Travelling from Phoenix to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Phoenix.
To ensure you catch your flight from Phoenix to FRA, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're going away during a peak month like March, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Phoenix to FRA with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between PHX and FRA include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The journey from central Phoenix to PHX takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Phoenix to Frankfurt Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from PHX reach their destination without delay.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Work a stopover into your journey at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). It's a key transfer point for flights from Phoenix to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) leaving Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
You can arrive at AZA from the centre of Phoenix in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport the day before your Phoenix to FRA flight:
Flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 82% of them landing as planned.
AZA is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Phoenix to Frankfurt Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Phoenix to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, central Frankfurt is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Frankfurt Airport is $529. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,199. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Phoenix to FRA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Phoenix to Frankfurt Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Phoenix to FRA.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Frankfurt. September is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Phoenix to FRA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Frankfurt Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Frankfurt Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Frankfurt won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you won't want to miss include Van Gogh Alive Frankfurt, Bildungsstatte Anne Frank and Main Tower.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Frankfurt, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Journey around 193 kilometres northwest to Essen to tick off its popular sights. From PACT Zollverein to Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Germany, head for Stuttgart, about 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart are key highlights.