$268 Find Cheap Flights to Frankfurt am Main

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$515
Typical prices: $812-$583
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$525
Typical prices: $862-$560
Condor
Mon 4/13Mon 5/11
JFK - FRA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights to Frankfurt am Main

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Frankfurt am Main that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Frankfurt am Main

Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 10
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
10:05 pm - 10:20 pm
JFK
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FRA
18h 15m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:05 am - 8:05 pm
FRA
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JFK
20h 00m
1 stop
$515TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
10:05 pm - 10:20 pm
JFK
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FRA
18h 15m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:05 am - 8:05 pm
FRA
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JFK
20h 00m
1 stop
$517TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 3
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
10:05 pm - 12:30 pm
JFK
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FRA
32h 25m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:40 pm - 8:05 pm
FRA
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JFK
30h 25m
1 stop
$518TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, May 11
Condor Logo
4:25 pm - 6:10 am
JFK
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FRA
7h 45mnonstop
Condor Logo
11:40 am - 2:25 pm
FRA
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JFK
8h 45mnonstop
$525Condor
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22
United Airlines Logo
7:42 pm - 7:55 am
EWR
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FRA
30h 13m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 11:50 am
FRA
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EWR
29h 20m
1 stop
$604United Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Thu, May 7
Icelandair Logo
8:25 pm - 1:00 pm
EWR
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FRA
10h 35m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
2:00 pm - 7:15 pm
FRA
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EWR
11h 15m
1 stop
$607Icelandair
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 1
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8:50 pm - 1:00 pm
BOS
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FRA
10h 10m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
2:00 pm - 6:50 pm
FRA
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BOS
10h 50m
1 stop
$611Icelandair
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
Condor Logo
4:45 pm - 5:45 am
BOS
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FRA
7h 00mnonstop
Condor Logo
12:30 pm - 2:45 pm
FRA
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BOS
8h 15mnonstop
$622Condor
Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
12:42 pm - 8:45 am
HOU
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FRA
13h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 7:51 pm
FRA
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HOU
15h 56m
1 stop
$821American Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
12:42 pm - 8:45 am
HOU
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FRA
13h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 7:51 pm
FRA
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HOU
15h 56m
1 stop
$1,050American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Frankfurt am Main

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Frankfurt am Main to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Frankfurt am Main?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Frankfurt am Main was found on the route from New York, at $515 return. The most popular connection is from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $709 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Frankfurt am Main?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Frankfurt am Main from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Frankfurt am Main costs $812 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $288 and departed from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Frankfurt am Main which costs $876 on average, and Boston to Frankfurt am Main, which costs $806 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Frankfurt am Main?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Frankfurt am Main clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Frankfurt am Main is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $912. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,041 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Frankfurt am Main?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Frankfurt am Main depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Frankfurt am Main is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $773 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Frankfurt am Main is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $925.

What is a good deal for flights to Frankfurt am Main?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Frankfurt am Main, 25% of our users found tickets to Frankfurt am Main for the following prices or less: From New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport $673 round-trip, from San Francisco $773 round-trip, from Los Angeles $779 round-trip.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Frankfurt am Main, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 3% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Frankfurt am Main?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN), with an average flight price of $63.

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Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Frankfurt Airport

When to book flights to Frankfurt am Main

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Flights to Frankfurt am Main: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Frankfurt am Main 
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa
IAD
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FRA
Jan 2026
Sadly since I never could reschedule that flight I don’t know but maybe when possible allow more than a 2 hour layover if there is a possibility of bad weather.
PawanFlew with Lufthansa
JFK
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FRA
Jan 2026
Food- be specific if you dont want to eat Meat. And the vegetarian choices are really bad. Pack exact 23 KG/ 50 LB or else you have to pay
MichaelFlew with Lufthansa
EWR
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FRA
Mar 2025
Get seats in a back, more chances to get empty seat next to you
Jean-LouisFlew with Lufthansa
ATL
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FRA
Oct 2024
If flying business class look for seats towards the front of aircraft. Sleeper seats are comfortable but nothing like Deltas current Business Class configuration.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
ORD
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FRA
Sep 2024
Be prepared to wait in long line for boarder control. Allow enough time for your layover
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa
IAH
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FRA
Aug 2024
The 747-8 had a galley where you could order food and drinks outside the normal schedule. Very convenient if you have an aisle seat.
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa
RSW
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FRA
Jul 2024
Your airlines was convent to travel on but should try to go directly through your airlines to avoid extra extra fees and charges by third parties. Can you book flights directly at airport for future flights?
MedaFlew with Lufthansa
DEN
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FRA
Jun 2024
Make sure your passport isn’t expiring within 6 months of your flight. Check in online. And get an e visa
MichaelFlew with Condor
SFO
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FRA
Jun 2024
Bring snacks, make sure you follow luggage guidelines,
CarolFlew with Lufthansa
STL
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FRA
Jul 2024
Get to airport at least 1.5 hr early.
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa
SEA
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FRA
Apr 2024
If you don't have checked luggage, no need to be in a rush to line up. There will be a spot for your little carry-on rollie bag, so relax until the line is down to board the plane.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
IAD
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FRA
Mar 2024
Pay extra for a little better seating. Definitely worth it
HelenFlew with Lufthansa
LAX
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FRA
Dec 2023
Board the flight with everyone since they don’t seem to check and the boarding scanning is no longer a scan of your documents. You walk through the gate one person at a time, even the kiddos. Luggage bins were so full. Check it in and don’t forget air tags. That provided great comfort to know your luggage’s proximity.

FAQs - booking Frankfurt am Main flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Frankfurt am Main?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Frankfurt am Main was found on the route from New York, at $515 return. The most popular connection is from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $709 in the last 3 days.

  • Which Frankfurt am Main airport is closest to central Frankfurt am Main?

    Out of the 2 airports in Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt Airport is the nearest to the city center (7 miles). You'll travel 64 miles to reach the center of Frankfurt am Main if you land in Frankfurt-Hahn

  • How much is a flight to Frankfurt am Main?

    On average, a flight to Frankfurt am Main costs $812. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $288 and departed from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Frankfurt am Main?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Frankfurt am Main.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Frankfurt am Main?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Frankfurt am Main is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Frankfurt am Main?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Frankfurt am Main with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Frankfurt am Main?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Frankfurt am Main up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Frankfurt am Main

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Frankfurt am Main. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Frankfurt am Main. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Frankfurt am Main? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1484 reviews
7.8Food
8.0Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
Airline reviews

Crew is excellent Wifi needs to be improved in order to connect to the internet.

10.0 ExcellentTiep, Mar 2026
SIN - LAX
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Crew is excellent Wifi needs to be improved in order to connect to the internet.

They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

Overall were very good and I was satisfied w/ all the food and services.

I wish there was a little more leg room between the seats. The recline was good and seats overall were comfortable. I also didn’t like the 2-4-2 configuration.

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

The first class flight attendant was awful to everyone. Very rude; no customer service. She should not be working in first class.

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

It was fine. 55 minute flight. No snacks or beverage service offered. Boarding went smoothly and my walker was waiting for me on the jet way.

Smaller plane for a longer flight than my first one. Doesn’t make sense.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

As previously noted, this flight was great: departure was timely, the crew was friendly and attentive, and wifi connectivity was seamless. In particular, I appreciated that the flight attendant just told me to stow the laptop right before takeoff/landing, and trusted me to do so (which I did!).

Kayak botched up the booking, i had to call delta and fix. In the process Delta failed to honor my comfort plus seat assignment that i had previously.

Entertainment is ok! Boarding and seat with zone is terrible. I paid for the seats but you didn’t give me what I paid for which is exit isles.

the crew cancel the morning service due to the weather. Then the flight got deverted to Nashville . we were on the ground for over two hours the only gave us water once... no food or any snacks.... the crew should have handled better and offered something to passengers.

Short flight, crew and staff very efficient. Over all good flight experience.

The plane was fully booked, it was hard to breathe. But the crew was nice.

No plug in for phones. I met a few fun passengers and beverage service was very friendly.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

Ineffective communication with United resulted in lost baggage. Their Baggage Tracing counter at MUC was shut down from 11:00-14:15 on my arrival. Undertrained, underinformed staff had me Running all over MUC to find someone to help me to no avail. Staff was rude, unhelpful, and unable to effectively use the systems they did have operational. They refused to contact United in any way or provide any accommodation or other resources while I waited for my luggage. This has destroyed my downstream itinerary. If they had even the slightest visibility I may have been able to reschedule/plan, but again, their staff provided nothing, and did nothing more than their website, which doesn’t even work on a standard phone browser. Miserable failure at all levels that weren’t associated with the operation of the aircraft.

Italian airport boarding is always funny. But to not be able to load my luggage with over 1 hour layover is ridiculous

Gate agent at Frankfurt was terrible. She denied PRE boarding even as it was printed on the boarding pass. Refused to look at the boarding pass and literally shouting for no reason. Frankfurt airport has horrible and rude staff who avoids trying to answer any question at all. Overall, horrible experience.

They charged a fee for 1st bag checked. Others in same party were free.

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

I had two piece luggage allowance and yet I had to pay for one of them.

The staff was bit rude when I asked for an extra drink after one beer, asked for one wine glass.

Very good, i got two seats for myself, and was comfortable with the blanket i got

Terrible. Both flights were significantly delayed, no luggage, made me check my small bag when many, many others had much larger carry-ons, not even a bottle of water . . . I will not fly Discover Airlines again.

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Missed it by a couple minutes and couldn’t find an alternative flight so had to spend the night in DC and after much shuffling from 1 airline to another managed to get a United to Frankfurt.

There were only 2 toilets and one of them did not work in business class. We are not allowed to cross classes so had to wait in line to use the toilets!! The entertainment touch display was finicky and did not work all the time.

I tried both on line and by calling the Customer Service line to arrange for a special meal as i have food intolerances. I was under the impression from your service representative that I was successful. I was not. I cannot eat spicy foods and get very ill if i eat bell peppers. I could not eat either menu choice and no special meal was actually ordered. ( your representative tried to order it for a flight that did not have meal service!!! - found this out later). Your wonderful cabin crew managed to put together a fruit, salad, roll and cheese tray for me so I had something to eat. WHY WOULD YOU SERVE SPICY FOOD, WITH NO MILDER OPTION,ON AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT???

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Ground staff and cabin crew were excellent. Flight was perfectly on time. Zero issues.

Upgraded to premium economy at the gate. Well worth it!

The flight was canceled and airlines did nothing to accommodate the passengers. After few hours they booked me randomly on a flight that had long layover and didn’t provide any compensation or effort to help. The crew was rude, no representation on the airport. Everything needs to be on call and agents there had no knowledge or control. For everything, they were like we can’t do it and you need to file a claim later. That was not helpful at all and will not make my travel experience any easier. Very disappointed in their service.

Great plane and flight attendants. The person next to me had a DISGUSTING smelling mouth and breath, so that was nasty to deal with the whole flight. Brush your teeth, people! Condor was amazing, though :-)

It would be nice to have a cleaner facility, it was hard to access it. It was always full of people working in that space. The covers and especially the matt of bad quality and old. Many times reused. I would not use it. Food: the bread rolls were old, and food had strange choices. Chicken was terrible.

There was some nice staff when I entered and left, but the thrre flight attendants who served us were very brusque and rude. I have celiac and when I checked in, I tried to find the option to make sure my meals (stick on a 10+ hour flight after a 3 hour flight and short layover) were gluten free because I didn’t have time to get anything. Couldn’t find the selection for it, and every part of the meal and purchase options were gluten, so I didn’t get to eat. During check in the allergies section should be easy to identify and check so this doesn’t happen. Having more options for gluten free at this time should be easy.

Internet was advertised in-flight but not accessible. The foot rest in premium economy was stuck. For both nobody I asked was able to provide an answer/solution. However, this will not stop me from booking premium economy again, which I upgraded from my initial economy I had booked for my outbound flight YYZ to FRA.

Great flight, nice options for food and beverages. Fairly comfortable seats for a large person

Business class: or fist class: Seating absolutely terrible, same seats as everyone else , no space, we could not fit our knees in. I was sitting sideways since nobody else booked this business class. I wish we would have an option to select a business class for the main journey between USA and Europe, but regular class for the short flights in Europe.

The seating was exactly same as the rest of the plane. We had no space for our knees. In fact it was the tightest spacing of the seats I ever flew with, on a very old plane. (and we flew all over Asia and Europe) The same chairs. We were the only passengers in business or first class. Obviously funny.... The only difference was, we got a sendwich and we were offered a drink. Rest of the plane got a bottle of water.

The crew was great. Good etc was unacceptable for an overseas flight. Wine with a meal should be complimentary. Seat comfort /space horrible and I am 5‘3“ with heels on. Short haul probably ok but not on long haul flights

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