Cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Frankfurt am Main from $449
Updated 2026-08-08
4070 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 8h 35m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Washington Dulles
Washington Dulles International is United Airlines' Mid-Atlantic hub and the larger of the two Washington-region airports. Metro's Silver Line extension opened in 2022, running from the airport's underground station directly to downtown Washington DC in around 50 minutes for $7. International long-haul through IAD is the deepest of any DC-area airport, with United, BA, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Air France, Qatar, Emirates and Ethiopian all running daily flights to global hubs.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main is Germany's busiest airport and Lufthansa's main hub, 12 km southwest of the city. Frankfurt Airport's long-distance station has direct ICE trains to Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and beyond. Lufthansa, United, American and Delta operate the US-Frankfurt corridor. Frankfurt fares from US East Coast hubs hold steady year-round; the cheapest months are January, February and November.
Who flies IAD to FRA?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 8h 35m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 8h 35m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 8h 35m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 8h 35m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 8h 35m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 8h 35m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 8h 35m | Economy |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ET | 8h 35m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Washington to Frankfurt FAQs
Direct flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) take approximately 8h 35m for the 4070-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
8 carriers operate direct service from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA): United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Air France and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
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Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the primary international airport for Frankfurt. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.