What percentage of St. Louis to Frankfurt flights are direct?

Historically, direct flights from St. Louis to Frankfurt have constituted a small portion of the available options, typically around 7.8% of all flights. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers has been 2. This indicates that the majority of routes between these two cities involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from St. Louis to Frankfurt?

The direct flight from St. Louis to Frankfurt typically takes approximately 8 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 7373 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to about 15 hours and 23 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this international journey.

How much more do direct flights from St. Louis to Frankfurt cost?

Historically, direct flights from St. Louis to Frankfurt have been more expensive than connecting flights. On average, direct flights cost about 34% more than flights with layovers. The median price for a direct flight has been $1361, while connecting flights have a median price of $1013. Direct flights account for approximately 8.7% of all available options on this route.

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October 20 - October 27

Cheapest

STL - Frankfurt

$916

$757

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September 2 - September 9

STL - Frankfurt

$848

$769

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November 4 - November 11

STL - Frankfurt

$887

$771

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November 4 - November 18

STL - Frankfurt

$883

$773

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November 15 - November 20

STL - Frankfurt

$906

$774

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November 11 - November 15

STL - Frankfurt

$915

$778

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October 21 - October 28

STL - Frankfurt

$874

$783

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December 1 - December 6

Best

STL - Frankfurt

$1,077

$788

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August 19 - August 26

Earliest

STL - Frankfurt

$908

$806

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September 9 - September 22

STL - Frankfurt

$823

$806

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St. Louis to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from St. Louis to Frankfurt

Flights from St. Louis to Frankfurt typically range from $857–$1365, with a median fare of $1082 over a 90-day period. Right now, fares are below the typical level, offering a potentially favorable time to find cheap flights from St. Louis to Frankfurt. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for savings.

A typical journey from St. Louis to Frankfurt takes approximately 26h 50m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the common travel experience for this route.

The distance between St. Louis and Frankfurt is approximately 7373 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Frankfurt, April stands out with a median fare of $761. Other cost-effective months include January, with a median fare of $765, and February, where the median fare is $768.

For travelers flying from St. Louis to Frankfurt, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 7.8% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from St. Louis to Frankfurt

Regular price: $754 - $1,581

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

Regular prices for flights from St. Louis to Frankfurt typically range from $754 to $1581. The current lowest deal is $760 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 20-Oct 27.

now $760

Low $754

High $1,581

The cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Frankfurt

The cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Frankfurt is April, with a median price of $761. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1289. Prices are generally lower from January to July.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $761

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,289

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Direct flights from St. Louis to Frankfurt

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Last-minute flights going from St. Louis to Frankfurt

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Frankfurt

St. Louis (STL) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Frontier Airlines

$888

$957

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Frankfurt

St. Louis (STL) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Lufthansa

$936

$1,061

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Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Frankfurt

St. Louis (STL) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Frontier Airlines

$843

$759

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Frankfurt

St. Louis (STL) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Frontier Airlines

$843

$685

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Frankfurt

St. Louis (STL) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$921

$833

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Frankfurt

St. Louis (STL) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$909

$913

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from St. Louis to Frankfurt

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

$938 → $779

17%

4 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 21

$952 → $799

16%

6 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 31

$915 → $779

15%

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Aug 24 - Aug 31

$915 → $779

15%

Popular Airports to fly from St. Louis to Frankfurt

St. Louis - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from St. Louis to Frankfurt are below the typical level at $760.

📅 Best time to fly

April is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Frankfurt, with a median price of $761.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 26h 50m

The median flight duration from St. Louis to Frankfurt is 26 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 92.2% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers direct flights

Lufthansa is an airline that offers direct flights from St. Louis to Frankfurt.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from St. Louis to Frankfurt appear frequently.

St. Louis main airports to depart from

St. Louis Lambert International (STL)

Cheapest

St. Louis Lambert International is a great choice for flights from St. Louis to Frankfurt.

📍 ~20 km from St. Louis city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$742

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from St. Louis to Frankfurt.

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

💸 Flights from ~$742

Frankfurt–Hahn (HHN)

Frankfurt–Hahn offers an alternative arrival option for travelers flying from St. Louis to the Frankfurt area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$848

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport offers excellent high-speed rail connections from Frankfurt city and airport, making it a strong alternative.

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

💸 Flights from ~$831

Stuttgart (STR)

Cheapest

Stuttgart is a major international hub with strong rail and road links to the Frankfurt region, offering similar service levels.

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

💸 Flights from ~$801

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)

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

📍 ~170 km from Frankfurt (reachable by train or car)

💸 Flights from ~$946

Nuremberg (NUE)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$927

Luxembourg (LUX)

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

📍 ~190 km from Frankfurt (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$817

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Historically, the best prices for flights from St. Louis to Frankfurt are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $890. Booking 7-13 days out sees a slight increase to an average of $904, while booking 28-59 days ahead averages $986. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made very close to departure or more than 60 days out, with the latter averaging $1249.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from St. Louis to Frankfurt is considered to be $857 or less. The median price for this route has been $1082. Fares can go up to $1365 or more, representing the higher end of prices observed in the trailing 90 days. Aiming for a fare around $857 would put you in the lowest 25% of prices.

Based on historical data, April, January, and February have typically offered the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Frankfurt. April shows a median price of $761, while January and February are close behind with median prices of $765 and $768, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $1082. While February is listed as one of the cheapest months, it also represents the most expensive month in terms of median price within the cheapest months.

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