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Cheapest return fare
179 €
Typical prices: 208 €-274 €
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Wed 16.9.Sun 20.9.
ZRH - FRA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
180 €
Typical prices: 137 €-203 €
Condor
Mon 30.11.Thu 3.12.
ZRH - FRA • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main (ZRH-FRA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main

Wed, 16. Sep - Sun, 20. Sep
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18:15 - 10:10
ZRH
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FRA
15h 55m
1 stop
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14:50 - 15:40
FRA
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ZRH
0h 50mdirect
179 €Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7. Sep - Mon, 14. Sep
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11:30 - 0:10
ZRH
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HHN
12h 40m
2 stops
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6:35 - 10:15
HHN
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ZRH
27h 40m
2 stops
180 €Multiple Airlines
Mon, 30. Nov - Thu, 3. Dec
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17:20 - 18:15
ZRH
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FRA
0h 55mdirect
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14:30 - 15:20
FRA
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ZRH
0h 50mdirect
180 €Condor
Tue, 1. Dec - Fri, 4. Dec
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7:40 - 8:35
ZRH
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FRA
0h 55mdirect
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10:30 - 11:20
FRA
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ZRH
0h 50mdirect
180 €Condor
Wed, 16. Sep - Sun, 20. Sep
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18:15 - 14:45
ZRH
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20h 30m
2 stops
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19:00 - 10:15
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ZRH
15h 15m
1 stop
181 €Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9. Dec - Sun, 13. Dec
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12:05 - 13:00
ZRH
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FRA
0h 55mdirect
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14:30 - 15:20
FRA
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ZRH
0h 50mdirect
181 €Condor
Sat, 22. Aug - Sun, 23. Aug
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8:15 - 9:20
ZRH
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FRA
1h 05mdirect
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6:35 - 7:30
FRA
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ZRH
0h 55mdirect
219 €Lufthansa
Sat, 22. Aug - Sun, 23. Aug
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18:05 - 19:10
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FRA
1h 05mdirect
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6:35 - 7:30
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0h 55mdirect
220 €Lufthansa
Tue, 13. Oct - Sat, 17. Oct
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6:55 - 8:05
ZRH
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FRA
1h 10mdirect
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6:35 - 7:30
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ZRH
0h 55mdirect
250 €SWISS
Tue, 13. Oct - Sat, 17. Oct
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6:55 - 8:05
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1h 10mdirect
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6:35 - 7:30
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0h 55mdirect
252 €SWISS
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to Frankfurt am Main flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Frankfurt am Main from Zurich usually cost between 207 € and 291 € in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 179 € on Multiple Airlines (16. Sept–20. Sept).

What is the cheapest Zurich to Frankfurt am Main flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main costs 155 € on the route between Zurich (ZRH) and Cologne (CGN). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 9% cheaper than other Zurich-Frankfurt am Main routes. The most popular route is between Zurich (ZRH) and Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Zurich to Frankfurt am Main, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Frankfurt am Main back to Zurich, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main is December, where tickets cost 175 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 267 € and 239 € respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main

Cheapest flight

81 €
Flight from Zurich to Frankfurt-Hahn

When to book flights from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main 
CaraFlew with Lufthansa
ZRH
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FRA
Jun 2026
You need at LEAST 2 hours connection when your connection is in Frankfurt. The plane will land but then you have to get on a bus to get to a terminal. Depending on your next terminal, you may need to do another bus to the next terminal. Also be aware of the EES system. Could take a long time! I seriously dislike this airport. Horrible to get through and know what to do and when!
PatriciaFlew with Lufthansa
ZRH
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FRA
Mar 2024
Plan a longer transfer time in this airport

FAQs for booking flights from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main was 81 € for a one-way ticket and 179 € for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

    Zurich is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Frankfurt am Main. You will leave Zurich from Zurich and you will be arriving in Frankfurt am Main at one of these airports: Frankfurt am Main or Frankfurt-Hahn.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Frankfurt am Main from Zurich is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Frankfurt am Main with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Frankfurt am Main from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main.
Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Condor,Lufthansa,SWISS

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Tuesday

Condor,Lufthansa,SWISS

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Wednesday

Condor,Lufthansa,SWISS

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Thursday

Condor,Lufthansa,SWISS

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Condor,Lufthansa,SWISS

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Saturday

Condor,Lufthansa,SWISS

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Condor,Lufthansa,SWISS

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to Zurich

Monday

Condor,Lufthansa,SWISS

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Tuesday

Condor,Lufthansa,SWISS

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Wednesday

Condor,Lufthansa,SWISS

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Thursday

Condor,Lufthansa,SWISS

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Condor,Lufthansa,SWISS

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Saturday

Condor,Lufthansa,SWISS

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Condor,Lufthansa,SWISS

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,5
SWISSOverall score based on 2019 reviews
6,8Entertainment
7,1Food
7,4Comfort
7,7Boarding
8,3Crew
Airline reviews

I have no Comment. Super clean, Fantastic Crew, Food was delicious. Also wanted to add the Zurich Airport. Super nice people everything is in order super clean.

10,0 ExcellentVedat, Jul 2026
ZRH - ORD
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I have no Comment. Super clean, Fantastic Crew, Food was delicious. Also wanted to add the Zurich Airport. Super nice people everything is in order super clean.

I like it very much it was a good experience with an excellent service

The crew and service was excellent. The food and entertainment were very good but not excellent.

On time arrivals and departure, good in flight entertainment, courteous flight attendants, decent meals, reasonable seat space

Close was excellent. Comfort was very good. The food was marginal.

Didn't make the connection as my primary flight was 3 hrs late, I had to basically beg to be put on a different airline to continue my trip otherwise I would have been sitting on the airport for 8 hrs

Best service we’ve ever experienced! Special thanks to the crew member who took care of us throughout the journey. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We love Swiss Air!

Drinking water could be in more sustainable packaging than plastic bottles

overall the flight was good and we were happy they waited for us. However, our luggage didn t make it and this caused us a lot of problems.

There were multiple delays and the food was poor. Better food.

I like the stripes, the more color the better I think you could even make more contrast with the stripes by filling in colors that create visual effect. The crew on both flights were polite well dressed, alert, good looking and very friendly. I never had a standing in line anywhere long for entering or exiting to my seat and it’s nice that people don’t bring too much luggage on the plane. The one thing I find is hard to manage is when a family or in general just being able to book a free seat if it is not for a dog, it shouldn’t be allowed. Since it is already very confined space on a flight overseas this can create slight conflict because there are sometimes free seats, which people then can freely use after cabin doors are shut. On the return flight, it was dark and by accident I stood on a paper bag with food in it that was placed on the floor in front of a seat next to me. I belong to the lady across the aisle and I felt terribly sorry once I found out there was still desired food in the paper bag. So I felt uncomfortable for getting into this situation. Otherwise I had a great time.

Overall, we were satisfied with the Lufthansa flights to and from Rome/Zurich. Issue was the Frankfurt airport connection. It is HORRIBLE, but has nothing to do with the flight. Flight was very comfortable. Food was just OK. Staff was great and able to relax during the flight. Would definitely fly again!

The flight was delayed. No information was provided as to the reason for the delay. There was only water offered during the flight.

Check in could have been a little cheerful rather than dour

Pathetic service by underpriced, please call me back at the earliest

They offered water and chocolate I would have preferred a sandwich.

Swiss air was a short flight to and from Frankfurt to Geneva. The crew was nice, and the service was fine. Would be nice if they had wifi available.

Our transfer from one Lufthansa flight to another at Frankfurt airport was horrible - it was a tight connection with a long walk between gates and our first flight was delayed so we had to sprint the whole way and ask people in the border control line to let us ahead of them. We just barely the flight and were exhausted. I do not recommend a short connection in the Frankfurt airport.

Nothing went well. Flight was calceled and had to spend extra non refundable money on a train ticket, which we are not NOT using because a new plane has come up but not for our friend who now has to sit on a 9 hour train journey, ALONE, with no one to talk to.

The flight was delayed and almost missed our flight to Chicago

Condor computers constantly shut down. They had to book entire 747 off one computer. Condor does not leave enough time for their own scheduled layovers in Frankfurt. It is not possible to get through customs and to the gate on time. Both trips were a mess. Condor was so bad that they had to book half the people on Lufthansa to complete their journey. I do not recommend Condor for any reason for anyone.

We missed our connecting flight in Frankfurt due to being stuck in the passport line for two hours. Condor said they would not help us because we had a one hour layover which is enough time. When I explained that the line took two hours, they acknowledged that the line is that way but that is the airport and not them. We are now stuck in Frankfurt for two days and it has cost us $500.

The security check between our connecting flights at Frankfurt was a cluster. Horrible quality control with everyone cutting the line. We were in line for over an hour. Condor was nice enough to keep the gate open for us but it was incredibly stressful with two elderly women.

I used Kayak.com to buy plane tickets, which sent me to Underpricer. Immediately upon buying the tickets I started getting phone calls telling me that my "tickets were not guaranteed" unless I paid more money. I told them that if they've sold me on just the idea of a ticket, and not an actual ticket, then refund my money immediately. We argued, but they eventually said they would do that. They didn't, I refused the charge on my CC, the CC company eventually charged me anyway, and Underpricer still didn't cancel that ticket because I kept getting alerts to get on that flight. In complaining to Underpricer, they insist that it's my fault and that the most they can do is refund the fees. This company is using deceptive practices and harassing people, and the company needs to be banned from Kayak and from doing business in the US.

I had pre-booked a seat but when I checked in it was not assigned to me. I spoke to the agent upon arrival and was upgraded to Economy Plus, which was fantastic.

Could have a friendlier crew. The entertainment should be updated to be more current

Condor is a good and affordable airline. Make sure to leave a two hour window if transferring internationally through Frankfurt.

One of the bathrooms was out of order, I paid $20 for the WiFi and it worked 20% of the time. And when it worked., it didn’t work well. The seats were tight, but that is something that cannot change. The flight was smooth but to know fault of the crew, the flight was delayed an hour leaving sfo. The crew was polite yet efficient.

Loved the staff in business class. Very attentive. Movie selection could have been better (updated)

We free from Zurich - Frankfort- San Francisco. Our first plane was delayed. We were lucky that they held the plane for the second part of our flight, but our bags didn’t make it on the plane. Waiting for the bags and submiitjng a claim added time after a long flight, and I will have to drive back to SFO to get out bags.

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