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— WAS
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Washington, D.C.

Fri 25/1212:15 -
1 stop11h 15m
Sat 30/119:40 -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 7/11£405
Wed 16/1216:20 -
Nonstop8h 55m
Fri 23/406:00 -
1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 7/11£406
Tue 8/1220:35 -
1 stop26h 55m
Wed 23/1219:40 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 6/11£406
Sun 13/1220:35 -
1 stop26h 55m
Tue 5/119:40 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 6/11£409
Thu 3/1212:00 -
1 stop14h 57m
Tue 8/1213:25 -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 5/11£409
Sun 13/1220:35 -
1 stop26h 55m
Fri 8/119:40 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 5/11£410
Wed 11/1118:30 -
1 stop25h 45m
Mon 11/117:25 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 8/11£411
Thu 12/1106:00 -
1 stop14h 15m
Mon 16/1117:25 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 5/11£412
Thu 10/1212:15 -
1 stop11h 15m
Wed 6/119:40 -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 6/11£412
Wed 18/1118:30 -
1 stop25h 45m
Tue 1/1217:25 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 9/11£414
Wed 18/1116:35 -
1 stop27h 40m
Sun 29/1122:30 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 6/11£416
Thu 3/1212:15 -
1 stop11h 15m
Sun 13/1219:40 -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 8/11£417

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Return from

£405

One-way from

£389

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£503

Good round-trip deal

£534 or less

Good one-way deal

£426 or less
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  • 25/12-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 25m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
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30/11-31/12
  • 30/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
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LondonWashington, D.C.

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

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Mon 7/12

16:35-14:40

1 stop27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£390

LondonWashington, D.C.

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

LHRIAD

London Heathrow

Sun 14/3

15:15-17:20

3 stops30h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£402

LondonWashington, D.C.

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

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Thu 21/1

10:10-20:30

2 stops39h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£406

LondonWashington, D.C.

STN London Stansted - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

STNIAD

London Stansted

Sun 21/3

22:05-19:30

3 stops25h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£410

LondonWashington, D.C.

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

LHRIAD

London Heathrow

Thu 19/11

06:00-15:15

1 stop14h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/11

17:25-21:35

1 stop23h 10m

£438

LondonWashington, D.C.

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

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Mon 15/3

08:35-18:00

1 stop13h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£439

LondonWashington, D.C.

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

LHRIAD

London Heathrow

Wed 25/11

18:30-15:15

1 stop25h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/12

22:30-21:35

1 stop18h 05m

£451

LondonWashington, D.C.

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

LHRDCA

London Heathrow

Sun 21/3

07:30-21:14

2 stops17h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£452

LondonWashington, D.C.

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

LHRDCA

London Heathrow

Wed 21/4

10:05-16:46

1 stop11h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£453

LondonWashington, D.C.

STN London Stansted - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

STNIAD

London Stansted

Wed 21/4

06:30-15:45

1 stop14h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£456

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

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

On average, a flight from London to Washington, D.C. takes 11 hours 29 minutes. Flights to Washington, D.C. from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from London to Washington, D.C. are scheduled on a Sunday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Washington, D.C. are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Lufthansa.

British Airways
British Airways
From £411
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £305
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus
From £401
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £412

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Washington, D.C. are Icelandair, Virgin Atlantic and TAP AIR PORTUGAL.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

The best time to book flights to Washington, D.C. is 47 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 Washington, D.C.

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,United Airlines, andIcelandair to the United States have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,477 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Icelandair
6.9
Okay
767 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,292 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,287 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

FAQs about flying to Washington, D.C.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington, D.C..

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

    Baltimore/Washington is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Baltimore/Washington typically cost £104, while return flights cost around £158.

  • How much is a return flight to Washington, D.C.?

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around £245, however they can be found for as little as £244.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Edinburgh Turnhouse offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleepbox Lounge Iad, Dulles International Airport is the closest property to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (0.0 mi away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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