathaypacific.com)
Quote for San Francisco to Frankfurt
- The full price per traveler, with taxes, fees and fare rules.
- Business class first; premium economy or first class on request.
- Under the US DOT 24-hour rule you can cancel within 24 hours of booking when you book at least 7 days before departure.
Questions about this route
Which airlines fly business class from San Francisco to Frankfurt?
United Airlines, Lufthansa and Condor fly nonstop from SFO to FRA on the airline timetable checked October 23, 2026. We quote Lufthansa, United Airlines, American Airlines; every quote shows the schedule, any connection and the seat for each option.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt?
About 10 hours 50 minutes on a nonstop flight, by the airline timetable. One-stop trips take longer, depending on the connection.
Which business class seat is best on this route?
American Airlines offer suites with a closing door on some aircraft. Seats vary by aircraft, so we confirm the seat on your exact flight before you book.
Is the price you quote the full price?
Yes. Every quote is the total per traveler including taxes and fees, with the fare rules, before you pay anything.