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transatlantic · 11h 10m · 9,344 km

Los Angeles to Frankfurt

Lufthansa is your only nonstop · 3 cabins reviewed

In business class, Lufthansa's Business Class (Allegris) (787-9) dominates the field with a 8.6/10.In premium economy, Lufthansa's Premium Economy (787-9) edges out the field with a 5.7/10.

How we score → Last updated June 2026

Quick pick

Best business class:clear winner

Fly Lufthansa. It has a wider seat (22" vs 20.5") and a private suite.

A noticeably better product that justifies the pick.

Best premium economy:close call

Fly Lufthansa. It has a bigger screen (15.6" vs 12").

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best economy:close call

Fly Lufthansa. It has a bigger screen (12" vs 9").

If prices are similar, go with this one.

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Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 50" pitchAvg. reliability

Longer bed + Suite with door + Wider seat

8.6

Excellent

Seat 9.0·Amenity 7.9

Lie-flat · 2-2-2 · 64" pitchAvg. reliability

6.7

Good

Seat 5.9·Amenity 7.9

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You might get a different plane on Lufthansa: 787-9 (8.6) vs 747-8 (6.7). The 787-9 is noticeably better. Look for it when booking.

Data verified June 2026

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No competing nonstop on LAX ↔ FRA. These routes from the same airports have multiple carriers to compare.

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In business class, Lufthansa's Business Class (Allegris) (787-9) dominates the field with a 8.6/10.
In premium economy, Lufthansa's Premium Economy (787-9) edges out the field with a 5.7/10.
In economy, Lufthansa's Economy (787-9) edges out the field with a 4.8/10.

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Frequently asked

What are the best seats in Lufthansa Business Class on LAX-FRA?

Best: Upper deck (2-2 layout) is quieter and more intimate. Avoid: Window seats on lower deck lack direct aisle access in 2-2-2. Pre-Allegris: 2-2-2 lower deck (48 seats), 2-2 upper deck (32 seats). No direct aisle access from window. Only 1 of 19 aircraft has partial Allegris (lower deck only). Upper deck is still old product through 2027.

What are the best seats in Lufthansa Premium Economy on LAX-FRA?

Best: Window pairs for 2-across. Avoid: Center inner seats. 2-4-2 premium economy. Enhanced meals with alcohol.

What are the best seats in Lufthansa Economy on LAX-FRA?

Best: Upper deck economy rows for smaller, quieter cabin. Avoid: Last rows near lavatories. 3-4-3 lower deck, smaller upper deck section. Free wifi.

What are the best seats in Lufthansa Business Class (Allegris) on LAX-FRA?

Best: Extra Long Bed seat for 87-inch bed length. Five seat types: Suite (door), Extra Space, Extra Long Bed (87 in), window privacy, center couple. 27-inch IFE is industry-leading. Only 28 seats makes this a small, premium cabin.

What are the best seats in Lufthansa Premium Economy on LAX-FRA?

Best: Window pairs for 2-across privacy. Avoid: Center middle seat. 2-3-2 premium economy — better than 2-4-2. No quad center block.

What are the best seats in Lufthansa Economy on LAX-FRA?

Best: Extra legroom rows at 33.9-inch pitch. Avoid: Last rows near lavatories. 3-3-3 economy. Free wifi. Extra legroom rows available.