International route
Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Frankfurt
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). 3,939 miles, 7h 35m nonstop.
PHL to FRA at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 3,939 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 7h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AA1 airlineAmerican
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 6h aheadFrankfurt vs Philadelphia
Philadelphia to Frankfurt
Round trips from $316
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 Philadelphia to Frankfurt
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 14 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via DTW, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL, MCO, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH, GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Toronto (YYZ)ACWS2 airlines
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
- New York (LGA)DL1 airline
- Chicago (ORD)UA1 airline
Tips for this route
- Only American flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through BOS or YYZ 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 $316; September 2026 is the most expensive at $418 and up, a difference of $102 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Sunday 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 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- Frankfurt is 6 hours ahead of Philadelphia. Expect to lose 6 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 Philadelphia to FrankfurtPhiladelphia to Frankfurt: common questions
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Frankfurt?
A nonstop flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 7h 35m gate to gate, covering 3,939 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PHL to FRA?
American Airlines operates nonstop flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Frankfurt (FRA), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through BOS, YYZ and DTW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Frankfurt?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Philadelphia (PHL) to Frankfurt (FRA), starting at $316 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Philadelphia to Frankfurt flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. 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 Philadelphia and Frankfurt?
Frankfurt is 6 hours ahead of Philadelphia. PHL is on America/New York 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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