Lufthansa
LH518 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight LH518 operated by Lufthansa from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJO) on Aug 18, 2026 has departed at 14:05 (Local time in Frankfurt, UTC+2) and is expected to arrive at 17:36 (Local time in San Jose, UTC-6) at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
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Delayed
Your flight is about 0m late.
12h
Check-in Counter
ZONE 12-13
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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En route
Your flight has departed Frankfurt and is expected to arrive in San Jose at 17:36.
12h
Check-in Counter
ZONE 12-13
Boarding Gate
B25
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
12h
Check-in Counter
ZONE 12-13
Boarding Gate
B
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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LH518 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the LH518 flight flying from Frankfurt to San Jose on 8/18/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A340-300. This aircraft has been in service for 26y, 7m.
Airbus A340-300
Punctuality (Departure)
43
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Late on average
9 minutes
Age
26y, 7m
Seats
--
Distance
--
Economy
Business
Premium Economy
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
163 cm
More legroom than on 80% of flights
52 cm
Seat width better than on 80% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
79 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
2-2-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
--
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
130°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for LH518
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Aug 8 | Frankfurt (FRA) | San Jose (SJO) | 343 | 16:02 | 19:13 | Arrived |
| Tue, Aug 11 | Frankfurt (FRA) | San Jose (SJO) | 343 | 14:01 | 17:48 | Arrived |
| Thu, Aug 13 | Frankfurt (FRA) | San Jose (SJO) | 343 | 14:28 | 17:56 | Arrived |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Frankfurt (FRA) | San Jose (SJO) | 343 | 14:34 | 17:42 | Arrived |
| Mon, Aug 17 | Frankfurt (FRA) | San Jose (SJO) | 343 | 13:35 | 17:06 | Delayed |
| Tue, Aug 18 | Frankfurt (FRA) | San Jose (SJO) | 343 | 14:05 | 17:36 | En route |
| Thu, Aug 20 | Frankfurt (FRA) | San Jose (SJO) | 343 | 13:35 | 17:35 | Scheduled |
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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 43% (Late on average 40 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 9 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
43
%
Late on average
40 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
43
%
30 mins late
43
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
3
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
9 minutes
Early
40
%
On time
47
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
3
%
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