Which US Routes Is German Leisure Carrier Condor Serving This Quarter?

German leisure carrier Condor Airlines is bolstering its transatlantic presence in the final quarter of 2024, serving multiple routes between the United States and Germany. Known for offering competitive long-haul services to leisure destinations, Condor’s US routes connect key American cities to its primary German hub in Frankfurt.

Seasonal schedule changes for US-Germany routes

The last quarter of the year—October, November, and December—features a transition from Condor’s summer to winter schedule, which influences flight frequencies and availability across US-Germany routes. In October, Condor operates at a higher frequency, aligning with the tail end of the summer schedule to meet pre-holiday demand.

Thrifty Travelers noted on its website that Condor is different from traditional airlines, such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, or even fellow German carrier Lufthansa. It’s focused on everyday vacationers and leisure travel. Condor only runs many routes during the summer, while other major routes to cities like New York City scale back to just a few flights a week once peak summer ends.

As the winter schedule takes effect in November and December, the airline adjusts to lower seasonal demand, reducing flight frequencies on most routes while maintaining essential connections to accommodate holiday travelers. This seasonal shift allows Condor to optimize capacity and adapt to varying travel patterns throughout the quarter.

Condor’s route overview from the U.S. to Germany

The airline has planned 426 flights throughout the fall and winter months, according to Cirium, an aviation analytics company. The carrier uses the Airbus 330neo aircraft with 310 seats on each trip, covering seven major US cities. Condor’s schedule does see some shifts from month to month, with certain routes reducing frequency in November and December and others temporarily dropping off.

Frankfurt (FRA) – San Francisco (SFO)

• Flight number: DE2096, DE2097
• October: 27 flights, offering over 8,370 seats and generating around 47.7 million ASMs.
• November: No flights scheduled.
• December: No flights scheduled.
• Overview: Frankfurt Hahn Airport to San Francisco International Airport was a key connection for travelers in California in October, bridging leisure and family trips to Europe. This route has the most flights in October. However, the lack of service in November and December marks a seasonal pause.

Frankfurt (FRA) – Seattle (SEA)

• Flight number: DE2032, DE2033
• October: 23 flights, with 7,130 seats and 36.4 million ASMs.
• November: Reduced to 12 flights per month, providing 4,030 seats and nearly 19.5 million ASMs.
• December: 13 flights per month, providing 3,720 seats and nearly 19 million ASMs.
• Overview: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport remains central to Condor’s US network, with a consistent service that caters to Pacific Northwest travelers looking for direct access to Europe, especially during the holiday travel season. This is also the only destination on the West Coast that Condor serves in November and December.

Frankfurt (FRA) – Miami (MIA)

• Flight number: DE2044, DE2045
• October: 14 flights, offering 4,340 seats and nearly 21 million ASMs.
• November: 13 flights, with about 4,030 seats and nearly 19.5 million ASMs.
• December: Maintains 13 flights, with about 4,030 seats and nearly 19.5 million ASMs.
• Overview: The route connecting Miami International Airport is a staple in Condor’s winter schedule, serving South Florida travelers seeking European connections. As announced in March, Miami joined New York (JFK), Seattle, and Toronto as gateways that have gone from seasonal to year-round service.

Frankfurt (FRA) –Los Angeles (LAX)

• Flight number: DE2080/2086, DE2081/2087
• October: 22 flights, providing 6,820 seats and around 39.6 million ASMs.
• November: No flights scheduled.
• December: No flights scheduled.
• Overview: The Los Angeles International Airport – Frankfurt route supports high demand from Southern California travelers. Like the San Francisco–Frankfurt route, this one only operates throughout the summer, ending in October.

Frankfurt (FRA) – Las Vegas (LAS)

• Flight number: DE2062, DE2063
• October: 14 flights, with 4,340 seats and nearly 24.2 million ASMs.
• November: No flights scheduled.
• December: No flights scheduled.
• Overview: Condor’s Las Vegas McCarran International Airport– Frankfurt route caters to travelers drawn to Las Vegas as a leisure destination, as well as Europeans seeking winter holidays in the US desert city. Like the routes from Frankurt to California, this one only operates throughout the summer, ending in October.

Frankfurt (FRA) – New York (JFK)

• October: 24 flights, totaling 7,440 seats and close to 29 million ASMs.
• November: Reduces to 18 flights, with 5,580 seats and 21.5 million ASMs.
• December: Reduces to 17 flights, with 5,270 seats and slightly over 20 million ASMs.
• Overview: On top of the year-round service, the New York JFK Airport-Frankfurt route is essential for travelers in the Northeast, providing frequent options for both business and leisure trips during the holiday season.

Düsseldorf (DUS) – New York (JFK)

• October: 3 flights, totaling 930 seats and nearly 3.5 million ASMs.
• November: No flights scheduled.
• December: No flights scheduled.
• Overview: This seasonal route caters to travelers seeking connections to Dusseldorf, a gateway into Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region. This is the only route that goes beyond Frankfurt, the center of Condor. It’s absent in November and December, only serving during the summer schedule.

Condor’s Airbus A330neo

Condo currently has 17 Airbus A330-900neos, according to Planespotters.net. Configured with 310 seats, the A330-900neo features a three-class layout tailored to meet diverse passenger needs: 30 lie-flat Business Class seats, 64 Premium Economy seats, and 216 Economy seats.

This new cabin design, unveiled in 2022, offers a modernized travel experience and aligns with Condor’s mission to provide comfort and efficiency on long-haul routes. The A330-900neo is set to replace older Boeing 767-300ERs, enhancing Condor’s operational efficiency and environmental performance.