Traveling from Seattle to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Seattle is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Frankfurt departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's primary gateways.
Around 10 hours is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Seattle to Frankfurt flight.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Seattle.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 12 weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Seattle to Frankfurt is with Condor at 18:20. Go for the first SEA to FRA departure with Lufthansa at 14:00 to make the most of your arrival in Frankfurt.
To ensure you make your Seattle to Frankfurt flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? High seasons (like spring break, Christmas and New Year) can easily add an hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Frankfurt
To snag cheap Seattle to Frankfurt flights, reserve your trip four months before your departure date.
July is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Seattle to Frankfurt. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Seattle to Frankfurt.
Save money on your Seattle to Frankfurt flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can get a direct flight from Seattle to Frankfurt jetting off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Begin your trip at SEA and come in for landing at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Look out for promotions with Lufthansa. This airline offers direct Seattle to Frankfurt plane tickets from SEA.
We make it a breeze to book a Seattle to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
SEA is around 11 miles from central Seattle. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Frankfurt, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 7 miles away.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Seattle to Frankfurt. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance of your Seattle to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is roughly 65 miles from the center of Frankfurt. After your flight from Seattle to Frankfurt, it takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Public transport will get you there in around 2 hours 40 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near HHN. Settle in and get cozy after your Seattle to Frankfurt flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the availability and rates from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HHN will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Seattle to Frankfurt. April is the most popular month to visit Frankfurt. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in January.
Lock in a Seattle to Frankfurt ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 54ºF to 82ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºF and 45ºF. Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Frankfurt around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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 Seattle to Frankfurt, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Frankfurt to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Frankfurt Cathedral.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. About 260 miles north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 240 miles north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key reasons to visit.
