Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main:

• Earliest: departs at 15:00 and lands at 1:55
• Latest: departs at 16:00 and lands at 2:55.

The flight takes about 10h 55m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main takes 10h 55m, covering 14.990 km.

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.

Return flights from Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main range from 716 € to 1.072 €, with an average of 888 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 716 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the 888 € route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 399 € return via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared with 940 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 67 €–90 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main flights:

• Lufthansa
• United Airlines
• Air New Zealand
• Brussels 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.

Since Frankfurt am Main is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) – daily rates from around 10 €:

• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

Near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) – daily rates from around 17 €:

• Flex To Go
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo
• Europcar
• keddy by Europcar

Flights from Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and may arrive at several airports in Frankfurt am Main area, including Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 34m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main most commonly connect through:

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 830 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 988 €, a difference of 158 €.

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

Only Lufthansa operates flights between Los Angeles and Frankfurt am Main.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 13m, compared to 13h 50m via Zurich (ZRH) and 14h 04m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Frankfurt am Main is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main are Festhalle, Jahrhunderthalle, and Konstablerwache. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Frankfurt am Main flights:

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

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

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
• Condor: 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.