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$396 Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip
$555
Overall average: $579
Icelandair
목 2/19수 3/4
FRA - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$643
Typical prices: $615-$776
Lufthansa
일 2/15일 3/1
FRA - IAD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C. (FRA-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.

목, 2월 19 - 수, 3월 4
Icelandair Logo
1:05 pm - 6:40 pm
FRA
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BWI
11h 35m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
7:40 pm - 12:05 pm
BWI
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FRA
10h 25m
1 stop
$555Icelandair
목, 4월 30 - 토, 5월 16
Icelandair Logo
2:00 pm - 7:25 pm
FRA
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BWI
11h 25m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
8:30 pm - 1:00 pm
BWI
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FRA
10h 30m
1 stop
$563Icelandair
수, 4월 15 - 수, 4월 29
Icelandair Logo
2:00 pm - 7:25 pm
FRA
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BWI
11h 25m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
8:30 pm - 4:20 pm
BWI
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FRA
13h 50m
1 stop
$564Icelandair
목, 2월 19 - 수, 3월 4
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 5:15 pm
FRA
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IAD
12h 00m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 2:30 pm
IAD
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FRA
12h 00m
1 stop
$591Scandinavian Airlines
일, 2월 15 - 일, 3월 1
British Airways Logo
7:25 am - 8:30 pm
FRA
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IAD
19h 05m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
2:03 pm - 8:50 am
IAD
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FRA
12h 47m
1 stop
$592British Airways
화, 3월 3 - 금, 4월 17
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 5:15 pm
FRA
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IAD
26h 45m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 2:35 pm
IAD
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FRA
12h 15m
1 stop
$593Scandinavian Airlines
토, 2월 21 - 수, 2월 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 9:30 pm
FRA
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DCA
16h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:34 pm - 2:05 pm
DCA
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FRA
15h 31m
2 stops
$623Multiple Airlines
수, 3월 4 - 수, 3월 11
British Airways Logo
10:50 am - 11:59 pm
FRA
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DCA
19h 09m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:14 pm - 2:05 pm
DCA
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FRA
14h 51m
2 stops
$634British Airways
수, 4월 15 - 수, 4월 29
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 4:34 pm
FRA
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DCA
15h 34m
2 stops
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11:48 am - 9:00 am
DCA
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FRA
15h 12m
2 stops
$639Delta
수, 4월 15 - 수, 4월 29
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 4:34 pm
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DCA
15h 34m
2 stops
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11:48 am - 9:00 am
DCA
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15h 12m
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$640Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. departing in February.

What is the cheapest Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. costs $672 on the route between Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C., Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Washington, D.C. back to Frankfurt am Main, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. is April, where tickets cost $587 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $854 and $795 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C.?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $540 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C., you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.

 
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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$396
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C. 
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa
FRA
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IAD
Nov 2025
Pack a jacket since you need to deplane in the open to get a shuttle to main airport
ROSSFlew with Lufthansa
FRA
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IAD
Jun 2025
Download the LH Entertainment app before the flight so you can watch content on your personal devices.
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa
FRA
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IAD
Aug 2024
Make sure there is more time in between your flights
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa
FRA
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IAD
Apr 2024
Take more time than you think you need to get through customs. 2 hours isn’t enough.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
FRA
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IAD
May 2024
Frankfurt airport falls short in customer service and care, particularly during the multiple security checks, making it challenging for travelers to navigate efficiently. With layovers of less than three hours, there’s a significant risk of missing connecting flights due to the airport’s procedures.

FAQs for booking Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C. flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. was $396 for a one-way ticket and $555 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Frankfurt am Main and Washington, D.C.?

    A passport is required to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C..

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.?

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from Frankfurt am Main. You’ll be landing in one of Washington, D.C.’s 2 airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C. flight route: Lufthansa, United Airlines, Delta, KLM, Air France, and Virgin Atlantic.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Frankfurt am Main and Washington, D.C., with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C., United Airlines or Icelandair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines and Icelandair. With an average price for the route of $794 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Icelandair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $523 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Frankfurt am Main is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Frankfurt am Main with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Frankfurt am Main up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $717 or less one-way and $700 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9236 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.6Food
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Great other than a couple very drunk guys that for a while kept bumping my seat from behind. The staff did their best to control them. Even refused serving them alcohol and allowed the gal sitting next to them to move.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
FRA - IAD
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Great other than a couple very drunk guys that for a while kept bumping my seat from behind. The staff did their best to control them. Even refused serving them alcohol and allowed the gal sitting next to them to move.

Good crew. Boarding delays. Almost two hours wait for the bags in DC.

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Safe made to destination. Late to start at GVA for icy reasons but we fought our next fly.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

l really enjoy very much the flight was very pleasant

An international flight on an apron is pretty unusual in my 40 years of traveling. Departure delay. Luggage despite over an hour connection did not make it to the flight. Actually still in Germany. My luggage was not moved until I reached my final destination despite knowing it to be left in Germany upon my arrival in Chicago. The service left me a little off, both going and returning from Europe. Light on in the cabin even during a night flight and lots of traffic no matter what. Maybe passengers want more service? As a frequent traveler i just want to be able to sleep, the food will be better at the destination anyway. So since the cabin crew woke me up I asked for a cocktail, I did not get the best response although sitting in row 20 premium economy. I usually fly premium economy or business and my 2 flight to Europe in 2025 with United both had luggage delays and other minor issues. American flights to Australia, Canada and Europe went smoothly and Premium plus feels very much like business light. Is United Club becoming a waste and Silver/Gold levels another waste??

Overall satisfied and would fly with them again. They could improve the check-in efficiency at BOS, we got backed up because it seemed there were passengers requiring much more time for check in.

The customer service was unbeatable from the wheelchair assist team to the flight attendants. The pilot also did an excellent job managing the turbulence.

Again, we paid $ 328.00 for specific seats are were assigned those seats.

Never again. Terrible hospitality and human decency for an international flight. No food, no snacks, no beverages, blankets, pillows, limited entertainment. Tiny seats without any cushion and some do not even recline. I was shocked that they did not charge for seat belts. Never in my life have I witness asking for "spare change" for charity before landing on both legs of the flight. Icelandair can contribute on their own to said, so called, children's charity with the money saved from providing 3 centimeters of tea and water to hungry and dehydrated passengers.

Having been prepared for paying for everything on board other than water, coffee and tea the service was OK. Food and drink is expensive but the food was OK if limited in scope. Plane was clean and obviously well serviced. After complaining about having to walk in wind and rain to a get a bus to the airport the same thing happened at Portland. I’m sure you could get a terminal gate flight, complimentary food and drink for not much more money without traipsing through rain and slush in Reykjavik. Not bad but not great.

They had a 4 hour delay and left my luggage in Iceland and it didn’t arrive in Portland until 11/1

The boarding process seem to take longer than necessary, resulting in a 20+ minute delay

It was too cold in the plane my feet froze

Service was excellent. Food and drinks were very good except for a greasy lump of a donut at the end of the flight that left us both feeling internally disgusted.

Seat was hard and uncomfortable and the temperature too warm and uncomfortable.

Not great - seats were very narrow and food was terrible.

Some of the crew was sassy and not super helpful. The food was okay, but it seems like they were all unprepared compared to my flight I did from JFK to Frankfurt

I don’t understand how they charge as much as they do for such a poor experience

Lufthansa flight LH04414 from Munich to Washington DC, was fine. Efficient and safe!

I wish the plane had pod seating for business class. I had a window seat (8K) and I had to climb over the person sitting on the aisle when I needed to get up. Also there is no partition between the seats for privacy when sleeping. The Asian airlines have much nicer business class seating. Their seats are wider for better comfort when sleeping.

Bumpy ride, not Lufthansa‘s fault. Crew managed a situation over a back rest to far down well. It was two iles behind me. The person putting the seat down, against the other person’s knees, was quite rude and belligerent and needed to be told in a no nonsense matter to stopp. Male flight attendant did good job.

Booked seats (paid extra) online and found they didn’t exist on the flight. We were then separated from the rest of our party. Given seats in the very back of the plane. We will not fly Discover or Lufthansa again. We will not book flights or travel through Kayak again!

Had a few open seats and could use it for a great rest ful journey

It was very good. Service was friendly and efficient, and food was good.

Airline food is airline food, but the plane was wonderful and the seating comfort outstanding. One of my best flights in quite a while.

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