Flights Frankfurt → Philadelphia
FRA → PHL
Route overview
The flight route connects Frankfurt and Philadelphia, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Airbus A330-200, Boeing 767, Airbus A340-300, and Boeing 767-200. The destination airport in Philadelphia sees over 28 million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Philadelphia (PHL) route is operated by American Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.1/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Philadelphia the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Philadelphia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Philadelphia (PHL) heads north-west for about 6,339 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 21m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Philadelphia it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating FRA-PHL
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Frequently asked questions about FRA-PHL
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: American Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Frankfurt-Philadelphia route is about 6,339 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
