International route
Cheap flights from Seattle to Frankfurt
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). 5,093 miles, 9h 50m nonstop.
SEA to FRA at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,093 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 9h 50mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLASLH3 airlinesDelta, Alaska, Lufthansa
- Nonstop flights per day
- 6all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday20% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 9h aheadFrankfurt vs Seattle
Seattle to Frankfurt
Round trips from $407
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
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 Seattle to Frankfurt
3 airlines fly nonstop with 6 departures a day combined, plus 19 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $75
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YVR, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via ORY · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA, PHX, PHL, LAX, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL, MCO, LAX · 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
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN, OSL · 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
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, EWR, SFO, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via CUN · 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)AAUAB63 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- Toronto (YYZ)ACWS2 airlines
- Vancouver (YVR)ACWS2 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
Tips for this route
- Delta, Alaska and Lufthansa all fly SEA to FRA nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $407; September 2026 is the most expensive at $528 and up, a difference of $121 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 20% 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 9 hours ahead of Seattle. Expect to lose 9 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 Seattle to FrankfurtSeattle to Frankfurt: common questions
How long is the flight from Seattle to Frankfurt?
A nonstop flight from Seattle (SEA) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 9h 50m gate to gate, covering 5,093 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SEA to FRA?
Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines and Lufthansa operate nonstop flights from Seattle (SEA) to Frankfurt (FRA), with 6 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, ORD and YYZ.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Frankfurt?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Seattle (SEA) to Frankfurt (FRA), starting at $407 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Seattle 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 Seattle and Frankfurt?
Frankfurt is 9 hours ahead of Seattle. SEA is on America/Los Angeles 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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