Travelling from Seattle to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is Seattle's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) taking off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 10 hours 5 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Seattle to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Frankfurt is nine hours ahead of Seattle. Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with 11 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from SEA to FRA is the 2pm Lufthansa option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 6:35pm with Condor.
Your flight from Seattle to FRA won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Seattle to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) take off from this terminal.
When taking off from SEA, you can catch a direct flight from Seattle to Frankfurt Airport with Lufthansa.
Lufthansa sees the most traveller bookings for flights from SEA to FRA.
With 70.45% of its services landing as planned, Lufthansa is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seattle to FRA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Frankfurt Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
PAE is around 40 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Seattle to FRA flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Seattle Paine Field International Airport:
Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80% of them landing as expected.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Frankfurt Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Seattle to Frankfurt Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, central Frankfurt is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
R 5,357 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Frankfurt Airport. Return flights start from R 10,173. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Snap up cheap flights from Seattle to FRA by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for July. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Seattle to Frankfurt Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
September is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Plan your visit to Frankfurt in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Seattle to FRA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Frankfurt Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Seattle to Frankfurt Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Frankfurt when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Van Gogh Alive Frankfurt followed by Bildungsstatte Anne Frank and Main Tower.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Frankfurt. Around 193 kilometres away to the northwest, well-known attractions include PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
Stuttgart is another essential stop in Germany and is around 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without seeing Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.