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Flights from Dresden to Washington

There are no direct flights from Dresden to Washington. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Munich, about 10h 26m door to door (24 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 26m
DRSWASFRA

Dresden to Washington at a glance

Fastest journey10h 26mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Munich

Best ways to fly from Dresden to Washington

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DRS Frankfurt (FRA) WAS
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Mon10:45 DRS11:37 FRA1h 08m connection12:45 FRA15:11 WASLufthansa + United Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 26m
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DRS Munich (MUC) WAS
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Thu09:45 DRS10:30 MUC1h 30m connection12:00 MUC14:52 WASLufthansa + United Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 07m
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DRS Zurich (ZRH) WAS
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Tue09:45 DRS10:51 ZRH1h 09m connection12:00 ZRH15:15 WASSWISS + United Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 30m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,805 km4,226 miles
Journey time
10h 26mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hWashington vs Dresden
Currency in Washington
USD
Airports
DRS → IAD, DCA

Flights from Dresden to Washington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dresden to Washington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Munich and Zurich. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Dresden to Washington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,805 km.
Where do you change planes between Dresden and Washington?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC) and Zurich (ZRH). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dresden and Washington?
Dresden: Dresden Airport (DRS). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the time difference between Dresden and Washington?
Washington is 6 hours behind Dresden.

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