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Virgin Atlantic flights from London to Washington, D.C. (LON - WAS)

LON — WAS
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights users flying from London to Washington, D.C. on Virgin Atlantic typically fly into Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and depart from London Heathrow. Select your dates above for pricing.

Virgin Atlantic flights from London to Washington, D.C. in 2025

Find detailed information about Virgin Atlantic flights from London to Washington, D.C.. Explore the options provided by Virgin Atlantic to plan your journey from London to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

One-way from

£378

Return from

£394

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price (all airlines)

£492
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  • 5/10
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 25m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
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  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
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  • Can I get a flight from London to Washington, D.C. on Virgin Atlantic for under £700?

    There are 17 flights available on Virgin Atlantic from London to Washington, D.C. for under £700. These prices can change based on many factors including date and time. To find LON-WAS flight prices for your dates, click here.

  • Does Virgin Atlantic service alternative airports for LON-WAS?

    When traveling from London to Washington, D.C., there are typically alternate options for departure airport, arrival airport, or both. The most popular airport is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, but for some, Baltimore/Washington is the better option as it is closer to the end destination or even cheaper to fly into on Virgin Atlantic. Alternatively, if you are looking for more options when departing from London, consider London Gatwick which is the closest major airport to London Heathrow that offers Virgin Atlantic flights.

  • How do most travelers feel about Virgin Atlantic?

    The general consensus from 7,960 Cheapflights users is that Virgin Atlantic is a 7.9/10. Select your travel dates above for updated prices on flights from London to Washington, D.C. (LON-WAS).

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Cheapest Virgin Atlantic flights from London to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable Virgin Atlantic flight options available from London to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Thu 18/909:55LHR - IAD
2 stops16h 44mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 16/1019:59IAD - LHR
1 stop33h 01mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/9£394
Wed 17/917:10LHR - IAD
2 stops44h 49mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 15/1010:11IAD - LHR
1 stop22h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/9£395
Thu 30/1008:40LHR - IAD
1 stop12h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 5/1112:27IAD - LHR
1 stop14h 23mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/9£400

Travel insights for Virgin Atlantic flights from London to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about Virgin Atlantic flights from London to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Washington, D.C. with Virgin Atlantic?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 5 September 2025.

Booking with Virgin Atlantic 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Washington, D.C. with Virgin Atlantic?

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Washington, D.C. in September, with an average price of £391. Conversely, traveling with Virgin Atlantic from London to Washington, D.C. in July will be the most expensive, with an average cost of £549. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Weekly Virgin Atlantic flight availability from London to Washington, D.C.

The most Virgin Atlantic flights from LON to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer Virgin Atlantic flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

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

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