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Frankfurt FRAWashington, D.C. IAD
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£499

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£648

Cheapest round-trip

£529

Average round-trip

£657

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

$2 – $6; varies by destination and time of day

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

$15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$6; flat fare to downtown

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

$5; to Wiehle-Reston East Metro

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

$65 – $85; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

How to get from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

$8; one-way fare

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

$15 – $50; varies by train type and booking time

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

$90 – $110; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
Frankfurt International Airport
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
6557 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Frankfurt to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
United Airlines
4425878
Lufthansa
1442444
Weekly flights: 61 totalDaily flights: 8.71 averageMost flights: Friday 8 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
United Airlines
4284434
Lufthansa
4434434
Weekly flights: 55 totalDaily flights: 7.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 8 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
United Airlines
3344413
Lufthansa
3444443
Weekly flights: 48 totalDaily flights: 6.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
United Airlines
3333666
Lufthansa
3333333
Weekly flights: 51 totalDaily flights: 7.29 averageMost flights: Friday 6 flights

Check-in for a flight from Frankfurt to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
RyanairRYRFRNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
IcelandairICEFINo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
11 Oct
94%
19°C16°C
18 Oct
10°C3°C
Monday
12 Oct
87%
22°C16°C
19 Oct
12°C2°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
26°C15°C
20 Oct
15°C4°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
40%
29°C17°C
21 Oct
17°C6°C
Thursday
15 Oct
69%
20°C13°C
22 Oct
19°C7°C
Friday
16 Oct
20%
25°C14°C
23 Oct
18°C10°C
Saturday
17 Oct
57%
21°C6°C
24 Oct
13°C7°C
Travelers usually depart from Frankfurt International Airport, or Frankfurt–Hahn when they travel from Frankfurt to Washington, D.C.. Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between Frankfurt and Washington, D.C. is 6557 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, Icelandair, and JetBlue Airways. Frankfurt and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Frankfurt to Washington, D.C.?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Frankfurt and Washington, D.C. takes around 8.9 hours.

What is the flight distance between Frankfurt and Washington, D.C.?

The flight distance between Frankfurt and Washington, D.C. is 6557 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Frankfurt and Washington, D.C.?

Several carriers operate flights between Frankfurt and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Lufthansa, United Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from Frankfurt?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Frankfurt and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Tirana, Bucharest, Tel Aviv, Bangkok, Istanbul, Athens, Glasgow, Chișinău, New Delhi, Tunis, Lisbon, Amman, Edinburgh, Orlando, Tehran, New York, Madrid.

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas.

Which airports are there in Frankfurt?

Frankfurt is mainly served by Frankfurt International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Frankfurt–Hahn.

What airports are near Frankfurt?

The main airport in Frankfurt is Frankfurt International Airport. It is also served by Düsseldorf International Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport, Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Luxembourg, Dortmund, Weeze, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Paderborn Lippstadt.

What airports are near Washington, D.C.?

The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.

Which airlines fly between Frankfurt and Washington, D.C.?

Currently, you can fly between Frankfurt and Washington, D.C. with United Airlines, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, Icelandair, JetBlue Airways.

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