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Cheapest return flight
467 €
Typical prices: 597 €-852 €
British Airways
Wed 21.11.Sat 1.12.
DUS - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
656 €
Typical prices: 688 €-908 €
Lufthansa
Sat 13.1.Sat 20.1.
MUC - IAD • Direct
Advice from real travellers
On Lufthansa, pay for seat selection early to avoid middle seats on Germany-D.C. flights.
For United, an eye shade helps sleep; Lufthansa flyers should download the LH app.
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You can fly direct with United Airlines and Lufthansa. Average duration is 9h 09m
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Cheap Flights to Washington, D.C.

 
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Recent return flight deals to Washington, D.C.

Sat, 21. Nov - Tue, 1. Dec
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10:00 - 19:55DUS  Duesseldorf Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
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21:45 - 18:00IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DUS Duesseldorf Intl
14h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
467 €British Airways
Wed, 25. Nov - Tue, 1. Dec
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11:00 - 19:55DUS  Duesseldorf Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
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18:05 - 10:10IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DUS Duesseldorf Intl
10h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
468 €British Airways
Sat, 13. Feb - Sat, 20. Feb
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 - 15:15HAM  Hamburg-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
17:25 - 11:50IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-HAM Hamburg
12h 25m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
501 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, 20. Nov - Thu, 3. Dec
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 - 20:30HAM  Hamburg-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
17:25 - 16:10IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-HAM Hamburg
16h 45m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
508 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat, 7. Nov - Sat, 14. Nov
Icelandair Logo
12:55 - 18:40BER  Berlin Brandenburg-BWI Baltimore/Washington
11h 45m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
19:40 - 12:00BWI  Baltimore/Washington-BER Berlin Brandenburg
10h 20m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
510 €Icelandair
Sun, 22. Nov - Sun, 29. Nov
Aer Lingus Logo
10:30 - 19:20DUS  Duesseldorf Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 50m1 stop Dublin
Aer Lingus Logo
17:15 - 9:50IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DUS Duesseldorf Intl
10h 35m1 stop Dublin
530 €Aer Lingus
Fri, 27. Nov - Sun, 29. Nov
Aer Lingus Logo
10:30 - 19:20DUS  Duesseldorf Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 50m1 stop Dublin
Aer Lingus Logo
17:15 - 9:50IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DUS Duesseldorf Intl
10h 35m1 stop Dublin
531 €Aer Lingus
Fri, 4. Dec - Mon, 7. Dec
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:15 - 18:50STR  Stuttgart Echterdingen-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
28h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
12:35 - 9:45IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-STR Stuttgart Echterdingen
15h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Kastrup Copenhagen
535 €Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 3. Dec - Wed, 9. Dec
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:25 - 17:15STR  Stuttgart Echterdingen-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:30 - 14:25IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-STR Stuttgart Echterdingen
11h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
541 €Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 10. Dec - Wed, 6. Jan
Icelandair Logo
12:55 - 18:40BER  Berlin Brandenburg-BWI Baltimore/Washington
11h 45m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
19:40 - 12:00BWI  Baltimore/Washington-BER Berlin Brandenburg
10h 20m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
543 €Icelandair
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Washington, D.C.

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Washington, D.C.?

Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. is the cheapest route at 467 € return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Berlin to Washington, D.C. is the most popular connection with return deals from 510 €.

How much is a flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, a return flight from Germany to Washington, D.C. costs 708 €, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Berlin average 652 €, while Duesseldorf Intl Airport runs a bit higher at 659 €.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C. at 689 € return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at 759 €.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C.?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. with an average price of 605 € return.
•July (853 €) and June (737 €) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Night flights to Washington, D.C. are the cheapest at 652 € return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at 752 €.

What is a good deal for flights to Washington, D.C.?

Flights under 597 € are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Washington, D.C. at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Berlin 553 €
•Bremen 557 €
•Nuremberg 563 €.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Washington, D.C.?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C. is Baltimore/Washington (BWI), with an average flight price of 695 €.

When are flights to Washington, D.C. the cheapest?

Flights to Washington, D.C. are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Washington, D.C.

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

343 €
Beat the crowds with an average 35% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 32% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Hamburg to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

When to book flights to Washington, D.C.

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

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew to Washington, D.C. 
Denise and ScottFlew with United Airlines-Apr 2026
Bring an eye shade. Although the plane is dark for parts of the flight, it helps to sleep.
OlgaFlew with United Airlines-Mar 2026
Make sure you have close to 2,5 hours between your connecting flights!!!
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa-Nov 2025
Pack a jacket since you need to deplane in the open to get a shuttle to main airport
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa-Nov 2025
Be prepared for very long distances to the gates.
ROSSFlew with Lufthansa-Jun 2025
Download the LH Entertainment app before the flight so you can watch content on your personal devices.
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa-Jun 2025
Buy your seat ahead of time if you don’t want to be stuck in the middle or back of plane. It’s a shame that airlines have this added cost but it’s hard to avoid paying especially if you need to get off the plane quickly
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa-Aug 2024
Make sure there is more time in between your flights
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa-Apr 2024
Take more time than you think you need to get through customs. 2 hours isn’t enough.

Your questions about flights to Washington, D.C., answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Washington, D.C. is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Washington, D.C. is around 597 € return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which airports serve Washington, D.C.?

    Flights to Washington, D.C. arrive at: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • How long are direct flights to Washington, D.C. from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Washington, D.C. varies depending on your departure city:

    • From Frankfurt am Main Airport: 8h 50m
    • From Munich: 9h 05m

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Washington, D.C. are from Düsseldorf, starting at 467 € return.

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

    Last-minute fares to Washington, D.C. (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 22% higher than the average return fare of 708 €.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Washington, D.C.?

    United Airlines operates the most flights from Germany to Washington, D.C. at 21 per week, while Lufthansa is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Germany to Washington, D.C.. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Washington, D.C.?

  • How many flights serve Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. receives 5 flights per day and 35 per week from across the world. Frankfurt am Main Airport has the most flights to Washington, D.C. with 21 weekly flights.

  • Which airports serve Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Washington, D.C. can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Nearby alternatives within 80,5 km of Washington, D.C. include Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Fort Meade Tipton (FME) and Baltimore/Washington (BWI). These airports are not in Washington, D.C. itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Washington, D.C., book around 22 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 23% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Washington, D.C., a good return fare is around 597 €. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Washington, D.C. in February. Return fares historically average 605 €, making February the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to 100 € on a return flight. Evening flights to Washington, D.C. average 652 € compared to 752 € for afternoon flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Washington, D.C., some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Lufthansa includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, United Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Air Canada includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Washington, D.C., a few great places to start are Smithsonian American Art Museum, Warner Theatre, and U.S. Capitol. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Washington, D.C.

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1592 reviews
8,4Crew
7,4Food
7,7Comfort
7,8Boarding
7,2Entertainment
Airline reviews

I wanted to give them a five‑star rating across the board, but they lost my luggage, and that really affected the experience.

8,0 ExcellentNikola, Oct 2026
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I wanted to give them a five‑star rating across the board, but they lost my luggage, and that really affected the experience.

The flight itself was fine, food was expired and gross, staff were mostly amazing! KLM messed up rebooking for our first two flights that got cancelled and we almost didn’t make it to Amsterdam for an additional two days

I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

Flight lead was a gentleman with silver hair and he went out of his way to shake hands and interact with each passenger seated in business class. A medical emergency took place during our flight and he handled it with perfect poise and professionalism. He was gracious and confidently competent. Just what you want from a leader,

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

It was operated by Delta. Boarding took a long time. How difficult can it be? Overall decent trip. Liked the Salt Lake City airport. Better option than Chicago for transfers.

My biggest recurring disappointment is that I buy a pre-assihned seat while pucrhasing the ticket and then when checking in it disappeared and I have to buy it again. That's very disappointing and actually a reason I will actively avoid SAS in the future

SAS cancelled my flight SK910 on Sep. 21,2026 because a construction crew from New Jersey Transit accidentally cut through a fiber optic cable which enabled the control tower at Newark Intl. Airport to communicate with all flights. Over 600 flights were cancelled including mine. My boarding code was B2WJMJ, I demand a refund of all monies spent toward this reservation!

More movie options More friendly responds to passengers requests More stops from crew inside airplane

Food was excellent and plentiful! Cabin crew seemed to truly enjoy their job. Interacted with passengers with a friendly nature. Very pleasant flight

This was my return flight and it was 100% different than my out bound. Better seats and great food for sure. As i was disappointed last time but this time they made up for it

It was ok but no WiFi I think I’ll fly Iceland air next time

All went smoothly. That's what I want on a long flight.

Overall, this flight team did a fantastic job. They came often with the water, coffee and tea. There was no meal choice in coach, but the lasagna lunch was decent. The sandwich snack just before landing was tasty. The baggage bins were large, so no trouble holding carry on luggage.

I child in Buisness cried almost the entire flight. And I had a conference to attend but couldn’t sleep because of that, which was the main reason for getting a Buisness ticket. Also the food is not as good as before. The sheets underneath is also not there anymore. The staff was nice.

Food was good. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. We felt that a lot of the movies on board were old movies.

Fought with Lufthansa was poor, seats are uncomfortable, food was bad and luggage did not arrive to IA

Very kind Lufthansa agent somehow gave us all no charge extra business class seats and helped us get home rested and happy.

The flight was canceled. I couldn't get on another flight. Meal voucher wouldn't work. The whole experience was a clusterfuck.

The economy seat was much less comfortable for an international flight in terms of recline and moving space when food tray is expanded. Per entertainment, it would be amazing if I could connect my Bluetooth headset or ear phones to the entertainment screen. Or provide in-flight wifi to connect directly from my own device.

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

It was okay, the food was good, but after the landing there was not enough time for luggage and security to catch a connection. It was crowded on board.

Great other than a couple very drunk guys that for a while kept bumping my seat from behind. The staff did their best to control them. Even refused serving them alcohol and allowed the gal sitting next to them to move.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

Change cabin crew assisting business class. Not taking care, ignoring requests and calls. Never had such an experience in business class.

The crew was outstanding. And the food was surprisingly good. The chicken and the pasta dish were both delicious and I was supposed with a pizza twist near Landing. We hit a lot of turbulence and the crew was calm and kind. Loved the TV in screen. Tons of new releases.

Great experience in Saga Premium. Food was tasty and felt fresh. Seat was comfortable (enough) - would have wanted a layflat seat.

The flight itself was excellent, but getting to the plane was literally an exercise in pain. My wife needs a wheelchair and can only stand/walk for short periods before having extreme pain. We had to take a bus to a loading platform and use a terrible elevator to get up to the plane. Meanwhile the rest of the bus were using the stairs. This meant the people who needed to sit down were stuck standing at the end of the line while everyone else boarded. My wife was in agony.

It was amazing. I sat in First Class as a Saga Premium member, and my service was top notch. It was wonderful. I only recently joined Saga Club since I do travel to Scandinavia often and enjoy flying through Reykjavik on Iceland Air versus other ways of travelling to Europe. This was my first trip sitting in first class, which I honestly wasn’t expecting!

There were no places to sit at the gate. Most people had to sit on the floor or stand waiting for the gate to open and board. We were told we needed passport and the person hardly looked at them. Maybe for 2 seconds. No announcement made asking to board by row or group. On a 5.5 hour flight the crew only came through the cabin 2 times offering water and buy everything else. For the price of the ticket at least offer free soda! The airliner was very comfortable

Crew was wonderful. I knew going in that the seats were not lie-flat in business class, but they reclined less than I expected. To save on waste, you have to ask for which pieces of the amenity kit you are interested in, which they will gladly give to you. Flight was fairly short, so no issues. I did have one piece of luggage not show up at terminal on landing. They were great about looking for it. Found it...it actually did make the flight and was listed as "not picked up" (?????--we stayed over an hour looking for it, including in the odd-sized baggage claim.) Since "not picked up" they will not ship to my house and I have to go back to airport, which is in another town. I probably could have pressed this issue, but headed back to airport for another flight anyway, so will pick up then.

It didn't happen. Icelandair cancelled the flight from Nuuk, Greenland to Reykjavik, Iceland so I couldn't fly to Portland. Additionally Icelandair rebooked me on a flight that got cancelled too.

The flight itself was fine, even with a one-hour delay leaving on the Reykjavik tarmac (the lost time was made up during flight). Our experience at the Reykjavik airport on arrival was terrible due mostly to the one hour it took for passport control. Only two stations were open for our category, and the room was full with a huge crowd.

The real reason why the flying experience with Icelandair ---was mediocre was because of not being able to enter DC airspace yesterday evening. This obviously was out of your control and do realize this is a safety issue. I did notice---that everything was being done to get us to Washington Dulles and we did arrive at Dulles SAFELY with just a 4 hour delay. Thank you!

Horrible. I was placed on standby for no reason and they would no allow me to fix the seating into the gate. Plane was hot. Entertainment was abysmal. Seats only take old USB or even older jack plugs — not lightening plugs like all modern phones. Food is pay as you go and awful. Seats were small and uncomfortable. I do not recommend Iceland air.

So Iceland Air is one step above Spirit Airlines. They do not feed you unless you pay for it or are in Saga Class. So, bring your food. They have a drink service, but it's in a large Dixie cup. Ask for the can, that is the only way you'll get a real drink. Also, we missed our connecting flight so they put us up in a flea-bag motel. Don't get me wrong, the staff was nice and friendly, however, there was no shower gel or shampoo in the hotel. We have to go to the corner store to pick some up. The room was not in great shape. Holes in the bathroom, a badly repaired ceiling in the room. The window was warn out. So, you get the just of how bad it was.

Economy plus on a long flight with Lufthansa was wonderful. Service starts with a pillow, blanket, slippers and care package waiting on your seat. An it just gets better from there.

The Linate Milano flight was delayed. Landed at Frankfort at 12:10. Then took the bus on the tarmac and the bus ride was about 20 minutes due to the airport traffic. Got off bus went to passport control, used the kiosk scanned passport, took photo and finger prints and proceeded to wait in line. I asked the attendant that I had a connecting flight at 12:50 his respond was you have to ask the other travelers in line to let you go ahead. There should be a better system. Passed passport control and the gate was at Z69 to the other end of airport. Ran there out breath, I was last person to board due to a mechanical:electrical issue plane took off 2 hours later. Lufthansa need to a better job with international connecting flight. A 1-15 minutes is not enough considering the doors typically close 15 minutes prior to take off. So the window is reduced to 1 hour with all you have to go through with a slight delay it is not enough time. The crew on the flight was excellent and received exceptional customer service.

Horrible. Would not assist w hotel or new flights when Catania leg canceled

The entertainment system was not working, they tried restarting it couple of times but it did not fix it. We were told to contact Lufthansa costumer service after the flight for some kind of reimbursement. When costumer service was contacted I was told no reimbursement for entertainment system malfunction per policy.

Cancelled 90 min AFTER Departure! We had to deplane and wait another hour plus for the flight to be shown as cancelled for the customer service team. There were many many angry customers.

Bulkhead seats should not be an extra charge. They are extremely uncomfortable. And we missed our connecting flight due to slow luggage retreaval.

Lufthansa flight LH04414 from Munich to Washington DC, was fine. Efficient and safe!

Bumpy ride, not Lufthansa‘s fault. Crew managed a situation over a back rest to far down well. It was two iles behind me. The person putting the seat down, against the other person’s knees, was quite rude and belligerent and needed to be told in a no nonsense matter to stopp. Male flight attendant did good job.

Had a few open seats and could use it for a great rest ful journey

It was very good. Service was friendly and efficient, and food was good.

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