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Cheapest round-trip
$158
Typical prices: $180-$269
easyJet
Mon 11/5Wed 11/7
VIE - FRA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$159
Typical prices: $180-$270
Condor
Mon 11/26Tue 11/27
VIE - FRA • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
Lufthansa Economy Light saves money if you skip a checked bag on this short route.
Austrian includes free seat assignments; United Economy Plus adds extra legroom.
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Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Austrian Airlines and Condor. Average duration is 1h 28m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 96% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 10% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $192 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 16m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main (VIE-FRA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7
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3:25 pm - 7:20 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
3h 55m1 stop Milan Linate
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9:15 am - 1:35 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-VIE Vienna Intl
4h 20m1 stop Milan Linate
$158easyJet
Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 27
Condor Logo
5:10 pm - 6:30 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
1h 20mnonstop
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2:20 pm - 3:40 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$159Condor
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 8:20 amVIE  Vienna Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
13h 10m1 stop Milan Malpensa
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8:10 pm - 9:00 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-VIE Vienna Intl
12h 50m1 stop Milan Linate
$161Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 18
Condor Logo
8:10 am - 9:30 amVIE  Vienna Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
1h 20mnonstop
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2:30 pm - 3:50 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$161Condor
Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 17
Condor Logo
11:10 am - 12:30 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
1h 20mnonstop
Condor Logo
8:10 pm - 9:30 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$161Condor
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
easyJet Logo
3:25 pm - 7:20 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
3h 55m1 stop Milan Linate
easyJet Logo
9:10 am - 2:50 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-VIE Vienna Intl
5h 40m1 stop Milan Linate
$162easyJet
Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 20
easyJet Logo
3:25 pm - 7:20 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
3h 55m1 stop Milan Linate
easyJet Logo
9:10 am - 2:50 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-VIE Vienna Intl
5h 40m1 stop Milan Linate
$162easyJet
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
Austrian Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 9:45 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
1h 30mnonstop
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12:50 pm - 2:15 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 25mnonstop
$169Austrian Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 7
Austrian Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 8:55 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
1h 30mnonstop
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12:50 pm - 2:15 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 25mnonstop
$172Austrian Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14
Austrian Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 12:50 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
1h 30mnonstop
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8:20 am - 9:45 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 25mnonstop
$172Austrian Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Round-trip flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport start at $158. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $180 to $269. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $158 on easyJet.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport, it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 18% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • July is the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport at $194 round-trip.
  • October ($261) and September ($259) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 34% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on Austrian Airlines

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on VIE

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on FRA

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Key details for Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$81
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport

When to book flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main 
Verified travelerFlew with Austrian Airlines-Jun 2026
If you are not an EU passport holder allow for at least 2 hours to clear passport control at Frankfurt.
AlexFlew with Austrian Airlines-Jun 2026
Plan more time for connecting flights. The European outbound passport control took 1 hour for me.

Your Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights:

    • Condor: offers free seat selection
    • Austrian Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

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

    • Austrian Airlines
    • Condor

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport usually depart from Vienna Intl (VIE) and arrive at Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    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
    • Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Lufthansa: 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.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $192 round-trip via Milan Linate (LIN), compared to $215 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321 (sharklets) variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport pass through?

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

    • Zurich (ZRH) - 56% of one-stop connections
    • Milan Linate (LIN) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK) - 11% of one-stop connections

    Zurich (ZRH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $199 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $255, a difference of $56. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    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 Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 58% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    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.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:28 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 9:43 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 28m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $215. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 1h 28m, covering 386 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    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.

  • How are flight prices from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $111, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Austrian Airlines’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    Austrian Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Lufthansa has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights are:

    • Austrian Airlines: 96% on time
    • Lufthansa: 91% on time
    • Condor: 89% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are on time 91% of the time on average.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Morning 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.

  • Is it cheaper to take a train or bus instead of flying between Vienna and Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Vienna and Frankfurt am Main Airport is around $158 round-trip, with a flight time of about 3h 55m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around $115, with a trip time of about 8h 30m. The bus is similarly priced at around $74 and takes about 11h 50m. Compared with flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 40% lower. However, those options take about 6+ hours longer each way.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 16m, compared with 4h 47m via Milan Linate (LIN) and 4h 55m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What car rental options are available at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from $180 to $269, with an average of $215 over the past 12 months. Anything below $180 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Friday flights average $199 - about $56 less than Monday (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport trip for July. Fares historically average $194 round-trip in that month - typically $67 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Austrian Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 96% of Austrian Airlines flights from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Airport arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 91%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour 48 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Milan Linate Airport (LIN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $192 round-trip on this route - about $22 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
    - Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel and Conference Center
    - Intercityhotel Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3
    - Meininger Hotel Frankfurt Main / Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Vienna Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Vienna Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Tuesday

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Wednesday

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Thursday

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Friday

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Saturday

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Sunday

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Austrian Airlines,Condor

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to Vienna Intl

Monday

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Tuesday

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Wednesday

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Thursday

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Friday

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Saturday

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Sunday

Austrian Airlines,Condor

Austrian Airlines,Condor

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