Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Take your pick of 13 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights. The 14:55 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest you can take. Condor operates the last service of the day at 20:05.
Your LAX to FRA flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular airline has direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
With 73.33% of services landing on schedule, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating LAX to FRA flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LAX and FRA include:
Denver International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight is $464. A round-trip fare right now is $331. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from LAX to FRA by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LAX to FRA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX land on schedule 80% of the time.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Consider booking a hotel close to FRA if you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Frankfurt am Main Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
September is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Frankfurt in March.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to FRA in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Hamburg is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.








