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Flight deals from Washington D.C. to Frankfurt am Main

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Frankfurt am Main Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,012. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Frankfurt.$888 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $888, select.
Frankfurt.$899 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $899, select.
Frankfurt.$904 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $904, select.
Frankfurt.$904 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $904, select.
Frankfurt.$904 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $904, select.
Frankfurt.$904 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $904, select.
Frankfurt.$904 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $904, select.
Frankfurt.$904 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $904, select.
Frankfurt.$904 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $904, select.
Frankfurt.$905 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $905, select.
Frankfurt.$906 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $906, select.
Frankfurt.$906 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $906, select.
Frankfurt.$906 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $906, select.
Frankfurt.$906 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $906, select.
Frankfurt.$996 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $996, select.
Frankfurt.$996 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $996, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Frankfurt am Main

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Frankfurt am Main flights are currently cheapest in September.
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from $1,133
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Washington D.C. to Frankfurt am Main: Alternative routes

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Washington D.C. to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$888
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time7 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week94

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Frankfurt am Main: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Frankfurt am Main is $888. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Frankfurt am Main.
Lufthansa, Air Canada and United fly direct from Washington D.C. to Frankfurt am Main.
As of July 2026, there are 94 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Frankfurt am Main.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Frankfurt am Main is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Frankfurt am Main Airport on Monday, 14 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Frankfurt am Main but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Frankfurt is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know

  • Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Washington DC. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) departing from here.

  • Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Washington DC.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to FRA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.

  • Hopping on a plane during a peak month like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to FRA departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:

    • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

  • DCA is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • You can book a direct Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) plane ticket with departures from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Decide if leaving from IAD is a better fit for your trip.

  • United Airlines operates direct flights from Washington DC to FRA leaving from IAD. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination in one go.

  • On the IAD to FRA route, United is the airline most travellers rely on.

  • Lufthansa has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Frankfurt Airport.

  • Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and FRA:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

  • You can reach IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.

  • Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to FRA flight:

  • Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77%.

  • You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

  • You can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) with a stop or two out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). These are some of the most popular stopovers between BWI and FRA:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

  • BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.

  • Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport flight:

  • Flights that depart from BWI touch down at their destination as scheduled 77% of the time.

About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt

  • From Frankfurt Airport, central Frankfurt is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport is $399. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $888. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To snag cheap flights from Washington DC to FRA, book your plane ticket five months ahead of your departure date.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Washington DC to FRA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport.

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), while September is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Washington DC to FRA plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Frankfurt

  • After booking your flight from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:

  • There are plenty of things to do in Frankfurt when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Van Gogh Alive Frankfurt followed by Bildungsstatte Anne Frank and Main Tower.

Explore more of Germany

  • You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Journey about 193 kilometres northwest to Essen to tick off its leading sights. From PACT Zollverein to Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Stuttgart is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without a visit to Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.

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