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Flights from Frankfurt to Columbus

There are no direct flights from Frankfurt to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or New York, about 10h 47m door to door (64 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 47m
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Frankfurt to Columbus at a glance

Fastest journey10h 47mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or New York

Best ways to fly from Frankfurt to Columbus

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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FRA Chicago (ORD) CMH
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines
Sat13:00 FRA14:49 ORD0h 56m connection15:45 ORD17:47 CMHUnited Airlines
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 47m
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FRA New York (EWR) CMH
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Sun11:45 FRA13:54 EWR1h 21m connection15:15 EWR16:40 CMHUnited Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 55m
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FRA Washington (IAD) CMH
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Mon13:45 FRA16:31 IAD1h 14m connection17:45 IAD18:52 CMHLufthansa + United Airlines
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 07m
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FRA Charlotte (CLT) CMH
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun09:30 FRA12:43 CLT1h 02m connection13:45 CLT14:45 CMHAmerican Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 15m
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FRA Atlanta (ATL) CMH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Thu10:45 FRA14:30 ATL1h 15m connection15:45 ATL17:04 CMHDelta Air Lines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 19m
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FRA Detroit (DTW) CMH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, SkyWest
Fri11:30 FRA14:19 DTW5h 41m connection20:00 DTW20:43 CMHDelta Air Lines + Republic Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 13m
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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
10h 47mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hColumbus vs Frankfurt
Currency in Columbus
USD
Airports
FRA, HHN → CMH, LCK

Flights from Frankfurt to Columbus: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, New York and Washington. 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 Frankfurt to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,826 km.
Where do you change planes between Frankfurt and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), New York (EWR), Washington (IAD) and Charlotte (CLT). Lufthansa flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Frankfurt and Columbus?
Frankfurt: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Columbus?
Columbus is 6 hours behind Frankfurt.

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