Flying from Dallas to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Dallas's main base, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Dallas to Frankfurt.
When it comes to working out where to land in Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Hahn Airport (HHN) are the primary gateways.
The average duration of a direct Dallas to Frankfurt flight is 9 hours 45 minutes.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt seven hours ahead of Dallas.
With 14 weekly flights between the two airports, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Dallas to Frankfurt with American Airlines at 14:40. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from DFW to FRA is with Lufthansa at 17:20.
To ensure you get on your Dallas to Frankfurt flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Frankfurt
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Frankfurt is Rs70,571. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs176,426. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
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Flying from Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Set off from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on a nonstop flight from Dallas to Frankfurt. From DFW, you can fly directly to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA).
Look out for promotions with American Airlines. This airline offers direct Dallas to Frankfurt plane tickets from DFW.
We make it easy to book a Dallas to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Dallas, DFW can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Dallas to Frankfurt? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport:
72% of flights that leave from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Dallas to Frankfurt. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Pick up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt am Main Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
The centre of Frankfurt is around 105 kilometres from Hahn Airport (HHN). Once your flight from Dallas to Frankfurt has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to lay your head close to HHN. Kick back after your Dallas to Frankfurt flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or taxi lines. Pick up a Hahn Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare availability and rates from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Dallas to Frankfurt. September is the most popular month to visit Frankfurt. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.
When booking your Dallas to Frankfurt tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Dallas to Frankfurt in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Dallas to Frankfurt, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Educational institution Anne Frank, Main Tower and Staedel Museum are popular attractions which should be on every Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres to the northeast, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
Hamburg is another essential stop 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.