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Cheap Flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Frankfurt am Main

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Frankfurt am Main? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Frankfurt.R 3,804 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,804, select.
Frankfurt.R 3,822 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Aug.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,822, select.
Frankfurt.R 3,948 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,948, select.
Frankfurt.R 4,174 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,174, select.
Frankfurt.R 4,619 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,619, select.
Frankfurt.R 4,844 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,844, select.
Frankfurt.R 5,325 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Singapore Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,325, select.
Frankfurt.R 5,348 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Singapore Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,348, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Frankfurt am Main

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Frankfurt am Main flights are currently cheapest in July.
Apr
from R 6,743
May
from R 5,368
Jun
from R 6,048
Jul
from R 3,804
Aug
from R 3,822
Sep
from R 4,844
Oct
from R 4,174
Nov
from R 4,619
Dec
from R 3,948
Jan
from R 5,908
Feb
from R 5,469
Mar
from R 5,362

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New York John F. Kennedy to Frankfurt am Main: Alternative routes

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New York to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,804
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time7 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week113

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Frankfurt am Main: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Frankfurt am Main is R 7,303. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Frankfurt am Main.
Lufthansa, United and Brussels Airlines fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Frankfurt am Main.
As of April 2025, there are 113 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Frankfurt am Main.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Frankfurt am Main is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport on Monday, 5 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Frankfurt am Main but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Frankfurt is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Condor offers the cheapest flight tickets to Frankfurt am Main.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know

  • Around 7 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.

  • Frankfurt is five hours ahead of New York and observes the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Each week, there are 44 John F. Kennedy International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, pick the 15:45 Lufthansa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:10 with Lufthansa.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your JFK to FRA flight.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • A number of airlines offer direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, so jetting to Frankfurt (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • Condor is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • With a reliable 85.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Singapore Airlines has the best on-time performance for JFK to FRA flights.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JFK and FRA:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Dublin Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight is R 3,804. A return fare is currently R 7,303. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Get cheap tickets from JFK to FRA by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Landing cheap flights from JFK to FRA is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on time at their destination.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near JFK. Whether you're catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt

  • Frankfurt Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Frankfurt. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.

  • The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to FRA in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of Germany

  • Frankfurt has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

  • Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

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