Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Paris and Frankfurt are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Every week, there are 107 Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. To get going early, go for the 06:00 Lufthansa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:45 with Air France.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CDG to FRA flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt Airport. When you're ready to start your Frankfurt adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Germany:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air France on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that operates CDG to FRA flights, with 75.85% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CDG and FRA include:
EuroAirport Swiss
Stuttgart Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Currently, R 1,155 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,598. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from CDG to FRA, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from CDG to FRA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
61.46% of flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Charles de Gaulle Airport from central Paris, it takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to CDG:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're coming in on a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels 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 explore beyond Frankfurt's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Frankfurt. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CDG to FRA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.