Travelling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt eight hours ahead of Seattle.
Take your pick of 13 weekly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. The 14:00 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest you can take. Condor operates the latest service of the day at 18:20.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SEA to FRA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Frankfurt (and then seeing more of Germany!) is a cinch with Condor. This popular carrier has direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Condor on this route.
Condor is the most punctual carrier operating SEA to FRA flights, with 76.0% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SEA and FRA:
Keflavik International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Currently, R 5,055 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 10,169. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book eight months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SEA to FRA.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SEA to FRA.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
81.27% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of SEA.
Central Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SEA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Pick up a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to the centre of Frankfurt has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you want to explore Frankfurt during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SEA to FRA in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
