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Typical prices: 663 €-818 €
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FRA - IAD • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Washington, D.C.

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Washington, D.C.

Thu, 3. Sep - Wed, 16. Sep
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
17:20 - 15:10
BER
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IAD
27h 50m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
22:35 - 22:20
IAD
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BER
17h 45m
1 stop
479 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, 25. Dec - Thu, 7. Jan
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 - 20:35
BER
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IAD
20h 35m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
17:25 - 22:35
IAD
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BER
23h 10m
1 stop
492 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed, 16. Sep - Wed, 30. Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:05 - 17:00
BER
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IAD
12h 55m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:20 - 13:55
IAD
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BER
11h 35m
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504 €Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 12. Nov - Mon, 16. Nov
Icelandair Logo
13:05 - 18:40
FRA
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BWI
11h 35m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
19:40 - 12:10
BWI
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FRA
10h 30m
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546 €Icelandair
Thu, 1. Oct - Sun, 4. Oct
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BER
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BWI
14h 10m
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Icelandair Logo
20:30 - 13:10
BWI
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BER
10h 40m
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551 €Icelandair
Fri, 15. Jan - Thu, 11. Feb
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:35 - 18:50
DUS
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IAD
29h 15m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:30 - 9:30
IAD
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DUS
31h 00m
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571 €Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, 12. Aug - Wed, 26. Aug
Lufthansa Logo
10:40 - 16:05
DUS
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IAD
11h 25m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
22:20 - 16:30
IAD
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DUS
12h 10m
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590 €Lufthansa
Tue, 11. Aug - Mon, 7. Dec
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11:30 - 21:29
MUC
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BWI
15h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
13:10 - 9:35
BWI
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MUC
14h 25m
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596 €United Airlines
Thu, 12. Nov - Mon, 16. Nov
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6:20 - 15:24
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DCA
15h 04m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 13:50
DCA
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DUS
12h 50m
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613 €United Airlines
Tue, 25. Aug - Fri, 11. Sep
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IAD
12h 35m
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22:20 - 12:30
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MUC
8h 10mdirect
647 €Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Washington, D.C.

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Washington, D.C. was found on the route from Berlin, at 479 € return. The most popular connection is from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C., while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as 546 € in the last 5 days.

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

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Washington, D.C. from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Washington, D.C. costs 1.233 € on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost 570 € and departed from Frankfurt am Main Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C. which costs 795 € on average, and Munich to Washington, D.C., which costs 840 € on average.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C. is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as 742 €. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are 823 € on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Washington, D.C. is November, where tickets cost 571 € on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets from Germany is 844 € and 721 € respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of 538 €.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to Washington, D.C. depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost 738 € on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is 804 €.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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 Airport (BWI), with an average flight price of 193 €.

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308 €
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Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Berlin to Washington Dulles 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
MUC
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IAD
Apr 2026
Bring an eye shade. Although the plane is dark for parts of the flight, it helps to sleep.
OlgaFlew with United Airlines
FRA
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IAD
Mar 2026
Make sure you have close to 2,5 hours between your connecting flights!!!
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa
FRA
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IAD
Nov 2025
Pack a jacket since you need to deplane in the open to get a shuttle to main airport
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa
MUC
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IAD
Nov 2025
Be prepared for very long distances to the gates.
ROSSFlew with Lufthansa
FRA
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IAD
Jun 2025
Download the LH Entertainment app before the flight so you can watch content on your personal devices.
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa
MUC
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IAD
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
FRA
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IAD
Aug 2024
Make sure there is more time in between your flights
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa
FRA
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IAD
Apr 2024
Take more time than you think you need to get through customs. 2 hours isn’t enough.

FAQs - booking Washington, D.C. flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Washington, D.C. was found on the route from Berlin, at 479 € return. The most popular connection is from Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C., while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as 546 € in the last 5 days.

  • Which Washington, D.C. airport is closest to central Washington, D.C.?

    There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. The closest airport to Washington, D.C.’s city centre is Reagan Washington National Airport (6 km). Washington Dulles Airport is 36 km from the centre.

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

    On average, a flight to Washington, D.C. costs 1.233 €. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost 570 € and departed from Frankfurt am Main Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for 733 € or less round-trip.
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Germany to Washington, D.C.. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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.
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KLMOverall score based on 1544 reviews
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7,3Food
7,8Boarding
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Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

6,0 GoodGlenn, Feb 2026
AMS - JFK
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Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

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.

Good experience, just i couldn’t connect me to the wifi

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.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Seats actually fit a human! Snack options were a bit lame but that’s ok

Bid process for upgrade is very frustrating. I was notified that I had won the bidding, then was told there was no seat available.

You cancelled my flight and didn't arrange another. Sent no info except YOUR FLIGHT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. HERES WHAT TO DO NEXT. and the rest of the email was blank???

Overall a great experience. I didn’t like that they didn’t assign seats until we arrived at airport. All the employees we interacted with at the airport and on the flight were kind and helpful.

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

I feel the service staff do not treat American customers well. I also feel there may be discrimination against minorities.

Yes avoid JFK airport at all costs. A horror to navigate.

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.

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.

Ridiculously slow disorganized boarding, ended up 35 min late and people missed connections

Really solid flight! The in-flight entertainment screens are not very touch-responsive in the way that of other airlines’ are, which was my only issue. But otherwise we had good food and drink offerings and the flight attendants were very welcoming.

The ticket was reserved in my name but not paid for by underpricer. Alaska airlines was unable to issue my ticket (could not connect the ticket with the PNR) due to an error with underpricer and I spent the better part of 2 hours at the ticket counter trying to rectify.

Terrible way of boarding in Reykjavik. Seats comfortable. Meal was good.

Unlike my prior three connections on this latest journey, this flight was fairly good. Only issue was boarding as it was once again one of those Icelandic issues of bunch up, walk in the rain to a bus that then has you run up three flights of stairs to board the plain. I was in Saga class but the bus scramble eliminates any chance you get on first and have to then find a place to squeeze your carry on into an overhead that the people in economy populate so they can grab it on their way out up front. But unlike other Icelandic flights this journey I did find more the of the business class like accommodations then the other air segments. This one found a pillow and blanket waiting for me and I actually received a small cup of sparkling wine and had a bottle of water in place. Service was attentive and the flight departed and arrived on time. Received a menu and had choices of a hot or cold meal. I choose the hot which was cod and it was good. Decent size portion, salad and a choice of dinner rolls. Beverage menu was a selection of wines, beer and soft drinks. Desert was a small Tiramisu. Overall the six hour flight was a good experience for the price point.

We paid for saga class, which is the business class for international. My seat was broken and did not recline and my monitor for in-flight entertainment was broken.

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.

Awful. The Iceland airport was a complete mess. Boarding was a chaotic, the seats were awful, there was a group of rowdy 20 something men in our row hooting and hollering, ordering alcoholic drink after drink. Yelling and laughing at the top of their lungs and the crew just went along with it. Passengers complained to the men, asking if they could keep it down (it was a night time flight so people wanted to sleep). They never listened crew continued to laugh with them, flirt with them and serve them more drinks. No free food or snacks, seats were horribly uncomfortable. Worst flight I've had in a long time

At least one soda free, felt like I was nickeled to death.

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.

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.

We left 1.5 hours late therefore missing my connection. The airline didn’t give vouchers.

Food could have something without dairy, I couldn't eat anything. Tv for both seats was malfunctioning. They have one bottle of ginger ale for entire plane.... and I paid extra for these seats...very disappointed

We took two long flights with Lufthansa, both were delayed making us miss our connecting flights. Lufthansa took care of the first one. The second was a switch to United and figuring out how to rebook was not a pleasant experience.

Welp - they boarded us appropriately...then had us sit on the plane for over two hours before cancelling the flight...which meant another night in Munich. I probably had it a little better than most as over 500 people had to be accommodated/re-booked etc. The next day I boarded the same flight (for which I had now been ticketed 3 straight days) and - with "only" an hour delay, managed to finally get home over 2 days later than scheduled. I haven't flown Lufthansa to Europe in years...and I won't be looking to do so again in the future. To be clear, though, the people I interacted with - flight crew, Service Center, check-in were all professional and courteous - management is clearly to blame for their lack of communication and unpreparedness for when things go wrong.

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