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Frankfurt to Washington DC Flights
Getting to Frankfurt's Airport
Located approximately 12 miles from downtown at Hugo Eckener Ring in Frankfurt, Germany, the Rhein-Main-Flughafen is a major international airport with connections to over 110 countries. Using Orbitz.com, travelers can find cheap flights from Frankfurt available through most major domestic and international airlines. The popular carrier, Lufthansa, makes their home here, and shares Terminal 1 with Star Alliance and their affiliates. Terminal 2 is served by Oneworld and SkyTeam partners, including Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Air France and Qantas Airways.
Parking at Flughafen
With help from Orbitz.com, the best deals on parking and transportation can be found at Flughafen. Parking directly at the terminals costs from €2.50 for 30 minutes to €25.00 for a full day. Pull in, park and pay at the end of your stay. Discount holiday parking with a free shuttle to the terminals costs approximately €64.00 each week. Specialty business rates for secure, extra-wide slots and car maintenance can be discussed with the airport on an individual basis.
Transportation to and From Frankfurt's Airport
A number of car rental companies service Flughafen, including Alamo, Avis, Budget and Europcar. Travelers can use Orbitz.com to search for the best car rental prices. Airlines and hotels regularly offer free shuttles to and from the airport to various locations around the city. Taxi, bus and rail service can be purchased, as well, ranging from an economical city pass to more expensive single rides.
Restaurants Near Flughafen
Both terminals have their own restaurants where passengers can grab a bite to eat. From low-cost options like Burger King and Asia Snack Box to more traditional dining like Cotidiano and Chillers, visitors to Franfurt can get their first taste of the city before they even pick up their bags. Along with finding cheap flights from Frankfurt, Orbitz.com can help travelers discover the best places to eat near the airport.
Washington DC Airport
Orbitz.com can help you book cheap flights to Washington DC, which is served by Dulles International Airport. Dulles is located 26 miles from Washington DC, in Chantilly, Virginia. It was the first American airport designed for commercial travel. The airport offers nonstop service to 114 destinations within the United States as well as 37 international locations. Orbitz.com can help you find deals on your air ticket.
Transportation
Dulles airport offers more than 24,000 public parking spaces, with most requiring an hourly fee for use. The airport provides an economy lot as well as valet parking. Visitors picking up passengers can utilize the cell phone waiting area. Dulles International Airport offers a variety of transportation options, including taxis, coaches and shuttles. Rental cars, Metrorail, and Metrobus are also convenient transportation options that are readily available. Taxi fare from the airport to downtown Washington DC costs around $20. A one-way Metrorail fare is $1.70, and a one-way Metrobus fare is $1.60.
Weather
Generally, the weather in Washington DC is mild compared to other East Coast cities. Winter temperatures can dip as low as 24°F, and the area occasionally gets snowstorms. Springtime is mild, with temperatures averaging 60°F. Summer months can get very hot, with average temperatures around 89°F. The fall temperatures often average 54°F.
Dulles Airport Restaurants
Many restaurants are available to passengers at the Dulles International Airport. Five Guys, Harry's Tap Room, Capital Grounds Coffee, California Tortilla, and Vino Volo Wine Room are just a sampling of the dining options. Checking Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Washington DC is your best bet for finding great deals.
Cheap flights from Frankfurt to Washington DC
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June
Lowest roundtrip airfare in June from Frankfurt to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Jun 18 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington DC (IAD) |
American Airlines
|
$973 |
| Return Sun, Jul 7 | Washington DC (IAD) | Frankfurt (FRA) |
American Airlines |
July
Lowest roundtrip airfare in July from Frankfurt to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Jul 24 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington DC (IAD) |
Icelandair
|
$1,216 |
| Return Thu, Oct 24 | Washington DC (IAD) | Frankfurt (FRA) |
Icelandair |
Best one-week trip in July from Frankfurt to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Jul 23 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington DC (IAD) |
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
|
$1,335 |
| Return Tue, Jul 30 | Washington DC (IAD) | Frankfurt (FRA) |
SAS Scandinavian Airlines |
August
Cheapest weekend flights in August from Frankfurt to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Aug 1 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington DC (IAD) |
British Airways
|
$1,495 |
| Return Mon, Aug 5 | Washington DC (IAD) | Frankfurt (FRA) |
British Airways |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in August from Frankfurt to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Aug 20 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington DC (IAD) |
British Airways
|
$991 |
| Return Sun, Sep 22 | Washington DC (IAD) | Frankfurt (FRA) |
British Airways |
Best one-week trip in August from Frankfurt to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Aug 17 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington DC (IAD) |
Air Berlin
|
$1,162 |
| Return Sat, Aug 24 | Washington DC (IAD) | Frankfurt (FRA) |
Air Berlin |
Airports in Frankfurt , DE
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1
Frankfurt Int'l Airport (FRA)
Distance from City Center: 7.3 miles
Terminals and carriers for flights from FRA to WAS
Terminal Carriers Terminal 1 Lufthansa, United Airlines -
2
Hahn airport (HHN)
Distance from City Center: 63.8 miles
Airports in Washington DC DC, US
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1
Reagan Airport (DCA)
Distance from City Center: 3 miles
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2
Dulles Airport (IAD)
Distance from City Center: 22.3 miles
Carriers for flights from FRA to IAD
Carriers
Lufthansa, United Airlines
Aircraft Options
Aircraft options between Frankfurt and Washington DC
| Equipment | Carrier |
|---|---|
| Boeing 777 | Lufthansa, United Airlines |
| Airbus Industrie A330-300 | Lufthansa, United Airlines |
| Airbus Industrie A340-300 | Lufthansa, United Airlines |
| Boeing 747-400 Passenger | Lufthansa, United Airlines |
| Boeing 747-8I Passenger Jet | Lufthansa, United Airlines |
Flight facts
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- 8 direct flights are operating from Frankfurt to Washington DC today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 8h 46m.
- Lufthansa flight 416 (4:40 AM GMT, Airbus Industrie A330-300) is today's earliest available flight from Frankfurt to Washington DC.
- Lufthansa flight 9252 (12:00 PM GMT, Boeing 777) is today's latest available flight from Frankfurt to Washington DC.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Frankfurt to Washington DC (Lufthansa flight 418, Boeing 747-400 Passenger) takes 8h 35m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Frankfurt to Washington DC (Lufthansa flight 416, Airbus Industrie A330-300) takes 8h 50m.
- Flights from Frankfurt Int'l Airport (FRA), Hahn airport (HHN) to Dulles Airport (IAD), Reagan Airport (DCA) are available for this route.
Cheap airline tickets from Frankfurt to Washington DC
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Air France
| FRA | WAS | Tue, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 6 | $710 |
United Airlines
| FRA | WAS | Wed, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 14 | $729 |
|
British Airways
| FRA | WAS | Tue, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 6 | $755 |
Brussels Airlines
| FRA | WAS | Wed, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 14 | $807 |
Lufthansa
| FRA | WAS | Wed, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 14 | $820 |
|
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
| FRA | WAS | Tue, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 6 | $886 |
US Airways
| FRA | WAS | Fri, May 24 - Sun, Jun 9 | $919 |
Air Canada
| FRA | WAS | Tue, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 6 | $1,039 |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
| FRA | WAS | Fri, May 24 - Sun, Jun 9 | $1,051 |
Iberia
| FRA | WAS | Wed, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 14 | $1,060 |
Austrian Airlines
| FRA | WAS | Wed, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 14 | $1,072 |
Turkish Airlines
| FRA | WAS | Wed, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 14 | $1,243 |
Daily flight schedule for Wed, May 22, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| Lufthansa | LH416 | FRA | 9:40 AM | IAD | 12:30 PM | 333 | 8hr 50min |
| United Airlines | UA8832 | FRA | 9:40 AM | IAD | 12:30 PM | 333 | 8hr 50min |
| Lufthansa | LH9290 | FRA | 12:20 PM | IAD | 3:10 PM | 777 | 8hr 50min |
| United Airlines | UA917 | FRA | 12:20 PM | IAD | 3:10 PM | 777 | 8hr 50min |
| Lufthansa | LH418 | FRA | 1:10 PM | IAD | 3:45 PM | 74H | 8hr 35min |
| United Airlines | UA8827 | FRA | 1:10 PM | IAD | 3:45 PM | 74H | 8hr 35min |
| Lufthansa | LH9252 | FRA | 5:00 PM | IAD | 7:50 PM | 777 | 8hr 50min |
| United Airlines | UA933 | FRA | 5:00 PM | IAD | 7:50 PM | 777 | 8hr 50min |
