Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg

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Flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Salzburg Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,498. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg

Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Salzburg.

Frankfurt to Salzburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,233
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time56 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week154

Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg is R 3,252. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
56 minutes is the average flight time from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg.
Lufthansa, United and Austrian Airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg.
As of July 2026, there are 157 flights per week flying from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg.
The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Salzburg Airport on Thursday, 17 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 56 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Salzburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Salzburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Salzburg.

Travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG): what you need to know

  • Around 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Salzburg Airport.

  • Frankfurt and Salzburg share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

  • You can choose from 26 weekly Frankfurt am Main Airport to Salzburg Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight you can take. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 21:45.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your FRA to SZG flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Flying into Salzburg (and then exploring more of Austria!) is a cinch with Lufthansa. This popular airline has direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Salzburg Airport.

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.

  • Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that offers FRA to SZG flights. An exceptional 80.63% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Salzburg Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FRA and SZG:

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport

    • Dusseldorf International Airport

    • Hamburg International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)

  • Right now, R 2,234 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Salzburg Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,254. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.

  • Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FRA to SZG.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Salzburg Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from FRA to SZG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Salzburg Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

  • Of all flights departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.

  • Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt am Main Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The trip on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Salzburg Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to FRA:

Arriving at Salzburg Airport (SZG)

When to fly to Salzburg Airport (SZG)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Salzburg Airport is November, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Salzburg based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • The warmest month in Salzburg is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Salzburg Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FRA to SZG in January. Temperatures average between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.

Explore more of Austria

  • You've seen Salzburg, now it's time to discover other corners of Austria. Travel about 257 kilometres east to Vienna to tick off its popular sights. From Historic Centre of Vienna to Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Graz is another sought-after destination in Austria and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Salzburg. No trip is complete without a visit to Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.

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