Award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 15 programs for IAD→FRA. Lowest economy: 12,000 points + $150.60 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 45,000 points + $1,023.20 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 55,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) at a glance
- From
- Washington Dulles International, Washington, D.C., United States (IAD)
- To
- Frankfurt am Main International, Frankfurt, Germany (FRA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Lufthansa Miles & More, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Avianca (AV), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) and 20 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Frankfurt (FRA)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 6,615 pts + $319.00 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN) +6 more | 9+ | 324 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12,000 pts + $150.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 1 | 127 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $166.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 9+ | 233 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $83.89 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 4 | 105 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY) +3 more | — | 324 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $30.40 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +5 more | 4 | 318 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $349.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT) +5 more | 2 | 325 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $9.53 | 1 stopNonstop from 30,000 pts | Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 284 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $25.40 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 9+ | 49 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 35,000 pts + $52.70 | 1 stopNonstop from 40,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Austrian (OS) +2 more | 9+ | 304 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.61 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ) +9 more | 9+ | 348 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +11 more | 9+ | 329 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 51,000 pts + $195.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 246 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 332 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 24,000 pts + $150.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 60 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $568.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) | 9+ | 110 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $26.20 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 317 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $242.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 5 | 231 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $749.80 | Nonstop | ITA Airways (AZ), Lufthansa (LH), Brussels Airlines (SN) | 2 | 124 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $25.40 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 5 | 6 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN) +6 more | 9+ | 329 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 68,900 pts + $51.51 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 343 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 70,800 pts + $1,629.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 1 | 308 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 319 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 45,000 pts + $1,023.20 | 1 stop | Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), IBERIA (IB) +2 more | 9+ | 208 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $13.50 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 322 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 58,500 pts + $283.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), SAS (SK) | 2 | 4 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $354.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 4 | 233 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $25.40 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 5 | 2 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $1,474.80 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN) +5 more | 2 | 329 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $75.71 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 6 | 348 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +9 more | 1 | 329 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 80,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF) | 7 | 46 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,100 pts + $1,504.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 2 | 220 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 332 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 97 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $400.22 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 5 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $85.96 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 8 | 104 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Condor (DE) | 4 | 81 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $75.71 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 3 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 99,087 pts + $1,504.00 | 1 stopNonstop from 171,682 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 182 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 325 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Lufthansa Miles & More | 6,615 pts + $319.00 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24,000 pts + $150.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $749.80 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $1,023.20 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $752.70 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $25.60 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $81.31 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 30,000 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 217 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 50,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 328 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 62,500 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 322 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 171,682 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 2 dates.
Best months to fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (9 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | |
| 6,615 · Miles & More (29 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 6,615 · Miles & More (26 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 6,615 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (18 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | 125,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 6,615 · Miles & More (28 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (10 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | 125,000 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | |
| 6,615 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (7 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (26 dates) | 30,000 · Atmos (15 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 125,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 30,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 171,682 · Miles & More (31 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 30,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 171,682 · Miles & More (30 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 30,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 171,682 · Miles & More (31 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Miles&Go (6 dates) | 30,000 · Atmos (12 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 171,682 · Miles & More (31 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 30,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 171,682 · Miles & More (10 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)Questions about award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)
What's the lowest Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,000 points + $150.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 127 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:24 UTC). In business class, 45,000 points + $1,023.20 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 208 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:45 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 324 dates, premium economy 317 dates, business class 322 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 348 dates, premium economy 343 dates, business class 348 dates, first class 3 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 318 dates, premium economy 110 dates, business class 208 dates, first class 81 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 304 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 326 dates, premium economy 319 dates, business class 97 dates, first class 325 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 246 dates, business class 46 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 233 dates, premium economy 231 dates, business class 233 dates); Lufthansa Miles & More (economy 324 dates, premium economy 124 dates, business class 329 dates, first class 182 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Lufthansa Miles & More, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 30,000 points with Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points can book awards from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 12,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (27 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 45,000 points with Atmos (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.