Economy award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 15 programs for IAD→FRA. Lowest: 12,000 points + $150.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space on 127 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Lufthansa Miles & More, Virgin Australia Velocity, Avianca LifeMiles and 2 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 12,000 pts + $150.60
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Programs with space
- 15 of 15
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 348
- Air Canada Aeroplan
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 30,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on IAD→FRA, sorted by points.
| 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 |
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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 6,615 pts + $319.00 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12,000 pts + $150.80 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $166.10 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $84.40 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $373.20 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $24.80 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $349.00 | 2 | 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 economy award space
- Lufthansa Miles & More: nonstop from 6,615 miles; nonstop space on 321 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 30,000 points; nonstop space on 217 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 40,000 miles; nonstop space on 271 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 40,000 points; nonstop space on 264 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 40,000 miles; nonstop space on 329 dates.
Best months for economy from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 9 | |
| 6,615 pts + taxes not reported | Lufthansa Miles & More | 29 | |
| 6,615 pts + taxes not reported | Lufthansa Miles & More | 26 | |
| 6,615 pts + taxes not reported | Lufthansa Miles & More | 31 | |
| 6,615 pts + taxes not reported | Lufthansa Miles & More | 28 | |
| 6,615 pts + taxes not reported | Lufthansa Miles & More | 31 | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 26 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 6 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Eurowings Discover (4Y): Lufthansa Miles & More, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Aegean Airlines (A3): United MileagePlus
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Etihad Guest
- Air Canada (AC): Lufthansa Miles & More, Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Air France (AF): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Etihad Guest
- Alaska Airlines (AS): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Royal Air Maroc (AT): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Avianca (AV): Air Canada Aeroplan
- Finnair (AY): American Airlines AAdvantage
- ITA Airways (AZ): Lufthansa Miles & More, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- British Airways (BA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Condor (DE): Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- Aer Lingus (EI): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and United MileagePlus
- Air Dolomiti (EN): Lufthansa Miles & More, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Icelandair (FI): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- IBERIA (IB): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- KLM (KL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Etihad Guest
- Lufthansa (LH): Lufthansa Miles & More, Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- SWISS (LX): Lufthansa Miles & More, Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Egyptair (MS): Air Canada Aeroplan
- Austrian (OS): Lufthansa Miles & More, Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Qatar Airways (QR): Alaska Atmos Rewards and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Royal Jordanian (RJ): Qantas Frequent Flyer
- SAS (SK): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and SAS EuroBonus
- Brussels Airlines (SN): Lufthansa Miles & More, Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Singapore Airlines (SQ): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Turkish Airlines (TK): United MileagePlus and Turkish Miles & Smiles
- TAP Portugal (TP): TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and United MileagePlus
- United Airlines (UA): Lufthansa Miles & More, Virgin Australia Velocity, Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Lufthansa City Airlines (VL): Lufthansa Miles & More, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Virgin Atlantic (VS): Air France/KLM Flying Blue
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 |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Lufthansa Miles & More, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)
What's the lowest economy award from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)?
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). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)?
Lufthansa Miles & More (324 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (127 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (233 dates), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (105 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (324 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (318 dates), Delta SkyMiles (326 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (325 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (284 dates), SAS EuroBonus (49 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (304 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (348 dates), United MileagePlus (329 dates), Etihad Guest (246 dates) and Turkish Miles & Smiles (332 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Lufthansa Miles & More, Virgin Australia Velocity, Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award was 30,000 points with Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop economy space on 217 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Feb 2027 departures: 12,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (27 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.