$408 Cheap Flights from Washington (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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Cheap Flights from Washington to Frankfurt (IAD-FRA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $408 for one-way flights and $521 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

TAP Portugal
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
IAD
Washington
FRA
Frankfurt
$521 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$521
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select TAP Portugal flight, departing Fri, Apr 17 from Washington to Frankfurt, returning Sun, Apr 19, priced at $521 found 5 days ago
Icelandair
Sat, Dec 6 - Fri, Dec 12
IAD
Washington
FRA
Frankfurt
$547 Roundtrip, just found
$547
Roundtrip
just found
Select Icelandair flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from Washington to Frankfurt, returning Fri, Dec 12, priced at $547 just found
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Feb 5
IAD
Washington
FRA
Frankfurt
$578 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$578
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jan 25 from Washington to Frankfurt, returning Thu, Feb 5, priced at $578 found 3 hours ago
Delta
Mon, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 31
IAD
Washington
FRA
Frankfurt
$614 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$614
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Mar 16 from Washington to Frankfurt, returning Tue, Mar 31, priced at $614 found 11 hours ago
Aer Lingus
Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 19
IAD
Washington
FRA
Frankfurt
$623 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$623
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Washington to Frankfurt, returning Wed, Nov 19, priced at $623 found 6 days ago
Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 13
IAD
Washington
FRA
Frankfurt
$626 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$626
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Sun, Dec 28 from Washington to Frankfurt, returning Tue, Jan 13, priced at $626 found 4 hours ago
KLM
Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 26
IAD
Washington
FRA
Frankfurt
$667 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$667
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Mon, Feb 9 from Washington to Frankfurt, returning Thu, Feb 26, priced at $667 found 13 hours ago
Air France
Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Feb 5
IAD
Washington
FRA
Frankfurt
$672 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$672
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Air France flight, departing Sun, Jan 25 from Washington to Frankfurt, returning Thu, Feb 5, priced at $672 found 3 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Sat, Mar 21
IAD
Washington
FRA
Frankfurt
$707 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$707
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 19 from Washington to Frankfurt, returning Sat, Mar 21, priced at $707 found 11 hours ago
British Airways
Wed, Dec 24 - Fri, Dec 26
IAD
Washington
FRA
Frankfurt
$778 Roundtrip, just found
$778
Roundtrip
just found
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Dec 24 from Washington to Frankfurt, returning Fri, Dec 26, priced at $778 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $452 - $936 per traveler.

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Select flight to Frankfurt Intl. FRA. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 12 minutes. Flights from $602
FRA
Frankfurt Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center12 min
Flights from $602
Flights from Washington (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)
Origin airport
Washington Dulles Intl.
Destination airport
Frankfurt Intl.
Airlines serving
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Delta, ITA Airways, Iberia, Icelandair, KLM, Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc, Scandinavian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic
Roundtrip price
$520
Distance
4068 mi
Average flight time
13 hours 48 mins

Washington to Frankfurt Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Washington to Frankfurt

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Washington to Frankfurt are during the month of April. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Washington to Frankfurt with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Washington to Frankfurt

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Washington to Frankfurt: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Washington to Frankfurt

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Washington to Frankfurt in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $408 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Washington to Frankfurt flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Washington to Frankfurt airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) cost?
Secure a cheap one-way flight from $408 or cheap return flight from $521 from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA)?
April is the most affordable month to fly from IAD to FRA. Timing your trip outside of the busy season is often the key to finding a great deal.
Which airlines fly direct from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA)?
You can travel nonstop from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) on a United Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA)?
While prices may vary depending on your travel dates, Lufthansa and United Airlines are popular options for flights between Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) and Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA). You can also compare carriers on Expedia and use the "Sort by" filter to find the lowest-priced ticket for your IAD to FRA flight.
How many flights per day from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA)?
Daily, an average of 2 direct flights take off from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA). Pick the departure time that best fits your schedule.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA)?
More passengers fly between IAD and FRA at 5 PM than at any other time. Prefer a quieter experience? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and it's possible you'll save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from IAD to FRA?
If you travel on a Friday, you'll get the largest range of choices for flights from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA).
What is the earliest flight from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA)?
Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)'s first flight to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) departs at approximately 5:20PM UTC-5. With a total journey time of 7h 50m, you'll land at around 7:10AM UTC+1.
How long does it take to fly from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA)?
It takes about 7 hours and 43 minutes to fly the 4,100 mi from IAD to FRA.
What is the best time to fly from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA)?
To avoid possible delays on the Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) route, aim to travel before 3 PM. Departures after this hour have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Frankfurt from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)?
Explore your flight options from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA). This is the only airport in Frankfurt you can jet into if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) last-minute?
Waiting until just before your trip to book your flight from IAD to FRA generally means paying more. While you may find some last-minute deals, they aren't always guaranteed. Keep your travel schedule open to maximize your chances of landing a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book an IAD to FRA flight and hotel package?
You'll generally save money by securing an IAD to FRA flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's easy to manage it all in one place. Once you've selected your ideal flights and accommodations, you can add extras such as car rentals, tours and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA)?
If you booked your IAD to FRA flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without fees. Depending on the airline and the fare type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal for further details.

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