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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh from £172

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — EDI
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or October, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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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 4 December 2025.

Wed 10/1221:00IAD - EDI
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1208:40EDI - IAD
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£497
Fri 5/1206:00DCA - EDI
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1218:35EDI - DCA
3 stops25h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£513
Wed 3/1209:45IAD - EDI
3 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1206:00EDI - IAD
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£543
Wed 3/1209:40DCA - EDI
3 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1206:00EDI - DCA
3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£549
Tue 9/1219:40BWI - EDI
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1208:40EDI - BWI
2 stops15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£555
Tue 9/1219:40IAD - EDI
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1208:40EDI - IAD
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£567
Tue 9/1217:05IAD - EDI
1 stop9h 45mAer Lingus
Tue 16/1208:20EDI - IAD
1 stop12h 15mAer Lingus
Deal found 2/12£585
Mon 15/1217:05IAD - EDI
1 stop10h 45mAer Lingus
Tue 23/1209:35EDI - IAD
1 stop11h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 1/12£588
Sun 28/1221:00IAD - EDI
1 stop12h 45mAer Lingus
Mon 12/108:20EDI - IAD
1 stop12h 15mAer Lingus
Deal found 2/12£591
Wed 10/1217:05IAD - EDI
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1206:15EDI - IAD
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£606
Thu 11/1217:05IAD - EDI
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1210:45EDI - IAD
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£617
Mon 1/1207:30BWI - EDI
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1219:55EDI - BWI
3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£681

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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£344

One-way from

£172

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June

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February

Average price

£873
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  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 10m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
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  • 16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 53m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
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Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

19:40-10:20

1 stop9h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/1

12:20-18:30

1 stop11h 10m

£458

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/5

20:20-09:30

2 stops32h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/5

19:40-16:50

2 stops26h 10m

£490

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 21/4

15:55-09:15

1 stop12h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/4

12:10-19:59

1 stop12h 49m

£493

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 26/1

06:20-16:20

3 stops29h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/1

08:30-10:27

3 stops30h 57m

£497

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 23/4

11:45-09:15

1 stop16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

12:10-17:59

1 stop10h 49m

£530

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 29/4

15:59-09:15

1 stop12h 16m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/5

12:10-19:59

1 stop12h 49m

£546

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 14/1

19:40-23:10

3 stops22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/1

07:25-18:40

2 stops16h 15m

£563

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/5

17:15-09:15

1 stop11h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

11:30-22:59

1 stop16h 29m

£568

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 23/4

11:45-09:15

1 stop16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/5

11:30-22:59

1 stop16h 29m

£568

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 25/1

21:45-15:15

1 stop12h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

13:40-19:55

1 stop11h 15m

£570

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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 28 November 2025.

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 6 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh (average of £351). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £470). 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 4 December 2025.

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.

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 50% 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 £487.

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 London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 10m.

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 1h 44m.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 1 airline has 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 Icelandair, Scandinavian Airlines, and JetBlue fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in about 9h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 30m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £528. United Airlines is priced at 24% 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, Baltimore/Washington - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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 (68%), United Airlines (68%) and Lufthansa (68%).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh (average of £351). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £470). 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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