Flying from Frankfurt to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): What you need to know
Frankfurt is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Take a direct Frankfurt to Newark Liberty International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 8 hours 40 minutes.
Newark Liberty International Airport is located in New York. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is five hours behind Frankfurt.
With 17 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the busiest route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 11:05am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from FRA to EWR is with United Airlines at 5:15pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Frankfurt to EWR.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Reach your destination without the detour from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Direct flights from Frankfurt to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are available from here.
Book your direct flight from Frankfurt to Newark Liberty International Airport with United Airlines. This well-known airline offers services from FRA.
The most frequently booked airline between FRA and EWR is United Airlines.
Lufthansa is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Frankfurt to EWR leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Newark Liberty International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% touch down on time at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Newark Liberty International Airport. Check out these connections between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and EWR:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
You can arrive at HHN from the centre of Frankfurt in approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to cover the 121 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to EWR flight:
53.13% of all departures from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to EWR if you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Newark Liberty International Airport. Check in to one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Pick up a Newark Liberty International Airport rental car and discover New York and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Frankfurt to Newark Liberty International Airport flight.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York
Newark Liberty International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central New York. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
At the moment, $479 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Newark Liberty International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $621. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to EWR.
The best month for scoring cheap Frankfurt to Newark Liberty International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on flight tickets from Frankfurt to EWR.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Plan your visit to New York in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Frankfurt to EWR flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in New York to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Newark Liberty International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about New York
Start your New York trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Newark Liberty International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in New York when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Central Park followed by Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of New York. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Baltimore is another standout destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-west of New York. No journey is complete without a visit to Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.