Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Frankfurt (FRA) flights
An economy award from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Frankfurt (FRA) starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Lufthansa, plus taxes and fees from $65.60. One airline flies nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Frankfurt (FRA): Lufthansa. The two airports are 4,268 miles (6,868 km) apart. Lufthansa is in Star Alliance. There are also 33 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dublin, London and Boston and more.
How many miles RDU to FRA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Lufthansa | 27,500 | $65.60–1,035.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Lufthansa | 30,000 | $54 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Lufthansa | 32,500 | $65.60–1,035.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Lufthansa | 34,000 | $65.60–1,035.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Lufthansa | 42,500 | $71.61–76.11 |
| United MileagePlusOn Lufthansa | 44,000 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Lufthansa | 50,000 | $60.40–950.40 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Lufthansa | 55,000 | $65.60–1,035.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Lufthansa | 55,000 | $15.60–1,105.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from RDU to FRA
- LufthansaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book RDU to FRA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Lufthansa
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Lufthansa
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Lufthansa
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Lufthansa
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Lufthansa
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Lufthansa
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Lufthansa
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Lufthansa
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Lufthansa
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Lufthansa
- United MileagePlusBooks Lufthansa
RDU to FRA with one stop
33 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via London (LHR)American Airlines, then British Airways, Lufthansa and 1 more
- Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Lufthansa and Condor
- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Discover Airlines
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
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- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Reykjavik (KEF)Icelandair the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
RDU to FRA: common questions
How many miles does RDU to FRA cost?
In economy it starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Lufthansa, plus taxes and fees from $65.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (30,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (32,500) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (34,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from RDU to FRA?
Lufthansa (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Frankfurt (FRA).
How far is Raleigh/Durham from Frankfurt by plane?
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Frankfurt (FRA) are 4,268 miles (6,868 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book RDU to FRA award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Raleigh/Durham and Frankfurt?
The most direct connections are through Dublin (DUB), London (LHR), Boston (BOS), New York (JFK) and Philadelphia (PHL). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aer Lingus through Dublin.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.