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Philadelphia.R 5,591 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Jan.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Hahn on Fri, 16 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,591, select.
Philadelphia.R 6,411 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Nov.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Hahn on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,411, select.
Philadelphia.R 6,562 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Feb.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 16 Feb, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,562, select.
Philadelphia.R 6,562 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,562, select.
Philadelphia.R 6,562 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Dec.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 12 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,562, select.
Philadelphia.R 6,584 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,584, select.
Philadelphia.R 6,622 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Mar.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,622, select.
Philadelphia.R 6,656 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,656, select.
Philadelphia.R 7,607 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,607, select.
Philadelphia.R 8,158 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Hahn on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,158, select.
Philadelphia.R 10,485 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,485, select.
Philadelphia.R 15,295 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Mar.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 15,295, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Philadelphia

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Frankfurt to Philadelphia flights are currently cheapest in January.
Oct
from R 8,158
Nov
from R 6,411
Dec
from R 6,562
Jan
from R 5,591
Feb
from R 6,562
Mar
from R 6,622
Apr
from R 6,584
May
from R 6,656
Jun
from R 7,607
Jul
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Sep
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Alternative Frankfurt to Philadelphia routes

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Frankfurt to Philadelphia: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,591
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time9 hrs
Most popular airlineDiscover Airlines
Average flights per week56

Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to Philadelphia: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in Philadelphia: Philadelphia International, Blue Bell, Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer, Greater Wilmington, Atlantic City International, and Allentown.
The best price we found for a return flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia is R 8,546. 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.
9 hours is the average flight time from Frankfurt to Philadelphia.
Discover Airlines, Brussels Airlines and SWISS fly direct from Frankfurt to Philadelphia.
As of October 2025, there are 56 flights per week flying from Frankfurt to Philadelphia.
The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Philadelphia is usually October.
If you're flying from Frankfurt, the cheapest airport near Philadelphia is Philadelphia International – which is 11.2 km away from the centre of Philadelphia. We've found flights into this airport from R 8,546.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt to Philadelphia on Thursday, 30 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours.
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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In October, the average temperature is usually around 13°C. July is typically the warmest month in Philadelphia, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is July.
The cheapest airline that flies to Philadelphia is British Airways. And the cheapest airline that flies to Blue Bell Airport is Discover Airlines.

Flying from Frankfurt to Philadelphia: what you need to know

  • There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Frankfurt. Check out your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when searching for a flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia.

  • Hop off the plane at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the primary gateway of Philadelphia.

  • Jump on a direct Frankfurt to Philadelphia flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 55 minutes.

  • Philadelphia is five hours behind Frankfurt and observes the UTC-4 timezone.

  • The most popular route for flights from Frankfurt to Philadelphia is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Choose from four weekly services between these two airports. If you want to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FRA to PHL is the 12:55 EW Discover service. If you prefer travelling later, the final scheduled service is at 13:10 with EW Discover.

  • To ensure you don't miss your Frankfurt to Philadelphia flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Philadelphia

  • Book one month before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Frankfurt to Philadelphia flights.

  • Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on plane tickets from Frankfurt to Philadelphia. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your Frankfurt to Philadelphia flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Flying from Frankfurt

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • Depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) on a nonstop flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia. From FRA, you can fly directly into Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

  • EW Discover is a popular airline that offers direct Frankfurt to Philadelphia plane tickets from FRA.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Frankfurt to Philadelphia flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Frankfurt Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • FRA is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Frankfurt Airport:

  • Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)

  • Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Frankfurt to Philadelphia flight. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and Philadelphia:

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Dublin Airport (DUB)

  • HHN is about 105 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.

  • It's your holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia:

  • Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance rate of 53%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.

Arriving in Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)

  • Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) is about 48 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. After your flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia, it'll take you approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 45 minutes or so.

  • Budget, National and Enterprise make collecting a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.

  • Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from TTN four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.

  • The address for Trenton-Mercer Airport is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.

Best time to go to Philadelphia

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Philadelphia, while August is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Philadelphia based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your Frankfurt to Philadelphia tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Look for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Philadelphia in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.

More about Philadelphia

Explore more of United States

  • New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres to the north-east, popular attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.

  • Boston is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No journey is complete without dropping by Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

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