Flights to Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main is a financial centre on the River Main, home to the European Central Bank and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Its airport is one of Europe's busiest and sits only about 12 km from the centre, with fast rail links to the main station. Many US travelers pass through on connections, but the city rewards a stopover with its museums and riverside.

Airports
FRA
Currency
EUR
Passport needed
Yes
US cities with nonstops
16
FRA

Fares to Frankfurt

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Flights to Frankfurt from US cities

Airports in Frankfurt and getting into town

FRA

Frankfurt Airport

7 miles (12 km) from the city centre. 63.2 million passengers in 2025

HowRouteTimeCost
TrainS-Bahn (S8/S9) to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhofabout 13mabout €7 one way

Travel essentials for Frankfurt

Entry requirements for US citizens

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

Your passport should be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area (six months is recommended). The EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, so your fingerprints and a photo are taken at your first entry instead of a passport stamp. ETIAS, a travel authorisation costing €20 and valid for three years, is not required yet and has no confirmed start date, so check travel-europe.europa.eu before you fly.

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Currency
euro (EUR)
Language
German
Plugs
Type C and F, 230 V
Time zone
Europe/Berlin

When to visit Frankfurt

Late spring and early autumn are mild, with average highs around 69-76°F in May-June and September. July and August are the warmest months, and winter highs are in the low 40s°F.

Busiest: Jun–Aug. Quieter shoulder season: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.

Average temperatures in Frankfurt (°F)

20°40°60°80°Jan: average high 40.8°F (5°C), low 32.9°F (0°C)JanFeb: average high 43.9°F (7°C), low 32.7°F (0°C)32.7°FebMar: average high 52.5°F (11°C), low 36°F (2°C)MarApr: average high 61.7°F (17°C), low 41.7°F (5°C)AprMay: average high 68.7°F (20°C), low 48.7°F (9°C)MayJun: average high 75°F (24°C), low 55°F (13°C)JunJul: average high 79°F (26°C), low 58.6°F (15°C)79°JulAug: average high 78.3°F (26°C), low 57.9°F (14°C)AugSep: average high 69.4°F (21°C), low 51.1°F (11°C)SepOct: average high 58.6°F (15°C), low 44.1°F (7°C)OctNov: average high 48°F (9°C), low 37.8°F (3°C)NovDec: average high 41.9°F (5°C), low 32.7°F (0°C)Dec
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MonthAvg highAvg low
Jan40.8°F (5°C)32.9°F (0°C)
Feb43.9°F (7°C)32.7°F (0°C)
Mar52.5°F (11°C)36°F (2°C)
Apr61.7°F (17°C)41.7°F (5°C)
May68.7°F (20°C)48.7°F (9°C)
Jun75°F (24°C)55°F (13°C)
Jul79°F (26°C)58.6°F (15°C)
Aug78.3°F (26°C)57.9°F (14°C)
Sep69.4°F (21°C)51.1°F (11°C)
Oct58.6°F (15°C)44.1°F (7°C)
Nov48°F (9°C)37.8°F (3°C)
Dec41.9°F (5°C)32.7°F (0°C)

Tips for visiting Frankfurt

  • Regional trains and the S-Bahn run from the airport's regional station to the Hauptbahnhof in roughly 10-13 minutes, about every 15 minutes in the daytime.
  • A single ticket from the airport also covers onward trams, buses, S-Bahn and U-Bahn if you keep travelling without a break.
  • An all-day ticket costs around €13.50 and includes the trip between the airport and the city, which can beat buying single tickets.
  • Long-distance ICE trains leave from a separate station at the airport, so check which station your train departs from.

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve Frankfurt?

Frankfurt is served by Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Frankfurt Airport handled about 63.2 million passengers in 2025.

Do US citizens need a visa for Frankfurt?

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. Your passport should be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area (six months is recommended). The EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, so your fingerprints and a photo are taken at your first entry instead of a passport stamp. ETIAS, a travel authorisation costing €20 and valid for three years, is not required yet and has no confirmed start date, so check travel-europe.europa.eu before you fly.

When is the best time to visit Frankfurt?

Late spring and early autumn are mild, with average highs around 69-76°F in May-June and September. July and August are the warmest months, and winter highs are in the low 40s°F.

How do I get from Frankfurt Airport to the city centre?

S-Bahn (S8/S9) to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, about 13 minutes, about €7 one way.

Which US cities have nonstop flights to Frankfurt?

Among the cities we cover, Atlanta (about 0m), Boston (about 0m), Charlotte (about 0m), Chicago (about 0m), Dallas (about 0m), Denver (about 0m), Detroit (about 0m), Houston (about 0m), Los Angeles (about 0m), Miami (about 0m), Minneapolis–Saint Paul (about 0m), New York (about 0m), Philadelphia (about 0m), San Francisco (about 0m), Seattle (about 0m) and Washington, D.C. (about 0m) have nonstop service to Frankfurt as of October 2026.

What currency is used in Frankfurt?

Frankfurt uses the euro (EUR).

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.

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