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$416+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — IAD
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/222:00 pm
FRA
-
IAD
1 stop11h 20m
Icelandair
Sun 4/268:30 pm
IAD
-
FRA
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/10$571
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/122:00 pm
FRA
-
IAD
1 stop11h 20m
Icelandair
Sun 5/1711:20 pm
IAD
-
FRA
1 stop31h 40m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/10$572
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/227:25 am
FRA
-
IAD
1 stop20h 50m
Icelandair
Tue 9/811:20 pm
IAD
-
FRA
1 stop25h 05m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/10$574
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/222:00 pm
FRA
-
IAD
1 stop11h 20m
Icelandair
Tue 4/288:30 pm
IAD
-
FRA
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/10$576
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/28:30 pm
FRA
-
IAD
1 stop26h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 4/198:20 pm
IAD
-
FRA
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$577
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/232:00 pm
FRA
-
IAD
1 stop11h 20m
Icelandair
Mon 4/278:30 pm
IAD
-
FRA
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/8$578
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/195:10 pm
FRA
-
IAD
1 stop32h 10m
Icelandair
Sat 4/258:30 pm
IAD
-
FRA
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/9$579
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:40 pm
FRA
-
IAD
1 stop25h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 4/2610:35 pm
IAD
-
FRA
1 stop14h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/9$580
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/33:20 pm
FRA
-
IAD
1 stop31h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 10/178:20 pm
IAD
-
FRA
1 stop12h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$581
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/103:20 pm
FRA
-
IAD
1 stop31h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/188:20 pm
IAD
-
FRA
1 stop12h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$582
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/272:00 pm
FRA
-
IAD
1 stop11h 20m
Icelandair
Sun 5/38:30 pm
IAD
-
FRA
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/10$584
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/142:00 pm
FRA
-
IAD
1 stop11h 20m
Icelandair
Mon 6/88:30 pm
IAD
-
FRA
1 stop27h 55m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/10$585

Find flight deals from Frankfurt to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dulles Intl (IAD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$576
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$416
(AirNGo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$686

Good round-trip deal

$820 or less

Good one-way deal

$696 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt to Dulles Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Frankfurt am MainWashington, D.C.

FRA - IAD

FRAIAD

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 4/23

2:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

8:30 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$576

Frankfurt am MainWashington, D.C.

FRA - IAD

FRAIAD

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 4/23

2:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/26

8:30 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$577

Frankfurt am MainWashington, D.C.

FRA - IAD

FRAIAD

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 5/1

8:30 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/1

8:20 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$638

Frankfurt am MainWashington, D.C.

FRA - IAD

FRAIAD

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 5/27

2:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/23

8:30 pm-6:25 am

1 stop27h 55m

$686

Frankfurt am MainWashington, D.C.

FRA - IAD

FRAIAD

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 4/23

9:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

5:55 pm-7:55 am

Nonstop8h 00m

$721

Frankfurt am MainWashington, D.C.

FRA - IAD

FRAIAD

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 9/5

10:15 am-7:16 pm

2 stops15h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/19

12:30 pm-11:25 am

2 stops16h 55m

$723

Frankfurt am MainWashington, D.C.

FRA - IAD

FRAIAD

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 6/12

7:45 am-3:30 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/17

10:15 pm-12:10 pm

Nonstop7h 55m

$723

Frankfurt am MainWashington, D.C.

FRA - IAD

FRAIAD

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 4/30

6:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/19

4:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop12h 20m

$724
Quickest round-trip

Frankfurt am MainWashington, D.C.

FRA - IAD

FRAIAD

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/26

9:45 am-3:30 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/22

3:25 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop8h 05m

$724

Frankfurt am MainWashington, D.C.

FRA - IAD

FRAIAD

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 4/11

8:45 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/24

8:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$726

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Frankfurt to Dulles Intl in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Frankfurt am Main Airport-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Frankfurt am Main Airport-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Frankfurt am Main Airport-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Frankfurt am Main Airport-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Frankfurt am Main Airport-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Frankfurt to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $362). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $690). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FRA to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 10, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport as you normally would.

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Blane Bachelor

Expert on Lufthansa and FRA

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

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Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,Icelandair, andLufthansa from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
Icelandair
7.1
Good
619 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,840 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

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  • How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    For as low as $576, Icelandair can have you in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Frankfurt am Main Airport in 11h 20m. The distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is about 4066 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Icelandair is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, with prices starting at $450. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $525 and $572, respectively. You may be able to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $385. British Airways flights start at $423 while deals on Aer Lingus start at $469 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on time: Air Canada (66%), United Airlines (66%), Lufthansa (66%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport? While on average our users pay $839, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $679. The most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $480.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Frankfurt to Dulles Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Frankfurt to Dulles Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Frankfurt to Dulles Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Frankfurt to Dulles Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Frankfurt to Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt to Dulles Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $362). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $690). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt to Dulles Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$450Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$525Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$572Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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