Travelling from Frankfurt to Dallas: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Frankfurt. Check out your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when booking your flight from Frankfurt to Dallas.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the primary arrival point in Dallas.
Around 11 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Frankfurt to Dallas flight.
The timezone in Dallas is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Frankfurt.
With 13 flights a week between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from Frankfurt to Dallas with Lufthansa at 10:10. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from FRA to DFW is with American Airlines at 10:55.
To ensure you make your Frankfurt to Dallas flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Dallas
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Dallas jetting off from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Begin your journey at FRA and end it at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Look out for deals with Lufthansa. This airline offers direct Frankfurt to Dallas plane tickets out of FRA.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Frankfurt to Dallas flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a convenient hotel near Frankfurt Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt to Dallas, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
67.47% of flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Break up your Frankfurt to Dallas flight with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and Dallas include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
HHN is about 105 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your flight from Frankfurt to Dallas:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance rate of 53%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Dallas, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near DFW:
Follow your own route with a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Europcar or Thrifty and chase adventure across Dallas and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport around one week before your travel date.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Dallas. After your flight from Frankfurt to Dallas, it takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 50 minutes or so.
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Thrifty or Dollar and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from DAL three weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Dallas Love Field Airport can be found at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
July is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Dallas. To avoid the crowds, go to Dallas in February.
When booking your Frankfurt to Dallas tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Dallas, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 41ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Dallas in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Dallas
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Dallas, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dallas:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are highlights which should be on any well-planned Dallas itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Houston is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Dallas. Around 370 kilometres to the south, check out popular attractions including The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
San Antonio is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas. No trip is complete without seeing The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.