Lufthansa LH518 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the LH518 flight operated by Lufthansa on May 26, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJO). The flight is expected to depart at 13:35 (local time in Frankfurt, UTC+2) and arrive at 17:35 (local time in San Jose, UTC-6) .
Sat, May 23
Tue, May 26
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
12h
Check-in Counter
ZONE 12-13
Boarding Gate
Z
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
12h
Check-in Counter
ZONE 12-13
Boarding Gate
B
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
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LH518 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the LH518 flight from Frankfurt to San Jose on 5/26/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A340-300. This aircraft has been in service for 25y, 8m. The aircraft has 279 seats.
Airbus A340-300
Punctuality (Departure)
70%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87%
Late on average
4 minutes
Age
25y, 8m
Seats
279
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
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Legroom
43 cm
Seat width better than on 20% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
163 cm
More legroom than on 20% of flights
52 cm
Seat width better than on 20% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
2-2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
130°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for LH518
Trip.com historical records show that the last LH518 flight departed on Sat, May 23 from FRA at approximately 13:35. This flight is expected to arrrive in SJO at 17:35.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, May 12 | Frankfurt (FRA) | San Jose (SJO) | 343 | 13:59 | 17:12 | Arrived |
| Thu, May 14 | Frankfurt (FRA) | San Jose (SJO) | 343 | 13:35 | 17:35 | Scheduled |
| Sat, May 16 | Frankfurt (FRA) | San Jose (SJO) | 343 | 13:35 | 17:35 | Scheduled |
| Tue, May 19 | Frankfurt (FRA) | San Jose (SJO) | 343 | 13:35 | 17:35 | Scheduled |
| Thu, May 21 | Frankfurt (FRA) | San Jose (SJO) | 343 | 13:35 | 17:35 | Scheduled |
| Sat, May 23 | Frankfurt (FRA) | San Jose (SJO) | 343 | 13:35 | 17:35 | Scheduled |
| Tue, May 26 | 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 last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of LH518 is 70% (Late on average 27 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 4 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70%
Late on average 27 minutes
Early
0%
On time
70%
30 mins late
30%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87%
Late on average 4 minutes
Early
33%
On time
53%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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