Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to London from £238

WAS — LON
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to London are usually found in February or January, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to London

Mon 16/1119:40 -
1 stop10h 10m
Sun 22/1120:35 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 3/11£499
Sun 6/1222:30 -
1 stop12h 15m
Sun 13/1210:40 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 31/10£500
Mon 23/1119:40 -
1 stop18h 50m
Wed 9/1220:35 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 2/11£501
Tue 24/1119:40 -
2 stops14h 40m
Tue 1/1208:50 -
2 stops14h 40m
Deal found 3/11£502
Mon 23/1119:40 -
1 stop18h 50m
Wed 2/1220:35 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 1/11£502
Sat 5/1217:25 -
1 stop11h 25m
Sat 12/1216:35 -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 2/11£503
Tue 17/1119:40 -
1 stop18h 50m
Wed 25/1112:15 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 1/11£503
Tue 24/1119:40 -
2 stops19h 20m
Tue 1/1207:45 -
2 stops15h 45m
Deal found 1/11£503
Wed 25/1119:40 -
1 stop18h 50m
Mon 7/1212:15 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 2/11£503
Mon 16/1117:25 -
2 stops15h 45m
Wed 25/1109:50 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 3/11£504
Mon 30/1117:25 -
2 stops22h 25m
Thu 3/1221:30 -
2 stops26h 35m
Deal found 31/10£504
Wed 25/1119:40 -
1 stop18h 50m
Sun 6/1220:35 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 31/10£505

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

Round-trip from

£499

One-way from

£238

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£642

Good round-trip deal

£802 or less

Good one-way deal

£255 or less
10/1-17/1
  • 10/1-17/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 00m total
  • Washington, D.C. to London
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 19/3-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 55m total
  • Washington, D.C. to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£92 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to London (LON).

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Washington, D.C.London

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LTN London Luton

IADLTN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 26/11

19:40-23:05

2 stops22h 25m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£239

Washington, D.C.London

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LTN London Luton

IADLTN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 27/1

19:40-07:35

2 stops30h 55m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£244

Washington, D.C.London

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

IADLHR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/2

22:15-10:50

Nonstop7h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£245

Washington, D.C.London

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

IADLHR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/3

19:40-10:50

1 stop10h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£246

Washington, D.C.London

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LHR London Heathrow

DCALHR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/2

16:00-21:00

2 stops24h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£247

Washington, D.C.London

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LHR London Heathrow

DCALHR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/2

13:53-10:30

2 stops15h 37m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£248

Washington, D.C.London

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LGW London Gatwick

IADLGW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 29/12

19:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£253

Washington, D.C.London

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LTN London Luton

IADLTN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 30/12

21:44-17:35

2 stops38h 51m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£253

Washington, D.C.London

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LTN London Luton

IADLTN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/11

22:30-15:05

3 stops35h 35m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£258

Washington, D.C.London

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LTN London Luton

IADLTN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 25/11

22:30-15:05

3 stops35h 35m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£262

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

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to London (average of £504). Flying from Washington, D.C. to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of £943). 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 LON?

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 London as you normally would.

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

The most flights from WAS to LON are scheduled on a Wednesday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to London flights typically cost between £543 and £786 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £499 on Multiple Airlines (10 Jan–17 Jan).

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 51% of one-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to London on Cheapflights.

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

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £545.

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

Flights via New York (JFK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 00m.

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

Flights via New York (JFK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 15m.

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to London delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 173 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to London flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to London is 73 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 London

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from Washington, D.C. to London. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to London will take you 11h 35m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and London is about 3683 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    British Airways, at £427, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to London.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Virgin Atlantic and Icelandair. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to London one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Virgin Atlantic, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £213. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to London for a low price.

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

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

    Before booking your flight to London from Washington, D.C., check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (85%), Austrian Airlines (85%), Iberia( 82%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £181. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £447 on average, our data indicates £641 when flying from Washington, D.C. to London.

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

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

    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 London.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to London 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 London?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to London (average of £504). Flying from Washington, D.C. to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of £943). 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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