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Cheapest return flight
580 €
Typical prices: 759 €-932 €
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9.11.Fri 23.11.
FRA - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
772 €
Typical prices: 784 €-948 €
Lufthansa
Thu 15.3.Sat 31.3.
FRA - RDU • Direct
Direct flights
3 days a week
You can fly direct with Lufthansa. Average duration is 9h 35m
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When to book
23 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 7% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
London Heathrow (LHR)
Cheapest • Avg 621 € (return)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 11h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Raleigh (FRA-RDU)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Frankfurt to Raleigh

Mon, 9. Nov - Mon, 23. Nov
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11:15 - 23:42FRA  Frankfurt am Main-RDU Raleigh-Durham
18h 27m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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9:45 - 5:55RDU  Raleigh-Durham-FRA Frankfurt am Main
14h 10m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
580 €Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9. Nov - Mon, 23. Nov
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11:15 - 23:42FRA  Frankfurt am Main-RDU Raleigh-Durham
18h 27m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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11:52 - 5:55RDU  Raleigh-Durham-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 03m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
591 €Multiple Airlines
Fri, 26. Feb - Sat, 6. Mar
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11:15 - 23:23FRA  Frankfurt am Main-RDU Raleigh-Durham
18h 08m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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6:15 - 5:55RDU  Raleigh-Durham-FRA Frankfurt am Main
17h 40m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
591 €Multiple Airlines
Mon, 15. Mar - Wed, 31. Mar
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13:05 - 19:35FRA  Frankfurt am Main-RDU Raleigh-Durham
11h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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20:30 - 13:00RDU  Raleigh-Durham-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
649 €Icelandair
Mon, 9. Nov - Mon, 23. Nov
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13:05 - 18:35FRA  Frankfurt am Main-RDU Raleigh-Durham
11h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
19:35 - 12:10RDU  Raleigh-Durham-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 35m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
696 €Icelandair
Thu, 12. Nov - Thu, 19. Nov
United Airlines Logo
8:40 - 15:57FRA  Frankfurt am Main-RDU Raleigh-Durham
13h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:00 - 6:35RDU  Raleigh-Durham-FRA Frankfurt am Main
14h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
725 €United Airlines
Mon, 15. Mar - Wed, 31. Mar
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10:25 - 15:00FRA  Frankfurt am Main-RDU Raleigh-Durham
9h 35mdirect
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15:40 - 5:55RDU  Raleigh-Durham-FRA Frankfurt am Main
8h 15mdirect
772 €Lufthansa
Mon, 15. Mar - Wed, 31. Mar
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10:25 - 15:00FRA  Frankfurt am Main-RDU Raleigh-Durham
9h 35mdirect
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13:10 - 7:10RDU  Raleigh-Durham-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 00m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
783 €Lufthansa
Sat, 17. Apr - Thu, 22. Apr
United Airlines Logo
15:15 - 23:26FRA  Frankfurt am Main-RDU Raleigh-Durham
14h 11m2 stops Zurich Newark
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10:21 - 9:10RDU  Raleigh-Durham-FRA Frankfurt am Main
16h 49m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
804 €United Airlines
Mon, 9. Nov - Fri, 13. Nov
Air France Logo
7:05 - 16:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-RDU Raleigh-Durham
15h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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18:25 - 11:15RDU  Raleigh-Durham-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
821 €Air France
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh?

•June is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh at 780 € return.
•May (912 €) and March (905 €) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 17% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh the cheapest?

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

455 €
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 46% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh

When to book flights from Frankfurt to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:25 and lands at 20:00
    • Latest: departs at 10:25 and lands at 20:00.

    The flight takes about 9h 35m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh?

    A direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh takes 9h 35m, covering 11.042 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh flight?

    Return flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh range from 759 € to 932 €, with an average of 837 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 759 € counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the 837 € route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 621 € return via London Heathrow (LHR), compared with 854 € for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 58 €–90 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh?

    The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • Have flight prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 580 € to 4.595 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh flights:

    • Lufthansa
    • United Airlines

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

  • How are flight prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 867 €, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

    Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 23 € for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh?

    Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh pass through?

    One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

    • Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 39% of one-stop connections
    • New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 14% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 13% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 789 € return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 916 €, a difference of 128 €.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh?

    Only Lufthansa operates flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Raleigh.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 34m, compared to 11h 59m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) and 12h 11m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • What is the time difference between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Raleigh?

    Raleigh is 5 hours behind Frankfurt am Main Airport (Eastern Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh flights?

    Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh flights:

    • Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • United Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average 789 €, which is about 128 € less than Monday fares (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh trip for June. Fares historically average 780 € return in that month – typically 133 € less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through London Heathrow Airport (LHR) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages 621 € return on this route – about 233 € less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Raleigh-Durham Airport.

    • Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
    • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek
    • Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Raleigh-Durham?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Saturday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Saturday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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