Flying from New York to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organising your flight from New York to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Explore your options for leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
7 hours 45 minutes is the average travel time for a direct New York to Frankfurt Airport flight.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York. Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt.
The most popular route is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with 31 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from JFK to FRA is the 3:45pm Lufthansa option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 11:10pm with Lufthansa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from New York to FRA.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Take the express route from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Direct flights from New York to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) operate from here.
Leading carriers that have direct flights from New York to Frankfurt Airport departing JFK include:
Lufthansa is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from JFK to FRA.
Singapore Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to FRA. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York to Frankfurt Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) flight ticket with departures from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). See if flying from EWR works better for your plans.
From EWR, direct flights from New York to FRA can be booked with United Airlines.
United Airlines attracts the most bookings on the EWR to FRA route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Frankfurt Airport, Lufthansa has the most consistent on-time performance.
Break up your flight from New York to Frankfurt Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and FRA are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
You can reach EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to FRA flight:
73.3% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Searching for a flight ticket from New York to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) with a stop or two can give you more departure time choices along with better fares. When flying from LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here's where you can detour to on your way to FRA:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Frankfurt Airport flight:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as planned, LGA is a dependable starting point for your journey.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Have a late flight from New York to Frankfurt Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near FRA and get cosy, quick:
Pick up a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks before your New York to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Frankfurt Airport is ₹ 14,677. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 35,703. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to FRA.
The best month for scoring cheap New York to Frankfurt Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from New York to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Frankfurt. July is when most people book flights from New York to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a New York to FRA flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from New York to Frankfurt Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Frankfurt Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Frankfurt Christmas Market, Frankfurt Book Fair and Holocaust Memorial are top attractions which should be on any good Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Frankfurt, a trip to Essen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like PACT Zollverein, Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and Philharmonie Essen.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Germany, consider Stuttgart, roughly 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz are among its highlights.
