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Cheapest round-trip
$775
Typical prices: $824-$1,380
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/6Sat 12/15
IAD - FRA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$826
Typical prices: $1,094-$1,608
Lufthansa
Thu 12/6Sat 12/15
IAD - FRA • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
Lufthansa Premium Economy adds 50% more space and an extra checked bag.
United Premium Plus adds legroom; Lufthansa Economy includes meals and drinks.
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You can fly direct with United Airlines and Lufthansa. Average duration is 7h 49m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 29% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $704 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 33m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main (WAS-FRA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main

Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 10:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 50m1 stop Istanbul
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6:45 pm - 11:45 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 00m1 stop Istanbul
$775Turkish Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 15
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1:30 pm - 9:30 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
14h 00m1 stop Istanbul
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6:50 am - 7:25 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
18h 35m1 stop Istanbul
$775Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 22 - Thu, Apr 1
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6:25 pm - 10:40 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
23h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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6:05 am - 3:10 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 05m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
$775TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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12:35 pm - 7:45 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
25h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Kastrup Copenhagen
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10:30 am - 5:15 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 45m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$779Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 10
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12:35 pm - 2:30 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
19h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Kastrup Copenhagen
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10:30 am - 5:15 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 45m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$779Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 8
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9:40 am - 12:10 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-FRA Frankfurt am Main
20h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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1:05 pm - 10:38 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
15h 33m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$782Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:00 am - 12:10 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-FRA Frankfurt am Main
24h 10m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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1:05 pm - 10:38 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
15h 33m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$785Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 9
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
10:30 pm - 10:40 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 10m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
1:25 pm - 8:30 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 05m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
$793TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
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7:40 pm - 12:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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1:05 pm - 6:30 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 25m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
$797Icelandair
Sun, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 12
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7:40 pm - 12:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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1:05 pm - 6:30 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 25m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
$806Icelandair
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main flights

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

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main typically range from $824 to $1,380. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $775, on Turkish Airlines.

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

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main route, averaging $957 round-trip. Other Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main routes average $1,116, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main at $770 round-trip.
•December ($1,336) and October ($1,161) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 73% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 41% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and IAD

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 Madden

Expert on FRA

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.

Key details for Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$277
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 23% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main

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

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main 
NandiniFlew with Lufthansa-Aug 2026
Worth paying for the extra legroom in economy. The regular economy seating in UA is too cramped for a long haul flight
KarenFlew with Lufthansa-Jul 2026
I wish I'd know how big the airport was so I couldn't have booked assistance since I've got asthma. It was not good rushing through in the heat trying to get to the gate in an unformilliar airport.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Apr 2026
Except for food, I definitely recommend flying Lufthansa. Jut to be better prepared, I would pack food if you take the flight from IAD to Frankfurt.
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa-Jan 2026
Sadly since I never could reschedule that flight I don’t know but maybe when possible allow more than a 2 hour layover if there is a possibility of bad weather.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Mar 2024
Pay extra for a little better seating. Definitely worth it

Your Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 1:19 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 5:59 am.

    The flight takes about 7h 49m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main?

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main takes 7h 49m, covering 4,055 miles.

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

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main range from $824 to $1,380, with an average of $1,082 over the past 12 months. Anything below $824 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $1,082 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $704 round-trip via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), compared to $1,307 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $71–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main flights?

    Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main flights:

    • Lufthansa
    • United Airlines
    • Thai Airways

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $500, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available in Frankfurt am Main?

    Since Frankfurt am Main is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) — daily rates averaging $48:

    • Wheego
    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Hertz

    Near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) — daily rates averaging $48:

    • Flex To Go
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • keddy by Europcar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), with arrivals available at Frankfurt am Main area airports such as Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main pass through?

    One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main most commonly connect through:

    • Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Dublin (DUB) - 12% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,003 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,203, a difference of $200.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main?

    2 airlines operate flights between Washington, D.C. and Frankfurt am Main. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • Lufthansa

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main?

    Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 33m, compared with 11h 17m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) and 11h 44m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Frankfurt am Main?

    Frankfurt am Main is 6 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. (Central European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Frankfurt am Main?

    Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main are Römerberg, Konstablerwache and Oper Frankfurt. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main flights?

    Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main flights:

    • Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Thai Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,003, about $200 less than Friday fares (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 41% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main trip for February. Fares historically average $770 round-trip in that month - typically $566 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $704 round-trip on this route - about $603 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

    • Intercityhotel Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3
    • Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport By IHG
    • Meininger Hotel Frankfurt/Main Flughafen

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

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt am Main, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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