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Today’s best flight deals from Columbus to Frankfurt

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Columbus to Frankfurt

September 15 - September 22

Cheapest

CMH - Frankfurt

$852

$785

Round trip

September 22 - September 28

CMH - Frankfurt

$864

$786

Round trip

December 8 - December 23

Best

CMH - Frankfurt

$983

$788

Round trip

August 15 - August 23

LCK - Frankfurt

$870

$798

Round trip

August 16 - August 29

Best

CMH - Frankfurt

$995

$807

Round trip

November 11 - November 18

CMH - Frankfurt

$912

$811

Round trip

November 11 - November 14

CMH - Frankfurt

$937

$834

Round trip

August 15 - August 29

LCK - Frankfurt

$856

$840

Round trip

August 7 - August 21

CMH - Frankfurt

$967

$841

Round trip

August 3 - August 19

Earliest

LCK - Frankfurt

$835

$853

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Columbus to Frankfurt

A typical journey from Columbus to Frankfurt, including connections, takes about 13h 20m. This is a long-haul route spanning 6817 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the layovers involved in reaching Frankfurt from Columbus.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Columbus to Frankfurt, fares right now are near the typical level. Prices typically range from $645–$816, with a median of $746. Currently, only 11% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a significantly cheaper fare might require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.
The cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Frankfurt is generally in February and January, both with a median fare of $352. Following these, October also offers more competitive pricing, with a median fare of $472. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.

How much is a round trip from Columbus to Frankfurt

Regular price: $709 - $1,328

Prices for flights from Columbus to Frankfurt are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Columbus to Frankfurt is typically between $709 and $1328. The current lowest deal is $785 with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Sep 15-Sep 22.

now $785

Low $709

High $1,328

The cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Frankfurt

The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Frankfurt is January, with a median price of $352. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $988. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $352

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $988

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Direct flights from Columbus to Frankfurt

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Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from Columbus to Frankfurt

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - Frankfurt

United Airlines

Columbus (CMH) - Frankfurt (FRA)

United Airlines

$1,087

$1,719

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - Frankfurt

Alaska Airlines, Inc.Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Columbus (CMH) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Condor Flugdienst

$1,243

$1,599

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - Frankfurt

Alaska Airlines, Inc.Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Columbus (CMH) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Condor Flugdienst

$1,025

$1,644

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - Frankfurt

Lufthansa

Columbus (CMH) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Lufthansa

$1,111

$1,786

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LCK - Frankfurt

Allegiant Air

Columbus (LCK) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Allegiant Air

$912

$1,220

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LCK - Frankfurt

Allegiant Air

Columbus (LCK) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Allegiant Air

$900

$1,270

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Columbus to Frankfurt

15 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 23

$983  →  $788

20%

13 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 29

$995  →  $807

19%

14 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 21

$967  →  $841

13%

5 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 25

$1,000  →  $877

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Columbus to Frankfurt

Columbus - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Columbus to Frankfurt are near the typical level of $746.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $352.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 13h 20m

Flights from Columbus to Frankfurt typically take 13 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is primarily served by connecting flights, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal on Scandinavian Airlines was found for $785 from September 15-22.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Columbus to Frankfurt are frequent, appearing 0.87 times per day.

Columbus main airports to depart from

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)

Cheapest

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Columbus to Frankfurt.

📍 ~10 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$785

Rickenbacker International (LCK)

Rickenbacker International Airport offers an alternative departure option from Columbus to Frankfurt.

📍 ~25 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$798

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a good option for flights from Columbus to Frankfurt.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~$785

Frankfurt–Hahn (HHN)

Frankfurt–Hahn is an alternative airport for travelers flying from Columbus to Frankfurt.

📍 ~100 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$807

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cheapest

Cologne Bonn Airport can be a useful alternative due to its excellent high-speed rail connection to Frankfurt.

📍 ~135 km from Frankfurt (reachable by high-speed rail or car)

💸 Flights from ~$761

Stuttgart (STR)

Stuttgart offers a similar level of service and strong rail and road links to the Frankfurt region.

📍 ~150 km from Frankfurt (reachable by rail or car)

💸 Flights from ~$905

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)

Düsseldorf International Airport is a large international airport with direct ICE train connections from Frankfurt.

📍 ~180 km from Frankfurt (reachable by train or car)

💸 Flights from ~$769

Nuremberg (NUE)

Nuremberg is an efficient regional airport with good European connections and less crowded facilities.

📍 ~190 km from Frankfurt (reachable by motorway or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$851

Luxembourg (LUX)

Luxembourg is an international hub with high-quality service, good for business travelers heading west.

📍 ~190 km from Frankfurt (reachable by car, requires crossing an international border)

💸 Flights from ~$826

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

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Best Elite deals to Frankfurt

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From CMH

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Oct 15

Frankfurt, Germany

84% AI deal score

$5,683

$4,421

Save $1,262

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Frankfurt, Germany

83% AI deal score

$5,224

$4,178

Save $1,046

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Frankfurt, Germany

83% AI deal score

$5,374

$4,209

Save $1,165

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Frankfurt, Germany

83% AI deal score

$5,227

$4,262

Save $965

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Oct 25

Frankfurt, Germany

83% AI deal score

$5,522

$4,376

Save $1,146

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Frankfurt, Germany

83% AI deal score

$5,318

$4,393

Save $925

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Frankfurt, Germany

83% AI deal score

$5,573

$4,421

Save $1,152

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Oct 15

Frankfurt, Germany

83% AI deal score

$5,520

$4,437

Save $1,083

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Frankfurt, Germany

83% AI deal score

$5,536

$4,474

Save $1,062

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Frankfurt, Germany

83% AI deal score

$5,600

$4,474

Save $1,126

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Sep 02

Frankfurt, Germany

83% AI deal score

$5,908

$4,659

Save $1,249

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Aug 05

Frankfurt, Germany

82% AI deal score

$5,125

$4,267

Save $858

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Aug 05

Frankfurt, Germany

82% AI deal score

$5,114

$4,289

Save $825

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Aug 20

Frankfurt, Germany

82% AI deal score

$5,100

$4,323

Save $777

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Aug 20

Frankfurt, Germany

82% AI deal score

$5,251

$4,375

Save $876

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Frankfurt, Germany

82% AI deal score

$5,265

$4,393

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Aug 25

Frankfurt, Germany

82% AI deal score

$5,292

$4,471

Save $821

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Frankfurt, Germany

82% AI deal score

$5,538

$4,623

Save $915

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Sep 02

Frankfurt, Germany

82% AI deal score

$5,751

$4,659

Save $1,092

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Jul 25

Frankfurt, Germany

81% AI deal score

$5,110

$4,364

Save $746

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Aug 16

Frankfurt, Germany

81% AI deal score

$5,259

$4,540

Save $719

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Aug 17

Frankfurt, Germany

81% AI deal score

$5,276

$4,540

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Jul 30

Frankfurt, Germany

81% AI deal score

$2,696

$2,402

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Jul 08

Frankfurt, Germany

80% AI deal score

$5,114

$4,544

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Jul 03

Frankfurt, Germany

80% AI deal score

$5,137

$4,554

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Aug 19

Frankfurt, Germany

80% AI deal score

$5,277

$4,680

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Jul 21

Frankfurt, Germany

79% AI deal score

$5,151

$4,737

Save $414

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Aug 03

Frankfurt, Germany

78% AI deal score

$5,397

$5,351

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Aug 08

Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$5,304

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Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$5,304

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Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$5,461

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Aug 05

Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$2,407

$2,402

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Aug 05

Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$2,402

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Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$2,404

$2,402

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Aug 05

Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$2,402

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Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$2,407

$2,402

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Aug 06

Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$2,451

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Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$2,451

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Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$2,451

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Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

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Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$2,451

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Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$2,471

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Frankfurt, Germany

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Frankfurt, Germany

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$2,520

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Frankfurt, Germany

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Frankfurt, Germany

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Frankfurt, Germany

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$2,553

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Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$2,650

$2,595

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Frankfurt, Germany

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$2,650

$2,595

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$2,595

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Frankfurt, Germany

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Frankfurt, Germany

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Frankfurt, Germany

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$2,871

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Frankfurt, Germany

75% AI deal score

$3,208

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Frankfurt, Germany

69% AI deal score

$8,016

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Frankfurt, Germany

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$10,290

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Looking into flights with layovers instead of direct routes may also present cheaper options.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Mid-week bookings might also offer slight advantages.

Comparing flights from nearby airports to your origin or destination can sometimes uncover more economical options. While it may add to your ground travel, the savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the additional time and cost of transportation to and from alternative airports.