Flying from Phoenix to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) is Phoenix's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Frankfurt jetting off from here.
Arrive in Frankfurt at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) or Hahn Airport (HHN).
Frankfurt is eight hours ahead of Phoenix and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you make it on your Phoenix to Frankfurt flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Flying during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Frankfurt
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap Phoenix to Frankfurt flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your plane ticket from Phoenix to Frankfurt.
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Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
We make it a cinch to book a Phoenix to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Travelling from central Phoenix to PHX takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a convenient hotel close to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix to Frankfurt, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from PHX arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to FRA if you have a late flight from Phoenix to Frankfurt. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Frankfurt am Main Airport around three weeks ahead of your Phoenix to Frankfurt flight.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
As soon as your flight from Phoenix to Frankfurt has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 25 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is approximately 105 kilometres from Hahn Airport (HHN).
The trip will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to HHN. Kick back after your Phoenix to Frankfurt flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting forever for a taxi. Pick up a Hahn Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
September is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix to Frankfurt. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Frankfurt in March.
Before locking in your Phoenix to Frankfurt tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Phoenix to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Frankfurt, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Educational institution Anne Frank and Main Tower are just two of the big attractions to add to your Frankfurt must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Staedel Museum.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Germany you'll want to see. Around 418 kilometres northeast of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.