Dallas-Fort Worth to Frankfurt am Main (DFW–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,132 mi airlines 37/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AY3758
AY Finnair
788
2:40 PM
MDT TA
7:15 AM+1
CET
9h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1560
BA British
788
2:40 PM
MDT TA
7:15 AM+1
CET
9h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF6670
GF Gulf
788
3:40 PM
MDT
7:15 AM+1
CET
9h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH9915
LH Lufthan
333
5:30 PM
MDT TD
8:38 AM+1
CET
9h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH439
LH Lufthan
333
5:45 PM
MDT TD
8:43 AM+1
CET
7h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA70
AA American
788
7:05 PM
MDT TD
10:44 AM+1
CET
8h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3759
AY Finnair
788
10:15 AM
CET T2
2:00 PM
MDT
10h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1561
BA British
788
10:15 AM
CET T2
2:00 PM
MDT
10h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF6671
GF Gulf
788
10:15 AM
CET T2
3:10 PM
MDT
10h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH438
LH Lufthan
333
10:49 AM
CET T1
3:52 PM
MDT
12h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA71
AA American
788
2:00 PM
CET T2
6:54 PM
MDT
11h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Frankfurt am Main
5 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 5,132 mi 7h 58m nonstop +7h ahead 58 1-stop hubs

DFW–FRA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa, American Airlines and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 5,132 miles in approximately 7h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 8 333 7h58-9h08 52% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 7 788 8h39 52% Oneworld
AY Finnair 7 788 9h35 52% Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 788 9h35 52% Oneworld
GF Gulf Air 7 788 9h35 52%
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – LH
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AA, AY, BA, GF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AY + BA (21 flights/wk, 58%)
Star Alliance: LH (8 flights/wk, 22%)
Unaffiliated: GF (7 flights/wk, 19%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to FRA direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~50h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,941
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DFW → FRA
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Return
FRA → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Frankfurt am Main is 7 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · FRA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
5,132 mi / 8,258 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 58m to 9h 35m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Germany and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization will be required when the EU system launches (EUR 7, valid 3 years). Passport validity must extend 3 months past planned Schengen departure.

Germany enforces EU duty-free allowances strictly: 200 cigarettes or 1L spirits. Declare goods over EUR 430 in value.

Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

Getting from FRA

S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.

Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.

DFW–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance5,132 mi / 8,258 km
Flight time7h 58m to 9h 35m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights37 out / 35 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 7h 58m to 9h 35m. The route covers 5,132 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Gulf Air and Lufthansa.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from DFW to FRA. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUX, CVG, YUL, IAD, PHL, YYZ, JFK, ANC, BOG, MBJ, LHR, MCO, PUJ, CUN, EWR, FCO, STL, ORD, DEN, TPA, MTY, IAH, BCN, SJD, MAD, CDG, ATL, MEX, MXP, RSW, BRU, GIG, BOS, AUS, EZE, IST, MIA, CLT, GDL, RDU, DTW, LAX, HEL, GRU, SFO, YVR, YYC, LAS, SEA, DOH, DXB, SJO, HND, PVG, NRT, ICN, HKG and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Frankfurt am Main is 7 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from FRA to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DFW to FRA

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Gulf Air and Lufthansa. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to FRA ranges from 7 hours 58 minutes to 9 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,132 miles (8,258 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via LUX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.