International route
Cheap flights from Houston to Frankfurt
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). 5,220 miles, 10h nonstop.
IAH to FRA at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,220 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 10hnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UALH2 airlinesUnited, Lufthansa
- Nonstop flights per day
- 4all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday21% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 7h aheadFrankfurt vs Houston
Houston to Frankfurt
Round trips from $370
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Houston to Frankfurt
2 airlines fly nonstop with 4 departures a day combined, plus 25 more with one stop.
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $75
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YVR, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX, ANC, SFO, LAX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA, PHX, PHL, LAX, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via BOG, MDE, SAL · first checked bag from $45
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LGW · first checked bag from $75
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via DTW, SLC, SEA, LAX, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL, MCO, LAX, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW, OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH, GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS, OPO · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MEX, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, MEX · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YVR, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADLB6AS4 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- New York (JFK)AADL2 airlines
- Seattle (SEA)DLAS2 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Houston has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Houston
Tips for this route
- Only United and Lufthansa fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or MEX is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $370; September 2026 is the most expensive at $520 and up, a difference of $150 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Frankfurt is 7 hours ahead of Houston. Expect to lose 7 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Houston to FrankfurtHouston to Frankfurt: common questions
How long is the flight from Houston to Frankfurt?
A nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 10h gate to gate, covering 5,220 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to FRA?
United Airlines and Lufthansa operate nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to Frankfurt (FRA), with 4 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, MEX and JFK.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Frankfurt?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Houston (IAH) to Frankfurt (FRA), starting at $370 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Houston to Frankfurt flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Houston and Frankfurt?
Frankfurt is 7 hours ahead of Houston. IAH is on America/Chicago time and FRA on Europe/Berlin time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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