Phoenix to Frankfurt am Main (PHX–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 37 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PHX and FRA. Nearest airports to PHX with scheduled service: Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 22 mi) · Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field (PRC, 87 mi) · Tucson International Airport (TUS, 110 mi)
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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
DEN Denver 12h AAACAS ACLHUA Denver (DEN) to Frankfurt am Main flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 23m AFKL 4YA3AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Frankfurt am Main flights
MSP Minneapolis 12h 35m AAAFAS 4YLHLX Minneapolis (MSP) to Frankfurt am Main flights
LHR London 12h 41m AAAYBA A3AVB6 London (LHR) to Frankfurt am Main flights
ORD Chicago 12h 49m AAACAY 3S5YAC Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt am Main flights
YUL Montréal 12h 51m AC A3ACLH Montréal (YUL) to Frankfurt am Main flights
BOS Boston 12h 52m AADLQR DELHRO Boston (BOS) to Frankfurt am Main flights
YYZ Toronto 12h 54m ACPDTS A3ACDE Toronto (YYZ) to Frankfurt am Main flights
LAS Las Vegas 13h 5m AAASBA 4YDELH Las Vegas (LAS) to Frankfurt am Main flights
AUS Austin 13h 5m AADLWN LH Austin (AUS) to Frankfurt am Main flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Phoenix to Frankfurt am Main
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+9h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between PHX and FRA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,159
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
PHX → FRA
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
FRA → PHX
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9h
Frankfurt am Main is 9 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · FRA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Frankfurt am Main.
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 PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

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.

PHX–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to FRA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Charles de Gaulle and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Frankfurt am Main is 9 hours ahead of Phoenix.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Charles de Gaulle and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.