Flying from Frankfurt to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Frankfurt has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Touch down in Los Angeles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
The average duration of a direct Frankfurt to Los Angeles flight is 11 hours 45 minutes.
Los Angeles is eight hours behind Frankfurt and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
With 13 weekly flights between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles with Lufthansa at 10:25. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from FRA to LAX is with Condor at 14:15.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Frankfurt to Los Angeles flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Los Angeles
To secure cheap Frankfurt to Los Angeles flights, book your trip three months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the best month for landing a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Frankfurt to Los Angeles. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can get a direct flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Start your journey at FRA and touch down at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Check out the deals with Lufthansa. This carrier offers direct Frankfurt to Los Angeles plane tickets from FRA.
We make it a breeze to find a Frankfurt to Los Angeles flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Frankfurt Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
67.47% of flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport make it to their destination on time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Break up your Frankfurt to Los Angeles flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and Los Angeles are:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 105 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 30 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance of 53.13%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on time.
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
It usually takes 55 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel near LAX if you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and explore Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week before your trip.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is about 29 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. Once you've hopped off your flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near VNY. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Van Nuys Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare offers from Budget, Dollar and Hertz.
Get the vehicle you prefer, not just what's available, by reserving your ride from VNY ahead of time. You'll also avoid paying more than you have to, especially during peak travel times.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Los Angeles. To avoid the crowds, visit Los Angeles in May.
Before locking in your Frankfurt to Los Angeles tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Los Angeles in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
More about Los Angeles
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are must-do's during your Los Angeles adventure.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres to the south-east, popular attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.