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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $318. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Frankfurt.$299 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $299, select.

Frankfurt.$318 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $318, select.

Frankfurt.$341 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $341, select.

Frankfurt.$341 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $341, select.

Frankfurt.$371 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Apr, returning Tue, 4 May.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $371, select.

Frankfurt.$377 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $377, select.

Frankfurt.$377 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $377, select.

Frankfurt.$378 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.

Frankfurt.$378 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.

Frankfurt.$378 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Apr, returning Sun, 18 Apr.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.

Frankfurt.$379 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $379, select.

Frankfurt.$379 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $379, select.

Frankfurt.$379 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $379, select.

Frankfurt.$383 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.

Frankfurt.$399 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $399, select.

Frankfurt.$404 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Mon, 31 May.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 31 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $404, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Frankfurt am Main flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Zurich to Frankfurt am Main: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zurich to Frankfurt below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Frankfurt am Main.

Zurich to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$299
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	1 hr, 4 mins
Most popular airline	SWISS
Average flights per week	354

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main is $299. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

1 hour and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main.

Which airlines fly direct from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

SWISS, Lufthansa and United fly direct from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main.

How many flights are there a week from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

As of September 2026, there are 364 flights per week flying from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport on Saturday, 19 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Frankfurt am Main?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Frankfurt?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main with?

Currently, Condor offers the cheapest flight tickets to Frankfurt am Main.

Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Zurich and Frankfurt share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
You can choose from 87 weekly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights. The 06:55 departure with SWISS is the earliest available. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 20:05.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ZRH to FRA flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, so getting to Frankfurt (and then visiting more of Germany!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Lufthansa.
Air Dolomiti is the most punctual carrier that operates ZRH to FRA flights, with 77.22% of its services landing on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

At the moment, $118 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $299. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ZRH to FRA.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ZRH to FRA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

When it comes to Zurich Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 10 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near ZRH:

Arriving at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Frankfurt am Main Airport about three weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.

When to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

The quietest month for a flight from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to FRA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC on average.

Explore more of Germany

You've seen Frankfurt, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey around 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its top sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, your itinerary will be busy.
Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.