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Flight deals from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 11,334. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Frankfurt.R 4,323 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Mar.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 21 Mar, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,323, select.
Frankfurt.R 4,670 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,670, select.
Frankfurt.R 4,689 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,689, select.
Frankfurt.R 5,923 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,923, select.
Frankfurt.R 5,957 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,957, select.
Frankfurt.R 6,869 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jan.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,869, select.
Frankfurt.R 7,368 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,368, select.
Frankfurt.R 7,985 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,985, select.
Frankfurt.R 11,200 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,200, select.
Frankfurt.R 11,328 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,328, select.
Frankfurt.R 12,740 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Mar.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 21 Mar, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,740, select.
Frankfurt.R 12,806 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,806, select.
Frankfurt.R 13,575 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,575, select.
Frankfurt.R 15,325 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 15,325, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Frankfurt am Main

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Raleigh / Durham to Frankfurt am Main flights are currently cheapest in March.
Jan
from R 6,869
Feb
from R 4,670
Mar
from R 4,323
Apr
from R 4,689
May
from R 5,957
Jun
from R 7,368
Jul
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Aug
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Sep
from R 5,923
Oct
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Nov
from R 11,328
Dec
from R 7,985

Direct flights from Raleigh / Durham to Frankfurt am Main

Raleigh / Durham to Frankfurt am Main: Alternative routes

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

Frankfurt am Main

12km from central Frankfurt
Closest
from R 4,323
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Mannheim

72km from central Frankfurt
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Hahn

103km from central Frankfurt
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from R 3,587
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Durham to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,323
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time8 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week17

Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to Frankfurt am Main: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Raleigh / Durham to Frankfurt am Main is R 9,676. 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.
8 hours and 8 minutes is the average flight time from Raleigh / Durham to Frankfurt am Main.
Air Canada, Lufthansa and United fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Frankfurt am Main.
As of January 2026, there are 17 flights per week flying from Raleigh / Durham to Frankfurt am Main.
The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Frankfurt am Main is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport on Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 8 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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines and Lufthansa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Frankfurt am Main.

Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.

  • Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt five hours ahead of Durham.

  • You can choose from six weekly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. The 15:40 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest you can take. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 17:05.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RDU to FRA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Lufthansa offers direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Frankfurt — and maybe even more of Germany if your schedule allows.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Lufthansa.

  • Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that offers RDU to FRA flights.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between RDU and FRA include:

    • Washington Dulles International Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • R 4,323 is the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 9,676. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Get cheap tickets from RDU to FRA by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RDU to FRA.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.

Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RDU touch down on schedule 80.09% of the time.

  • Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near RDU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

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.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Frankfurt in January.

  • The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to FRA in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of Germany

  • You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Journey about 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its top sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

Plan the rest of your trip from Durham to Frankfurt

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