Lufthansa is Germany's flag carrier and one of Europe's largest airlines, operating from dual hubs at Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC) to over 200 destinations worldwide. A founding Star Alliance member, Lufthansa is consistently rated among the world's best airlines for service quality, with premium First Class suites on select routes and a comprehensive Miles & More loyalty program. FaresMatch compares Lufthansa fares with United, Swiss, and all available options to find the best deal for your Europe or international trip.
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FrankfurtShoulder seasonJFK → FRANew York – Frankfurt- Flight time
- 7h 30m nonstop
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- Lufthansa
$350
MunichSpring travelORD → MUCChicago – Munich- Flight time
- 9h nonstop
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- Lufthansa
$380
LondonBook earlyFRA → LHRFrankfurt – London- Flight time
- 1h 30m nonstop
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- Lufthansa
$99
RomeFall travelMUC → FCOMunich – Rome- Flight time
- 1h 30m nonstop
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- Lufthansa
$89
Cape TownWinter travelFRA → CPTFrankfurt – Cape Town- Flight time
- 11h nonstop
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- Lufthansa
$520
BangkokMidweek dealFRA → BKKFrankfurt – Bangkok- Flight time
- 11h nonstop
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- Lufthansa
$450
Lufthansa hubs
Long-haul network
FRA Frankfurt (main hub)
Lufthansa's primary hub and one of Europe's busiest airports — gateway to 150+ destinations worldwide.
MUC Munich
Lufthansa's second hub — strong network to Southern Europe, Middle East, and Asia with excellent connection facilities.
→ Europe European network
Lufthansa Group (including Swiss, Austrian, Brussels Airlines) covers virtually every European destination.
→ Africa/Asia Long-haul network
Strong Africa and Asia networks from Frankfurt and Munich — competitive with Emirates and Qatar on many routes.
Tips for booking Lufthansa flights
Frankfurt is Lufthansa's larger hub with more connection options, but Munich often has shorter minimum connection times and a more pleasant transit experience. Compare both when booking multi-city European itineraries.
Lufthansa is a Star Alliance founding member. United MileagePlus members earn miles on Lufthansa flights and can redeem for Lufthansa award seats — often good value for Business Class to Europe.
Lufthansa's best transatlantic fares appear 2 to 4 months before departure. January and February typically offer the lowest prices for spring and summer Europe travel.
Frequently asked questions
What alliance is Lufthansa in?
Lufthansa is a founding member of Star Alliance. Miles & More (Lufthansa's loyalty program) earns and redeems on United, Swiss, Austrian, Singapore Airlines, and other Star Alliance partners.
Does Lufthansa fly nonstop from the U.S.?
Yes — Lufthansa operates nonstops from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, Boston, and other U.S. cities to Frankfurt and Munich.
Is Lufthansa a good airline?
Lufthansa is consistently rated among the world's best airlines. Business Class offers lie-flat seats and excellent dining. Economy service is competitive with other major European carriers. The Lufthansa Group includes Swiss, Austrian, and Brussels Airlines.
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