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

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5,132 mi airlines charter/private 55/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 5m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
GF6670cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
788
4:00 PM
CDT TA
8:45 AM+1
CEST
9h 45m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4202cs
IB Iberia
788
4:00 PM
CDT TA
8:45 AM+1
CEST
9h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TG7703cs
TG Thai
343
4:00 PM
CDT TD
8:55 AM+1
CEST
9h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL2010cs
UL SriLankan
788
4:00 PM
CDT TA
8:45 AM+1
CEST
9h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3758cs
AY Finnair
788
4:00 PM
CDT TA
8:45 AM+1
CEST
9h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1560cs
BA British
788
4:00 PM
CDT TA
8:45 AM+1
CEST
9h 45m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA70+5
AA American
788
4:07 PM
CDT
8:39 AM+1
CEST
9h 32m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH439+1
LH Lufthansa
343
4:15 PM
CDT TD
8:51 AM+1
CEST
9h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH9921
LH Lufthansa
343
6:58 PM
CDT
9:59 AM+1
CEST
8h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH8065
LH Lufthansa
77X
11:45 PM
CDT
4:20 PM+1
CEST
9h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TG7702cs
TG Thai
343
10:15 AM
CEST T1
2:15 PM
CDT
11h
23%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA71+5
AA American
788
10:48 AM
CEST T3
2:29 PM
CDT
10h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH438+2
LH Lufthansa
343
10:55 AM
CEST T1
2:29 PM
CDT
10h 34m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL2009cs
UL SriLankan
789
10:55 AM
CEST T3
2:45 PM
CDT
10h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3759cs
AY Finnair
788
10:55 AM
CEST T3
2:40 PM
CDT
10h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1561cs
BA British
788
10:55 AM
CEST T3
2:40 PM
CDT
10h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4203cs
IB Iberia
788
10:55 AM
CEST T2
2:55 PM
CDT
11h
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF6671cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
788
10:55 AM
CEST T2
2:55 PM
CDT
11h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9963
EK Emirates
77L
4:39 PM
CEST
8:07 PM
CDT
10h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 11h 24m AAACAF 3SDLLH Atlanta (ATL) to Frankfurt am Main flights
BRU Zaventem 11h 29m QRSQ A3ACAI Zaventem (BRU) to Frankfurt am Main flights
LHR London 11h 35m AAAYBA A3AVB6 London (LHR) to Frankfurt am Main flights
BOS Boston 11h 37m AAAYBA DELHRO Boston (BOS) to Frankfurt am Main flights
ORD Chicago 11h 42m AAACAV 3S5YAC Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt am Main flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 43m AAACAZ A3ACDE Toronto (YYZ) to Frankfurt am Main flights
AMS Amsterdam 11h 50m AAAYBA 6EA3AI Amsterdam (AMS) to Frankfurt am Main flights
STL St Louis 11h 51m A8AAAS LH St Louis (STL) to Frankfurt am Main flights
IAD Dulles 11h 53m AAASAT ACAILH Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt am Main flights
IAH Houston 11h 53m AAASAY ACLHNZ Houston (IAH) to Frankfurt am Main flights
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Frankfurt am Main
2 carriers, 55 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5,132 mi 9h 45m nonstop +7h ahead

DFW–FRA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,132 miles in approximately 9h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa Also: TG 9 343, 77X 8h01-9h36 50% TG
AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, GF, IB, UL 7 788 9h32 50% Oneworld AY, BA, GF, IB, UL
Aircraft on this route
343 Airbus A340-300 – LH, TG
77X Boeing 777-200ER – LH
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AA, AY, BA, GF, IB, UL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LH (9 flights/wk, 56%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 44%)
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
7
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
55
Outbound / wk
54
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,955
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
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: CDT · FRA: CEST

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 9h 45m gate to gate.
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 time9h 45m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights55 out / 54 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
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 about 9h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 5,132 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DFW to FRA: Lufthansa and American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Brussels and London Heathrow.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 Lufthansa and American Airlines. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to FRA is about 9 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,132 miles (8,258 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 109 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Brussels and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.