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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh from £199

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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — EDI
8 Sep — 15 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 August 2026.

Wed 14/1020:30 -
2 stops22h 50m
Wed 21/1015:10 -
2 stops33h 15m
Deal found 5/8£496
Thu 24/923:20 -
2 stops14h 05m
Tue 29/913:05 -
2 stops35h 20m
Deal found 8/8£522
Sat 7/1119:40 -
2 stops19h 25m
Sat 14/1112:15 -
2 stops35h 25m
Deal found 7/8£528
Wed 4/1120:30 -
1 stop10h 15m
Sun 8/1107:45 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 5/8£529
Wed 4/1120:30 -
1 stop10h 15m
Thu 12/1106:00 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 5/8£536
Sat 31/1020:40 -
1 stop12h 50m
Sun 8/1107:45 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 5/8£536
Fri 6/1119:40 -
1 stop12h 20m
Sun 8/1107:45 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 5/8£538
Sat 31/1020:40 -
2 stops21h 45m
Wed 4/1120:20 -
3 stops27h 20m
Deal found 4/8£539
Wed 11/1119:40 -
1 stop9h 40m
Sun 15/1111:20 -
1 stop12h 20m
Deal found 6/8£540
Fri 6/1119:40 -
1 stop12h 20m
Thu 12/1106:00 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 5/8£545
Sat 31/1020:40 -
1 stop12h 50m
Sat 7/1107:15 -
1 stop16h 25m
Deal found 5/8£547
Wed 26/820:30 -
2 stops22h 50m
Thu 10/906:10 -
3 stops39h 28m
Deal found 6/8£588

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 9 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£496

One-way from

£199

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£816
14/10-21/10
  • 14/10-21/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 05m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
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20/10
  • 20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 20m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 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 9 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI Baltimore/Washington - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/10

20:30-13:20

1 stop11h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/10

11:20-19:40

1 stop12h 20m

£668

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/9

11:00-15:20

3 stops23h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

21:20-22:34

3 stops30h 14m

£694

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/10

13:15-16:00

1 stop21h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/10

17:00-19:45

1 stop31h 45m

£706

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 14/10

21:40-09:45

1 stop31h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/10

17:00-11:30

1 stop23h 30m

£714

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 16/9

06:00-08:05

1 stop21h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

09:00-08:55

1 stop28h 55m

£716

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/9

22:19-21:30

2 stops18h 11m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

11:25-16:53

1 stop10h 28m

£718

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/10

14:20-10:00

1 stop14h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 15/10

12:10-22:59

1 stop15h 49m

£719

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/10

17:00-10:00

1 stop12h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/10

12:10-22:59

1 stop15h 49m

£719

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/9

18:55-07:20

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

09:40-15:24

1 stop10h 44m

£729

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI Baltimore/Washington - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/10

09:46-07:05

2 stops16h 19m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 15/10

09:00-17:27

1 stop13h 27m

£730

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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

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 £605). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,110). 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 9 August 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.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 9 August 2026.

The most flights from WAS to EDI are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £693 and £930 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £496 on Multiple Airlines (14 Oct–21 Oct).

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.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £582.

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 Dublin (DUB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 35m.

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

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 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 3 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, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in about 11h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3424 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 £610. United Airlines is priced at 18% 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 (62%), United Airlines (62%) and Lufthansa (62%).

  • 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 £605). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,110). 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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