Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Frankfurt (from: Los Angeles )

The average price to go to Frankfurt from Los Angeles airport is $ 1071 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 921 (in february) and $ 1311 (in july), which is a saving of $ 150 or a surplus of $ 241 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $843 to $896 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Frankfurt before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Frankfurt plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Frankfurt from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 921, saving $ 150 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1071). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1311).

Flight Los Angeles -Frankfurt: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 740 $ 929 good price
February$ 702 $ 921 very good price
March$ 792 $ 1050 fair price
April$ 851 $ 1069 fair price
May$ 814 $ 1067 fair price
June$ 1067 $ 1285 high price
July$ 1119 $ 1311 very high price
August$ 909 $ 1056 fair price
September$ 787 $ 990 good price
October$ 716 $ 929 good price
November$ 832 $ 1053 fair price
December$ 903 $ 1181 fair price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Frankfurt

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Frankfurt range from $527 to $1739. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $527 to $580), 1% at the maximum price (from $1686 to $1739). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $843 to $896 (8% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Frankfurt flight

There are 8 companies that serve Los Angeles from Frankfurt airport: Condor, Lufthansa, United, Aer Lingus, LOT, SAS, norse atlantic airways (uk) and Alaska Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Condor was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (40% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Frankfurt route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Frankfurt flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 288 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -Frankfurt flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $54. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $134.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Frankfurt to Los Angeles departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $63. Conversely, departing from Frankfurt on a saturday may cost you an additional $152.


Top prices Los Angeles -Frankfurt

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → Frankfurt08-01 to 20-01-2025$ 631 
Los Angeles → Frankfurt11-01 to 22-01-2025$ 712 
Los Angeles → Frankfurt15-01 to 22-01-2025$ 556 
Los Angeles → Frankfurt05-02 to 09-02-2025$ 663 
Los Angeles → Frankfurt12-02 to 17-02-2025$ 648 
Los Angeles → Frankfurt07-05 to 14-05-2025$ 718 
Los Angeles → Frankfurt14-05 to 28-05-2025$ 679 
Los Angeles → Frankfurt16-09 to 30-09-2025$ 721 
Los Angeles → Frankfurt17-09 to 30-09-2025$ 721 
Los Angeles → Frankfurt15-10 to 22-10-2025$ 718 


When to book your flight Los Angeles - Frankfurt to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Frankfurt flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Frankfurt, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 998 $, which is a saving of 73 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (183 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Frankfurt flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 778 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 857), 4 to 5 months ($ 884), 5 to 6 months ($ 868)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 726 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 920), 3 to 4 months ($ 764), 5 to 6 months ($ 884), 6 to 7 months ($ 900), 8 to 9 months ($ 870)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 871 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 970), 4 to 5 months ($ 930), 5 to 6 months ($ 1021), 6 to 7 months ($ 999), 9 to 10 months ($ 982), 10 to 11 months ($ 1001)

April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 911 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1043), 3 to 4 months ($ 1037), 5 to 6 months ($ 1044)

May

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 935 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1046), 3 to 4 months ($ 1039), 5 to 6 months ($ 943), 6 to 7 months ($ 1013)

June

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1189 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1226), 4 to 5 months ($ 1240), 6 to 7 months ($ 1190), 7 to 8 months ($ 1221), 8 to 9 months ($ 1241)

July

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1241 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1311), 3 to 4 months ($ 1288), 4 to 5 months ($ 1256), 5 to 6 months ($ 1295), 6 to 7 months ($ 1305), 8 to 9 months ($ 1265), 9 to 10 months ($ 1256)

August

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 959 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 972), 2 to 3 months ($ 1055)

September

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 902 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 921), 2 to 3 months ($ 955), 8 to 9 months ($ 947), 10 to 11 months ($ 930)

October

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 840 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 846), 2 to 3 months ($ 849), 4 to 5 months ($ 888), 6 to 7 months ($ 914), 7 to 8 months ($ 916), 10 to 11 months ($ 870), 11 to 12 months ($ 906)

November

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 927 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 959), 3 to 4 months ($ 1030), 5 to 6 months ($ 982), 6 to 7 months ($ 979), 8 to 9 months ($ 952), 9 to 10 months ($ 935)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1086 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1112), 4 to 5 months ($ 1150)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Frankfurt are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $15 more.



Los Angeles to Frankfurt: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
November 2024$ 2610
$1543 to $3205
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December 2024$ 1776
$941 to $2664
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January 2025$ 1051
$556 to $1956
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February 2025$ 1018
$619 to $1881
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March 2025$ 951
$538 to $1165
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April 2025$ 1371
$1132 to $2182
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May 2025$ 892
$679 to $2242
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June 2025$ 1112
$766 to $1826
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July 2025$ 1028
$876 to $1237
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August 2025$ 892
$782 to $1044
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September 2025$ 817
$721 to $1045
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October 2025$ 863
$718 to $1072
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, march, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Frankfurt. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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