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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh from £196

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — EDI
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or October, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 March 2026.

Sun 3/520:30
BWI
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EDI
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/520:00
EDI
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BWI
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3£465
Tue 5/520:30
BWI
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EDI
1 stop10h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/506:10
EDI
-
BWI
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3£495
Mon 18/520:30
BWI
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EDI
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/520:15
EDI
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BWI
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3£496
Mon 18/520:30
BWI
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EDI
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/507:20
EDI
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BWI
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3£516
Mon 11/520:30
BWI
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EDI
2 stops23h 05m
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Wed 20/507:20
EDI
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BWI
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£522
Mon 18/520:30
BWI
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EDI
2 stops23h 05m
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Thu 28/507:45
EDI
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BWI
2 stops19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3£524
Tue 14/420:30
BWI
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EDI
2 stops13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/420:15
EDI
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BWI
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£527
Tue 7/420:30
IAD
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EDI
2 stops13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/406:10
EDI
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IAD
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3£529
Wed 29/420:30
BWI
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EDI
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/506:10
EDI
-
BWI
3 stops44h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3£533
Thu 30/421:45
IAD
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EDI
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/516:55
EDI
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IAD
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3£533
Sun 3/520:30
IAD
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EDI
2 stops18h 20m
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Sun 10/507:55
EDI
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IAD
2 stops16h 25m
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Deal found 16/3£534
Sun 17/520:30
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EDI
2 stops22h 55m
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Wed 27/510:55
EDI
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IAD
2 stops16h 20m
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Deal found 16/3£535

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£465

One-way from

£196

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June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£653

Good round-trip deal

£785 or less
3/5-9/5
  • 3/5-9/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 20m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
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  • 4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 30m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 March 2026.
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Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/5

13:32-18:25

2 stops23h 53m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

19:40-17:00

2 stops26h 20m

£601

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/5

22:10-10:35

Nonstop7h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

12:30-15:35

Nonstop8h 05m

£707

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/5

11:00-08:05

2 stops16h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/5

09:40-21:02

2 stops16h 22m

£721

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/9

13:30-08:30

2 stops14h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 18/9

14:05-23:12

1 stop14h 07m

£728

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 20/8

14:10-18:25

2 stops23h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/8

05:45-22:13

3 stops21h 28m

£779

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 14/8

19:00-08:25

1 stop32h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 23/8

09:00-08:52

1 stop28h 52m

£785

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 23/8

20:20-09:30

2 stops32h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/9

05:45-17:00

2 stops16h 15m

£794

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 25/8

13:30-07:05

1 stop12h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 7/9

11:20-22:51

2 stops16h 31m

£801

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 8/5

15:53-07:05

1 stop10h 12m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 16/5

05:45-16:38

2 stops15h 53m

£802

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 26/8

13:00-08:30

2 stops14h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/9

05:45-15:51

2 stops15h 06m

£851

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh (average of £360). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £467). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Share of one-stop return flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £486.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 18 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,435 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,435 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C.?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Turnhouse from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Edinburgh airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Turnhouse (EDI) to Edinburgh’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in about 7h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 28m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3465 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on Aer Lingus is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £482. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at £526 return. Aer Lingus is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Baltimore/Washington - Edinburgh Turnhouse when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh are Air Canada (75%), United Airlines (75%) and Lufthansa (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £717. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £476 on average, our data indicates £829 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh (average of £360). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £467). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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