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LH518 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the LH518 flight operated by Lufthansa on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJO). The flight is expected to depart at 2:00 PM (local time in Frankfurt, UTC+1) and land at 6:20 PM (local time in San Jose, UTC-6) .
Tue, Nov 10
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
FRA-SJO

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 26m early
Frankfurt(FRA)
2:26 PM
Scheduled: 2:00 PM, Nov 10
Frankfurt Intl. Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 44m
San Jose(SJO)
6:49 PM
Scheduled: 7:15 PM, Nov 10
Juan Santamaría International Airport M
Check-in Counter
ZONE 12-13
Boarding Gate
Z23
Arrival Gate
20
Baggage
5
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FRA-SJO

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Frankfurt(FRA)
2:00 PM
Scheduled: 2:00 PM, Nov 12
Frankfurt Intl. Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 15m
San Jose(SJO)
6:20 PM
Scheduled: 7:15 PM, Nov 12
Juan Santamaría International Airport M
Check-in Counter
ZONE 12-13
Boarding Gate
B26
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Frankfurt(FRA)
2:00 PM
Scheduled: 2:00 PM, Nov 13
Frankfurt Intl. Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 15m
San Jose(SJO)
7:15 PM
Scheduled: 7:15 PM, Nov 13
Juan Santamaría International Airport M
Check-in Counter
ZONE 12-13
Boarding Gate
Z
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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LH447
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Denver (DEN) Frankfurt (FRA)
Scheduled: 10:55 AM
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LH518 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the LH518 flight flying from Frankfurt to San Jose on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 287 seats.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
63 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Early on average
10 minutes
Age
8m
Seats
287
Flight Distance
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Flight History for LH518

Trip.com historical records show that the last LH518 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from FRA at approximately 2:26 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in SJO at 6:49 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Nov 5 Frankfurt (FRA) San Jose (SJO) 789 2:22 PM 6:17 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Frankfurt (FRA) San Jose (SJO) 789 2:10 PM 6:17 PM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Frankfurt (FRA) San Jose (SJO) 789 2:22 PM 6:33 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Frankfurt (FRA) San Jose (SJO) 789 2:25 PM 6:44 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Frankfurt (FRA) San Jose (SJO) 789 2:26 PM 6:49 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Frankfurt (FRA) San Jose (SJO) 789 2:00 PM 6:20 PM Scheduled
Fri, Nov 13 Frankfurt (FRA) San Jose (SJO) 789 2:00 PM 7:15 PM Scheduled

LH518 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of LH518 is 63% (Late on average 28 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 10 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63 %
Late on average 28 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
57 %
30 mins late
27 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
13 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 10 minutes
Early
63 %
On time
27 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
13 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight lh518?

    Flight lh518 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 2:00 PM, arrival 7:15 PM (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight lh518 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 2:00 PM, with arrival at 7:15 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight lh518 is scheduled to depart at 2:00 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 2:00 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight lh518 is scheduled to arrive at 7:15 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:20 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight lh518, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is B26. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight lh518 is operated by Lufthansa from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJO). Typical flight time is about 12 hours15 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight lh518 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If lh518 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 2026). Contact Lufthansa or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight lh518 has not departed from Frankfurt (FRA) yet and is currently on schedule for 2:00 PM.
  • Flight lh518 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Arrival Info: San Jose Weather & Current Time

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Partly clear with thunder and rain
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18°C - 28°C
Weather forecast for your arrival day
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-7 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Frankfurt 01:20 | San Jose 18:20

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