Travelling from New York to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Frankfurt begins with finding the right airport to start your holiday. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.
When working out where to land in Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the primary gateways.
The average duration of a direct New York to Frankfurt flight is 7 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York.
The most popular route for flights from New York to Frankfurt is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Choose from 31 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from JFK to FRA is the 15:45 Lufthansa service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 23:10 with Lufthansa.
Give yourself enough time to catch your New York to Frankfurt flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Frankfurt
Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap New York to Frankfurt flights.
The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from New York to Frankfurt is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Set out from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on a nonstop flight from New York to Frankfurt. From JFK, you can fly directly into Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Popular carriers that offer direct New York to Frankfurt plane tickets departing from JFK include:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your New York to Frankfurt flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from New York to Frankfurt? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Prefer to fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? This hub offers direct flights from New York to Frankfurt, seamlessly connecting you to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
From EWR, you can lock in a direct New York to Frankfurt plane ticket with United Airlines.
Split up your New York to Frankfurt flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and Frankfurt are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from New York to Frankfurt, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Searching for a ticket from New York to Frankfurt with a stop or two can give you a bigger choice of departure times and access to better fares. When leaving from LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here are a few places you can detour to on your way to Frankfurt:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your New York to Frankfurt flight with time to spare. These hotels near LaGuardia Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
LGA has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on course and reach your final stop as expected.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Frankfurt and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Once your flight from New York to Frankfurt has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is approximately 105 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
The trip will take about 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to call home for the night near HHN. Unwind after your New York to Frankfurt flight at one of these well-located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and be off and running.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from HHN four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
April is the busiest month for flights from New York to Frankfurt. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Frankfurt in January.
When booking your New York to Frankfurt tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from New York to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Frankfurt, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are essential stops on your Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany you should also see. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
