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Flights from Columbus to Frankfurt

There are no direct flights from Columbus to Frankfurt. The fastest way is one stop via Washington or New York, about 9h 27m door to door (93 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 27m
CMHFRAORD

Columbus to Frankfurt at a glance

Fastest journey9h 27mVia Washington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Washington or New York

Best ways to fly from Columbus to Frankfurt

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CMH Washington (IAD) FRA
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Fri20:30 CMH21:31 IAD0h 59m connection22:30 IAD11:57 FRAUnited Airlines
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 27m
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CMH New York (EWR) FRA
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Mon17:00 CMH18:25 EWR1h 35m connection20:00 EWR08:55 FRAUnited Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 55m
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CMH Chicago (ORD) FRA
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Sun17:45 CMH17:53 ORD1h 07m connection19:00 ORD09:44 FRAUnited Airlines
47 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 59m
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CMH Orlando (MCO) FRA
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Discover Airlines, Lufthansa
Fri16:00 CMH17:53 MCO2h 07m connection20:00 MCO10:42 FRASouthwest Airlines + Discover Airlines
22 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 42m
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CMH Atlanta (ATL) FRA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~12h 40m
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CMH Charlotte (CLT) FRA
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 01m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,826 km4,239 miles
Journey time
9h 27mon current schedules
Time difference
+6hFrankfurt vs Columbus
Currency in Frankfurt
EUR
Airports
CMH, LCK → FRA, HHN

Flights from Columbus to Frankfurt: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to Frankfurt?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Washington, New York and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Frankfurt?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,826 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Frankfurt?
The best connecting points are Washington (IAD), New York (EWR), Chicago (ORD) and Orlando (MCO). United Airlines flies both legs via Washington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Frankfurt?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Frankfurt: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Frankfurt?
Frankfurt is 6 hours ahead of Columbus.

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