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It is possible to find direct flights between Los Angeles and Frankfurt, with these oftentimes being operated by companies such as Lufthansa or United Airlines. You will see that there are many flights that require a layover as well, and these are typically serviced by Aer Lingus, American, or United Airlines.

Driving is one of the quickest ways to go from downtown Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport, with the trip usually taking around 30min if there is no additional traffic. Otherwise, you can grab the FlyAway bus, which will bring you to Union Station in approximately 1h.

At both airports, there are employees that are ready to help travelers with limited mobility, as well as wheelchairs that can be used for free. Each airport also has elevators and ramps to allow for individuals in wheelchairs to navigate the different terminals.

If you choose to drive from Frankfurt Airport to the city center, you can plan for the trip to take you approximately 15 to 20min in normal weather and traffic conditions. Public transportation is an option as well, such as bus lines RE3 and ICE122, which will bring you to the heart of Frankfurt in around 15min. Metro lines S8 and S9 can be used for the trip as well and will take around 15 to 20min in total.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights:

• Condor: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Brussels Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Frankfurt am Main Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• Condor

Flights from Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main Airport usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $444 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $1,031 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main Airport most commonly connect through:

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 8% of one-stop connections

Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $912 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,096, a difference of $184. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 37 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main Airport are Frankfurt Central Station, Congress Center Messe Frankfurt and Frankfurt City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 3:00 pm and lands at 1:59 am
• Latest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 5:39 am.

The flight takes about 10h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% below the route average of $976. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 10h 59m, covering 5,788 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $510, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 13m, compared with 13h 49m via Zurich (ZRH) and 14h 00m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Frankfurt am Main Airport is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from $768 to $1,176, with an average of $976 over the past 12 months. Anything below $768 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights:

• • Lufthansa
• • United Airlines
• • Air New Zealand
• • Austrian Airlines