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406 €
Typical prices: 469 €-718 €
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Tue 10.11.Tue 17.11.
FRA - BWI • 1 stop
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659 €
Typical prices: 567 €-745 €
Lufthansa
Thu 17.9.Thu 1.10.
MUC - IAD • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Washington, D.C.

 
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Recent return flight deals to Washington, D.C.

Tue, 10. Nov - Tue, 17. Nov
Icelandair Logo
13:05 - 18:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BWI Baltimore/Washington
11h 35m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
19:40 - 12:10BWI  Baltimore/Washington-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
406 €Icelandair
Fri, 20. Nov - Sun, 29. Nov
Icelandair Logo
13:05 - 18:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BWI Baltimore/Washington
11h 35m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
19:40 - 12:10BWI  Baltimore/Washington-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
465 €Icelandair
Fri, 2. Oct - Sun, 18. Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:05 - 17:00BER  Berlin Brandenburg-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:20 - 13:55IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BER Berlin Brandenburg
11h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
489 €Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 6. Nov - Sun, 8. Nov
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 - 20:35BER  Berlin Brandenburg-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 35m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
22:30 - 22:35IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BER Berlin Brandenburg
18h 05m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
496 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu, 1. Oct - Thu, 15. Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
12:30 - 17:00HAM  Hamburg-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:20 - 14:55IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-HAM Hamburg
12h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
560 €Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 28. Sep - Mon, 12. Oct
Aer Lingus Logo
13:40 - 19:25HAM  Hamburg-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 45m1 stop Dublin
Aer Lingus Logo
17:15 - 13:00IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-HAM Hamburg
13h 45m1 stop Dublin
564 €Aer Lingus
Thu, 26. Nov - Fri, 4. Dec
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
17:00 - 20:35HAM  Hamburg-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
33h 35m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
22:30 - 11:50IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-HAM Hamburg
31h 20m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
565 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed, 7. Oct - Sat, 7. Nov
Aer Lingus Logo
10:40 - 19:25BER  Berlin Brandenburg-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 45m1 stop Dublin
Aer Lingus Logo
17:15 - 18:50IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BER Berlin Brandenburg
19h 35m1 stop Dublin
573 €Aer Lingus
Mon, 5. Oct - Fri, 16. Oct
KLM Logo
19:15 - 15:35BER  Berlin Brandenburg-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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17:30 - 10:10IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BER Berlin Brandenburg
10h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
575 €KLM
Tue, 20. Oct - Thu, 29. Oct
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8:30 - 15:35HAM  Hamburg-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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18:45 - 10:40IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-HAM Hamburg
10h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
587 €KLM
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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.?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Washington, D.C. was found on the route from Berlin, at 406 € 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 406 € in the last 5 days.

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

A flight to Washington, D.C. costs 786 € on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost 582 € and departed from Frankfurt am Main Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Frankfurt am Main to Washington, D.C. which costs 806 € on average, and Munich to Washington, D.C., which costs 731 € on average.

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C. is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as 740 €. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are 826 € on average.

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

The cheapest month for flights to Washington, D.C. is February, where tickets cost 584 € 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 834 € and 710 € respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of 530 €.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost 744 € 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 get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA), with an average flight price of 206 €.

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336 €
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Flight from Berlin to Washington Dulles Airport

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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.

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 406 € 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 406 € 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 786 €. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost 582 € 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.

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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 1568 reviews
7,3Food
7,7Comfort
7,8Boarding
8,4Crew
7,2Entertainment
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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

4,0 OkayJessica, Sept 2026
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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.

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.

Our vacation started with horribly, 48hr prior to departure SAS airline cancelled our return flight giving us little to no alternative options.

The layover was very long. Other than that, great trip so far

Elderly traveler with disability was bumped from extra legroom to economy with little legroom. He couldn’t bend his knee to fit in the seat. Very uncomfortable for a 7 hour flight and will be reported to DOT. Then the food was disgusting. Boiled chicken with boiled rice and steamed veggies. 3 slices of carrot and one broccoli. We couldn’t eat it. No salt or pepper provided. Disgusting.

Payed $140 xtra for seat arrangement Did not get the preselected seats neiter outbound nor inbound. Absolutely not worth the xtra money

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.

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.

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

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.

How can the airline deploy the oldest 757-200 with a broken down entertainment system and no WiFi for a cross Atlantic 7:50 hr torture chamber experience?? My seat 3A couldn’t be reclined. The footrest was flimsy and useless. And there’s no leg support unlike their newer 737-Max which they lavish on intra-Europe routes. Shame!!

Only drinks included in economy class was water and coffee seat on the 737 were hard as rock. The landing and passport control in Iceland are the worst I have ever seen. 2 hours to clear customs ???? 3 attendants at pass port control out of more than a dozen closed. I” ll never fly to Iceland or transfer through this airport again.

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.

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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