Statistics on Los Angeles -Frankfurt flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
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 $ 1099 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 933 (in october) and $ 1446 (in july), which is a saving of $ 166 or a surplus of $ 347 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $862 to $916 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Frankfurt before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Frankfurt plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60122 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Frankfurt from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 933, saving $ 166 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1099). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1446).
Flight Los Angeles -Frankfurt: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 792 | $ 959 | good price |
| February | $ 720 | $ 940 | good price |
| March | $ 812 | $ 1055 | good price |
| April | $ 833 | $ 1071 | good price |
| May | $ 836 | $ 1088 | fair price |
| June | $ 1119 | $ 1351 | high price |
| July | $ 1224 | $ 1446 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1009 | $ 1165 | fair price |
| September | $ 819 | $ 1037 | good price |
| October | $ 757 | $ 933 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 797 | $ 992 | good price |
| December | $ 876 | $ 1149 | 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 $539 to $1616. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $539 to $593), 1% at the maximum price (from $1562 to $1616). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $862 to $916 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Frankfurt flight
There are 10 companies that serve Los Angeles from Frankfurt airport: Condor, Lufthansa, United, LOT, Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, SAS, norse atlantic airways (uk), Spirit Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60122 flights analyzed in previous years, Condor was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (37% 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 $ 345 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Frankfurt flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $56. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $139.
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 $67. Conversely, departing from Frankfurt on a saturday may cost you an additional $165.
Top prices Los Angeles -Frankfurt
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Frankfurt | 17-05 to 24-05-2024 | $ 735 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Los Angeles → Frankfurt | 12-08 to 26-08-2024 | $ 732 | direct flight with Lufthansa |
| Los Angeles → Frankfurt | 09-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 735 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Los Angeles → Frankfurt | 10-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 714 | direct flight with Condor |
| Los Angeles → Frankfurt | 11-09 to 25-09-2024 | $ 718 | direct flight with Condor |
| Los Angeles → Frankfurt | 08-10 to 18-10-2024 | $ 652 | direct flight with Condor |
| Los Angeles → Frankfurt | 10-10 to 17-10-2024 | $ 718 | direct flight with Condor |
| Los Angeles → Frankfurt | 11-10 to 25-10-2024 | $ 655 | direct flight with Condor |
| Los Angeles → Frankfurt | 12-10 to 19-10-2024 | $ 733 | direct flight with Condor |
| Los Angeles → Frankfurt | 14-10 to 28-10-2024 | $ 638 | layover flight with Condor |
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 1 to 2 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 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 993 $, which is a saving of 106 $ 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 (225 $ 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: 788 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 890), 4 to 5 months ($ 952), 5 to 6 months ($ 920) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 738 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 789), 6 to 7 months ($ 905), 8 to 9 months ($ 885) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 889 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 992), 4 to 5 months ($ 918), 5 to 6 months ($ 1011), 6 to 7 months ($ 984), 9 to 10 months ($ 1020), 10 to 11 months ($ 1011) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 930 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1066), 3 to 4 months ($ 1060), 5 to 6 months ($ 1034), 6 to 7 months ($ 1044) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 956 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1059), 2 to 3 months ($ 1069), 3 to 4 months ($ 1063), 5 to 6 months ($ 963), 6 to 7 months ($ 1046) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1216 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1256), 3 to 4 months ($ 1327), 4 to 5 months ($ 1267), 6 to 7 months ($ 1218), 7 to 8 months ($ 1276), 8 to 9 months ($ 1272), 10 to 11 months ($ 1287) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1284 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1318), 5 to 6 months ($ 1324), 6 to 7 months ($ 1334), 7 to 8 months ($ 1385), 8 to 9 months ($ 1384), 9 to 10 months ($ 1408), 10 to 11 months ($ 1436) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1083 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1146), 5 to 6 months ($ 1127), 6 to 7 months ($ 1143), 7 to 8 months ($ 1125), 8 to 9 months ($ 1129), 10 to 11 months ($ 1155) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 868 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1034), 6 to 7 months ($ 1031), 7 to 8 months ($ 1037), 8 to 9 months ($ 968), 9 to 10 months ($ 924), 10 to 11 months ($ 973) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 837 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 856), 3 to 4 months ($ 933), 10 to 11 months ($ 890) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 906 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 940), 3 to 4 months ($ 981), 6 to 7 months ($ 974), 8 to 9 months ($ 973), 9 to 10 months ($ 956), 10 to 11 months ($ 947) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 928 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1133), 3 to 4 months ($ 1133), 4 to 5 months ($ 1109) |
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 $14. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $16 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 901 $735 to $1586 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 988 $658 to $1322 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1096 $775 to $1389 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 903 $732 to $1070 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 947 $692 to $5425 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 867 $580 to $1520 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1029 $830 to $1193 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1112 $1023 to $1181 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 966 $928 to $1003 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 954 $954 to $954 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1068 $914 to $1164 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1091 $970 to $1153 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october and december are cheaper to travel to Frankfurt. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!