Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Frankfurt six hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Every week, there are seven Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, select the 15:05 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 19:35 with Condor.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MSP to FRA flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is easy with Condor. This popular airline has direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Condor on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for MSP to FRA flights is Lufthansa.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MSP and FRA:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight is R 4,778. A round-trip ticket is currently R 11,605. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from MSP to FRA by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MSP to FRA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.37% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MSP. Whether you have an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and find adventure across Frankfurt and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Frankfurt. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to FRA in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
