Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 8 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Durham.
Every week, there are five Raleigh / Durham Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, go for the 15:40 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 17:05 with Lufthansa.
Leave enough time to catch your RDU to FRA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a breeze with Lufthansa. This popular airline has direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
Lufthansa tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a reliable 82.76% of services arriving as scheduled, Lufthansa has the best on-time performance for RDU to FRA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between RDU and FRA:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight is R 4,277. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 10,074. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to FRA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RDU to FRA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights leaving from Raleigh / Durham Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near RDU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Follow your own route with a Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main Airport about three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to FRA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Hamburg is another sought-after 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.
