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Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. from £279

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — WAS
7 May — 14 May1
1 adult
Tue 7/5
Tue 14/5

Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2024

Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 903,063 searches and data was last updated on 2 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£523

Return from

£447

One-way from

£279
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Washington, D.C.
One-way flight from London to Washington, D.C.

Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Washington, D.C. in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 903,063 searches and data was last updated on 2 May 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Washington, D.C. in May and June 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Wed 15/512:10LGW - DCA
1 stop12h 40mJetBlue
Wed 22/511:30DCA - LGW
1 stop14h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 1/5£449
Sat 4/521:25LHR - BWI
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/518:50BWI - LHR
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£453
Tue 14/511:40STN - BWI
1 stop11h 00mPLAY
Sun 19/518:50BWI - STN
1 stop10h 50mPLAY
Deal found 1/5£455
Fri 31/514:00LGW - BWI
1 stop14h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/619:37BWI - LGW
1 stop33h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£455
Mon 27/514:00LGW - BWI
2 stops32h 46mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/608:00BWI - LGW
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£456
Fri 31/514:00LGW - BWI
1 stop14h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/619:26BWI - LGW
1 stop30h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£457
Mon 27/510:00LGW - BWI
1 stop28h 03mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/815:25BWI - LGW
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£459
Mon 27/510:00LGW - BWI
1 stop28h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/608:50BWI - LGW
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£459
Mon 27/514:00LGW - BWI
2 stops32h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/820:30BWI - LGW
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£463

Washington, D.C. 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Washington, D.C. in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 903,063 searches and data were last updated on 2 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to Washington, D.C. in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 18/912:10LGW - DCA
1 stop13h 33mJetBlue
Mon 23/914:30DCA - LGW
1 stop11h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 2/5£402
Tue 17/912:10LGW - DCA
1 stop11h 35mJetBlue
Tue 24/915:30DCA - LGW
1 stop10h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 1/5£403
Tue 17/912:10LGW - DCA
1 stop11h 35mJetBlue
Tue 1/1019:30DCA - LGW
1 stop30h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 2/5£419
Tue 17/912:10LGW - DCA
1 stop11h 35mJetBlue
Tue 1/1019:30DCA - LGW
1 stop30h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 1/5£420
Tue 17/907:25LHR - DCA
1 stop13h 17mJetBlue
Tue 24/914:30DCA - LHR
1 stop11h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 1/5£431
Mon 9/912:10LGW - DCA
1 stop11h 35mJetBlue
Mon 23/914:30DCA - LGW
1 stop11h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 30/4£433
Tue 25/614:00LGW - BWI
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/620:21BWI - LGW
1 stop29h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£447
Tue 24/912:10LGW - DCA
1 stop11h 35mJetBlue
Tue 15/1013:30DCA - LGW
1 stop12h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 1/5£448
Thu 13/614:00LGW - BWI
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/620:13BWI - LGW
1 stop32h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£448

Flights to Washington, D.C. departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Washington, D.C., providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 903,063 searches and data was last updated on 2 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to Washington, D.C.. It's recommended that you verify the details of your last-minute flight before booking.
Fri 10/511:40STN - BWI
1 stop11h 00mPLAY
Sat 9/1118:05BWI - STN
1 stop10h 50mPLAY
Deal found 1/5£351
Fri 10/511:40STN - BWI
1 stop11h 00mPLAY
Sat 9/1118:05BWI - STN
1 stop10h 50mPLAY
Deal found 2/5£368
Sat 11/506:35LGW - BWI
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/618:50BWI - LGW
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£390
Sat 11/506:35LGW - BWI
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/618:50BWI - LGW
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£436
Tue 7/514:00LGW - BWI
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/521:36BWI - LGW
1 stop28h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£440
Wed 8/506:15LHR - BWI
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/522:26BWI - LHR
1 stop15h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£467
Fri 10/514:00LGW - BWI
1 stop33h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/521:36BWI - LGW
1 stop28h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£469
Wed 8/511:40STN - IAD
1 stop11h 00mPLAY
Mon 13/518:50IAD - STN
1 stop10h 50mPLAY
Deal found 30/4£471
Wed 8/514:25LHR - BWI
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/522:26BWI - LHR
1 stop15h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£487

One-way flights to Washington, D.C.

Explore one-way flight options to Washington, D.C. for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 903,063 searches and data was last updated on 2 May 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Washington, D.C.. Reserve a round-trip flight to Washington, D.C. instead by utilising the search form above.
Fri 31/514:00LGW - IAD
3 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£279
Wed 8/521:25LHR - IAD
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£283
Tue 7/521:25LHR - IAD
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£284
Thu 16/506:00LGW - IAD
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£284
Sun 5/521:00STN - IAD
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£285
Fri 31/510:45LGW - IAD
2 stops39h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£286
Thu 16/520:20STN - IAD
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£286
Fri 10/507:40LHR - IAD
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£287
Sun 5/510:35LHR - IAD
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£288

Direct flights to Washington, D.C.

Wed 8/517:30LHR - IAD
Nonstop7h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 15/522:15IAD - LHR
Nonstop7h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/5£504
Wed 8/517:25LHR - IAD
Nonstop8h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 15/522:45IAD - LHR
Nonstop7h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5£528
Mon 28/1015:25LHR - BWI
Nonstop8h 30mFinnair
Mon 18/1120:40BWI - LHR
Nonstop6h 55mFinnair
Deal found 1/5£530
Wed 18/916:35LHR - BWI
Nonstop8h 05mFinnair
Wed 25/921:25BWI - LHR
Nonstop7h 05mFinnair
Deal found 1/5£531
Tue 7/512:15LHR - IAD
Nonstop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/522:25IAD - LHR
Nonstop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4£531
Tue 17/916:35LHR - BWI
Nonstop8h 05mFinnair
Tue 1/1021:25BWI - LHR
Nonstop7h 05mFinnair
Deal found 2/5£531
Mon 13/516:40LHR - IAD
Nonstop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/522:25IAD - LHR
Nonstop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5£532
Tue 17/916:35LHR - BWI
Nonstop8h 05mFinnair
Tue 1/1021:25BWI - LHR
Nonstop7h 05mFinnair
Deal found 1/5£532
Wed 8/516:40LHR - IAD
Nonstop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/518:30IAD - LHR
Nonstop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5£533

Average price of flights to Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Washington, D.C. is currently £284 while a return flight costs £490. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Washington, D.C. (average of £598). Flying to Washington, D.C. in July will prove the most costly (average of £856). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£479

February

£498

March

£559

April

£537

May

£603

June

£683

July

£685

August

£608

September

£551

October

£522

November

£481

December

£495

Peak season:

Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States and the home of the White House, the Senate and the House of Representatives. It is also where you can find some of the nation’s most important historic monuments. Take cheap flights to Washington D.C and you’ll discover there’s more to this city than politics though. There are plenty of museums and art galleries for culture vultures including the Smithsonian American History Museum, the Hall of the First Lady’s even an International Spy Museum. The peak season for tourists to take flights to Washington D.C are between March and August. March/April is particularly busy for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, a large well-attended event held over three weeks. Other busy periods include the time when Congress is in session, and from mid-January through June, when lobbyists and demonstrators fill up the hotels and restaurants. It is recommended to book flights to Washington D.C in advance during this period.

Off season:

Winters in Washington D.D are cool, with the average temperature from mid-December to mid-February hovering around 3C. The city can also experience some snow during this season. The quietest times are late August into early September and the period between Thanksgiving (4th Thursday of November) and mid-January. These times are when Washington D.C is the coldest, but you are more likely to find the cheapest flights to Washington D.C and better hotel rates.

Temperature and rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

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

WAS

Temperature

2 - 27 °C

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.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

The best times to book flights to Washington D.C weather-wise are spring and autumn, when the weather is at its most pleasant and warm. Summers can get very hot and humid with temperatures generally ranging between 20C and 30C, but sometimes as high as 40C. When searching for cheap flights to Washington D.C book outside of major annual events such as Independence Day (4 July) as prices for flight tickets will increase. If you’re not a budget traveller then celebrating this significant event in the capital of the United States of America would be a wonderful experience, especially for the the iconic fireworks display.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Washington, D.C. should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 2 May 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic and Icelandair to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
10,861 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

8.1
Very Good
10,861 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,861 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.9
Good
1,608 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,861 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.8
Good
2,027 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,861 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.8
Good
1,376 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,861 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.7
Good
744 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,861 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

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

    Flights from London to Washington D.C: 8 hours 15 minutes. Flights from Manchester to Washington D.C: 8 hours 15 minutes. Flights from Birmingham to Washington D.C: 10 hours 40 minutes. Flights from Glasgow to Washington D.C: 10 hours 05 minutes.

  • Which airlines operate flights to Washington D.C?

    United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic operate regular non-stop flights to Washington D.C from London. If flying from a different city such as Manchester or Birmingham you can still access the city via connecting flights, these take a little longer but may offer cheap deals. Consider airlines such as Icelandair, Aer Lingus, KLM and Lufthansa.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Most international flights to Washington D.C land at Dulles International Airport (IAD) 26 miles west of the city. This is the largest airport serving and is a hub for United Airlines. To reach Washington D.C the quickest way is to catch the Silver Line Express Bus to the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station, an adult fare costs $5 each way. Taxis are available on the lower level of the Main Terminal. If renting a car from the Main Terminal companies provide free shuttles to the rental lot.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Washington?

  • What does IAD mean?

    This is defined as Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD). Codes like IAD are often used to just call airports uniquely. Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • 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, PLAY 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 Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Baltimore/Washington Airport typically cost £28, while return flights cost around £95.

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

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around £322, however they can be found for as little as £187.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., London offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 50 minutes).

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

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

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

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

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