Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. from £293

EDI — WAS
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Washington, D.C. are usually found in July or June, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.

Thu 10/1211:20 -
1 stop12h 10m
Wed 20/119:40 -
1 stop9h 40m
Deal found 27/10£496
Thu 19/1117:30 -
2 stops32h 00m
Mon 30/1117:25 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 26/10£513
Fri 11/1207:25 -
1 stop13h 15m
Wed 20/118:05 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 27/10£535
Fri 11/1219:10 -
1 stop28h 40m
Thu 31/1220:30 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 28/10£540
Thu 12/1119:40 -
2 stops29h 50m
Wed 25/1119:40 -
2 stops22h 35m
Deal found 29/10£543
Thu 10/1206:00 -
1 stop17h 30m
Wed 23/1219:40 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 27/10£554
Tue 22/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 05m
Sat 16/120:30 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 26/10£558
Mon 23/1108:25 -
2 stops35h 15m
Mon 30/1117:25 -
2 stops20h 45m
Deal found 26/10£569
Thu 5/1117:30 -
2 stops32h 00m
Thu 12/1117:25 -
2 stops25h 55m
Deal found 29/10£573
Thu 10/1209:25 -
1 stop11h 03m
Thu 21/115:05 -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 27/10£665
Thu 26/1105:40 -
2 stops16h 43m
Sun 10/111:07 -
2 stops18h 23m
Deal found 29/10£671
Wed 25/1105:40 -
2 stops17h 59m
Sat 23/114:55 -
2 stops14h 35m
Deal found 28/10£672

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

Round-trip from

£496

One-way from

£293

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£653

Good round-trip deal

£644 or less
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 10/12-20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.
24/2-31/12
  • 24/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 06m total
  • Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£52 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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EdinburghWashington, D.C.

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

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/11

12:30-18:30

3 stops35h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£349

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

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

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/11

07:20-17:56

3 stops39h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£369

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

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

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 24/2

08:15-16:20

1 stop37h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£370

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

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

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/11

13:10-15:15

3 stops55h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£387
Fastest return journey

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

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

EDIDCA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/2

11:35-18:05

1 stop11h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£466

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

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

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/1

08:25-15:40

1 stop12h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£469

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

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

EDIDCA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/1

08:25-19:33

2 stops16h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£473

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

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

EDIDCA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/1

10:00-19:33

2 stops14h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£475

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

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

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/11

07:05-10:39

3 stops32h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£477

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

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

EDIDCA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/4

06:00-18:05

2 stops17h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£484

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. (average of £612). Flying from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of £724). 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 EDI to WAS?

When flying from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between £548 and £656 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £496 on Icelandair (10 Dec–20 Jan).

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

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

Boston (BOS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £443.

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

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 05m.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 14m.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 51 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Aer Lingus,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.. 4 airlines have flights from Turnhouse to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

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

    A quick flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. can take about 11h 15m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £678. The distance between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. is about 3465 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. round-trip from £458. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from £491, and United Airlines, from £524. British Airways is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Edinburgh, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (69%), United Airlines (69%), Lufthansa( 69%).

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

    While on average a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is generally £879, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £504. When looking at the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay £535 for that flight.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C..

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. (average of £612). Flying from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of £724). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£458Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£491Average£845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£524Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Aer LingusCheapest£562Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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