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September 23 - September 29

Cheapest

Best

MLH - Frankfurt

$280

$110

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September 21 - September 29

MLH - Frankfurt

$271

$114

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September 24 - September 29

MLH - Frankfurt

$284

$117

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August 3 - August 24

BSL - Frankfurt

$241

$136

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July 1 - July 8

Best

Earliest

BSL - Frankfurt

$286

$143

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July 2 - July 6

BSL - Frankfurt

$302

$148

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September 23 - September 30

BSL - Frankfurt

$271

$150

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October 1 - October 5

BSL - Frankfurt

$273

$163

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October 13 - October 19

BSL - Frankfurt

$270

$170

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September 10 - September 12

BSL - Frankfurt

$283

$171

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Insights for flights from Basel to Frankfurt

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Basel to Frankfurt, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $140. Other cost-effective options include July, where the median fare is $231, and June, with a median of $236. Planning your trip around these months can lead to more favorable prices.

Fares for flights from Basel to Frankfurt typically range from $200–$303, with a median price of $251. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Approximately 25% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available.

When flying from Basel to Frankfurt, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 14.1% of recent fares were for direct flights. For the majority of journeys that include a stopover, the typical number of connections is 1.

A typical journey from Basel to Frankfurt takes approximately 7h 25m, including connections. This duration accounts for itineraries that involve at least one stopover, which is common for this route.

The distance between Basel and Frankfurt is 281 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This relatively short distance means that travel times, even with connections, are generally manageable.

How much is a round trip from Basel to Frankfurt

Regular price: $228 - $452

Prices for flights from Mulhouse to Frankfurt are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Mulhouse to Frankfurt is between $228 and $452. The current lowest deal is $110 with Wizz Air, for travel from Sep 23-Sep 29.

now $110

Low $228

High $452

The cheapest time to fly from Basel to Frankfurt

The cheapest month to fly from EAP to FRA is January, with a median price of $140. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $305. Prices are generally lower from January to July.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $140

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $305

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Direct flights from Basel to Frankfurt

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Basel to Frankfurt

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$374

$334

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Wizz Air

$309

$258

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Condor Flugdienst

$334

$218

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$359

$280

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Condor Flugdienst

$286

$143

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Condor Flugdienst

$302

$212

One-way

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

6 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 29

$280 → $110

61%

5 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 29

$284 → $117

59%

8 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 29

$271 → $114

58%

4 nights

Jul 2 - Jul 6

$302 → $148

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Basel to Frankfurt

Basel - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Basel to Frankfurt are below the typical level, with deals from $110.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Basel to Frankfurt, with median prices around $140.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights average 7h 25m

Flights from Basel to Frankfurt typically average 7 hours and 25 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers direct flights

Lufthansa has offered direct flights from Basel to Frankfurt recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Basel to Frankfurt appear regularly, about 0.23 deals per day.

Basel main airports to depart from

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

Cheapest

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is a good option for flights from Basel to Frankfurt.

📍 ~7 km from Basel city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$136

Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR (MLH)

Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR is another option for flights from Basel to Frankfurt.

📍 ~7 km from Basel city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$149

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a key arrival point for reaching Frankfurt and surrounding areas.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$110

Frankfurt–Hahn (HHN)

Frankfurt–Hahn offers an alternative arrival option for travelers heading to the Frankfurt region.

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

💸 Flights from ~$110

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport is a major international airport offering a wide range of carriers and a high-speed rail connection.

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

💸 Flights from ~$156

Stuttgart (STR)

Cheapest

Stuttgart is a major international hub with strong rail and road links to the Frankfurt region.

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

💸 Flights from ~$148

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)

Düsseldorf International Airport is one of Germany's largest international airports with direct train connections to Frankfurt.

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

💸 Flights from ~$172

Nuremberg (NUE)

Nuremberg is an efficient regional airport with good European connections, accessible via motorway or rail.

📍 ~200 km from Frankfurt (reachable by rail or car)

💸 Flights from ~$164

Luxembourg (LUX)

Luxembourg is an international hub with high-quality service, modern facilities, and efficient operations.

📍 ~200 km from Frankfurt (reachable by car, crossing an international border)

💸 Flights from ~$171

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

Frankfurt, Germany

34% AI deal score

$1,698

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Basel to Frankfurt are found when booking 14-27 days in advance, with an average price of $245. Booking within 7-13 days of departure typically sees an average price of $275. For those booking 0-6 days out, the average price is around $281. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $288. Even further in advance, at 60+ days, the average price is $269.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Basel to Frankfurt is typically considered to be around $200 or less. The median price for this route has been $251. Approximately 25% of travelers have historically found flights for $200 or less. Conversely, about 25% of travelers paid $303 or more for their flights.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Basel to Frankfurt, with a median price of $140. Other relatively inexpensive months include July, with a median price of $231, and June, with a median price of $236. The annual median price for this route is $251. June has also been observed as the most expensive month on average.

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