Frankfurt to New York flights
Direct and connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Frankfurt to New York take?
Flight time from Frankfurt (FRA) to New York (JFK) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Frankfurt to New York?
Airline availability for FRA to JFK changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to New York?
Direct (nonstop) availability on FRA to JFK varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Lufthansa5-yr attributed events: 2Last 90 days: none recorded
- TAM Brazilian Airlines5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- Singapore Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- Delta Air Lines5-yr attributed events: 52Last 90 days: none recorded
- Condor Flugdienst5-yr attributed events: 4Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| TAM Brazilian Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Singapore Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Delta Air Lines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Condor Flugdienst | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning FRA → JFK
FRA to JFK is a long-haul route of 6,189 km (3,846 mi). See the return JFK → FRA route.
Alternative airports near Frankfurt: Egelsbach (QEF) — 10 km, Wiesbaden (WIE) — 17 km, Hanau (ZNF) — 33 km.
Alternative airports near New York: New York (LGA) — 17 km, New York (JRB) — 21 km, New York (JRA) — 23 km.