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£282+ Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

— WAS
2 Nov — 9 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Washington, D.C.

Wed 18/1110:00 -
1 stop10h 55m
Wed 2/1218:55 -
Nonstop7h 25m
Deal found 30/9£408
Sun 1/1108:40 -
1 stop13h 20m
Sun 8/1120:10 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 30/9£408
Tue 24/1107:15 -
2 stops16h 15m
Tue 1/1219:40 -
2 stops21h 10m
Deal found 1/10£408
Thu 8/1009:55 -
1 stop10h 40m
Wed 21/1017:13 -
1 stop32h 57m
Deal found 30/9£409
Sun 1/1113:05 -
Nonstop8h 40m
Sun 8/1118:55 -
Nonstop7h 25m
Deal found 30/9£410
Tue 24/1108:50 -
2 stops14h 40m
Tue 1/1219:40 -
2 stops17h 40m
Deal found 1/10£410
Mon 2/1108:40 -
2 stops19h 15m
Sun 8/1117:05 -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 30/9£410
Tue 24/1107:45 -
2 stops15h 45m
Tue 1/1219:40 -
2 stops19h 20m
Deal found 1/10£411
Thu 15/1010:25 -
1 stop14h 10m
Sun 18/1021:45 -
1 stop30h 55m
Deal found 29/9£411
Wed 18/1109:00 -
2 stops15h 58m
Wed 2/1211:05 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 29/9£411
Thu 29/1009:15 -
1 stop12h 45m
Tue 10/1118:00 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 29/9£411
Sat 31/1013:05 -
Nonstop8h 40m
Mon 9/1118:55 -
Nonstop7h 25m
Deal found 30/9£411

Find flight deals to Washington, D.C.

Return from

£408

One-way from

£282

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£519

Good round-trip deal

£481 or less

Good one-way deal

£427 or less
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 18/11-2/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
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Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 9/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 25m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonBaltimore

LGW London Gatwick - BWI Baltimore/Washington

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Sun 1/11

12:35-08:17

1 stop24h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£310

LondonBaltimore

LGW London Gatwick - BWI Baltimore/Washington

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Fri 20/11

11:55-18:40

1 stop11h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£342

LondonBaltimore

LHR London Heathrow - BWI Baltimore/Washington

LHRBWI

London Heathrow

Thu 21/1

12:15-18:40

1 stop11h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£343

LondonBaltimore

LHR London Heathrow - BWI Baltimore/Washington

LHRBWI

London Heathrow

Mon 28/12

11:45-11:15

2 stops28h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£359

LondonBaltimore

LGW London Gatwick - BWI Baltimore/Washington

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Sat 21/11

10:00-20:52

2 stops15h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£363

LondonWashington, D.C.

LHR London Heathrow - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

LHRIAD

London Heathrow

Thu 24/12

16:25-19:55

Nonstop8h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£368

LondonBaltimore

LHR London Heathrow - BWI Baltimore/Washington

LHRBWI

London Heathrow

Mon 25/1

06:30-17:03

2 stops15h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£368
Fastest return journey

LondonBaltimore

LHR London Heathrow - BWI Baltimore/Washington

LHRBWI

London Heathrow

Mon 28/12

13:50-17:05

Nonstop8h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£368

LondonWashington, D.C.

STN London Stansted - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

STNDCA

London Stansted

Mon 7/12

17:25-19:09

3 stops30h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£368

LondonWashington, D.C.

STN London Stansted - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

STNDCA

London Stansted

Sat 16/1

18:15-19:37

2 stops30h 22m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£370

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Washington, D.C.

How long is the flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, a flight from London to Washington, D.C. takes 11 hours 52 minutes. Flights to Washington, D.C. from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from London to Washington, D.C. are scheduled on a Tuesday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Washington, D.C. are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Lufthansa.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £414
British Airways
British Airways
From £414
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus
From £397
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £417

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Washington, D.C. are Icelandair, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Aer Lingus.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

The best time to book flights to Washington, D.C. is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines,Virgin Atlantic, andIcelandair to the United States have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,280 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
694 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Icelandair
6.9
Okay
756 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,253 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,243 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

FAQs about flying to Washington, D.C.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington, D.C..

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl typically cost £29, while return flights cost around £137.

  • How much is a return flight to Washington, D.C.?

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around £437, however they can be found for as little as £183.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Edinburgh Turnhouse offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleepbox Lounge Iad, Dulles International Airport is the closest property to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (0.0 mi away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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