Travelling from Frankfurt to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's main airports.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are Los Angeles's primary gateways.
The average time for a direct flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles is 11 hours 53 minutes. Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Los Angeles 8 hours behind Frankfurt.
The most popular route for flights from Frankfurt to Los Angeles is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Take your pick of 17 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going first thing, the earliest flight from FRA to LAX is the 10:25 Lufthansa service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 14:15 with Condor.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
If you hold a passport from Germany, you will need an ETA to enter United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles, you can leave from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Get from FRA to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) without any stops.
When leaving from FRA, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles with Lufthansa.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing flights from Frankfurt to Los Angeles departing from Frankfurt Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
FRA is about 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 37 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel close to Frankfurt Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles, check out these options when taking off from Frankfurt Airport:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
HHN is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It takes 1 hour and 32 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles? Relax in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres. It takes about 32 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 54 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles. Book one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Once your flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 34 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable stays to park your luggage (and yourself) near VNY. Unwind after your flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Los Angeles
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Los Angeles is ر.ق. 972. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,781. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To snag cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Los Angeles, book your journey 10 months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Frankfurt to Los Angeles. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Los Angeles
May is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Los Angeles, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Los Angeles based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC and 26ºC.
More about Los Angeles
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are essential stops on your Los Angeles itinerary.
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