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Flights from Frankfurt to Los Angeles

Nonstop flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) take about 12h 9m (9,322 km). Lufthansa and Condor fly it. Lowest fare seen: $655 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Frankfurt to Los Angeles

Carriers on FRA–LAX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Lufthansanonstop fare seen✈ Condornonstop fare seen

Frankfurt to Los Angeles fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: May 2027, from $670 one-way. With stops: May 2027, from $463. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$93924 Oct 2026 · Condor$580 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$9737 Nov 2026 · Lufthansa$581 · 1 stop7 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$10291 Dec 2026 · Lufthansa$468 · 1 stop9 Dec 2026
Feb 2027$154411 Feb 2027 · Lufthansa$473 · 1 stop11 Feb 2027
May 2027$67010 May 2027 · Lufthansa$463 · 1 stop10 May 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $463 in May 2027, against $580 for October 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Frankfurt to Los Angeles, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Los Angeles

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USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Frankfurt to Los Angeles flights

How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 12h 9m, covering 9,322 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Frankfurt from Los Angeles by air?
The great-circle distance between Frankfurt Main Airport and Los Angeles International Airport is 9,322 km (5,792 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Frankfurt to Los Angeles?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the FRA–LAX route include Lufthansa and Condor. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on FRA–LAX was $655 USD with Lufthansa (nonstop), departing 17 Sept 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Los Angeles?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in May 2027 were cheapest, from $463 one-way, against $581 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Frankfurt to Los Angeles?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $463 with one stop against $655 nonstop, a saving of $192. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Germany to USA?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter USA visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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