Q: 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 £623 and £870 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £309 on Multiple Airlines (17 Sept-24 Sept).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 05m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 00m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between £623 and £870 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £309 on Multiple Airlines (17 Sept-24 Sept).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £549.

Question 6

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

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A quick flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. can take about 12h 50m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £499. The distance between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. is about 3454 mi.

Question 7

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. round-trip from £450. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Aer Lingus, from £507, and KLM, from £548. British Airways is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 85 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £947). 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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 11

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

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The most flights from EDI to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 14

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

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Most travelers choose Edinburgh Turnhouse - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Baltimore/Washington or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National when deciding on the best route from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C..

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is generally £4,058, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £591. When looking at the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay £395 for that flight.

Question 16

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

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Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Edinburgh, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Lufthansa (72%), Air Canada (57%), United Airlines( 57%).

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. are British Airways, Aer Lingus and KLM. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 18

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Users have found that flying from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 19

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C., book at least 38 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 60% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £554 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £967.

Question 20

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Washington, D.C. from Edinburgh average £685. You can even find prices in January for less than £685, as users have found deals to Washington, D.C. from as low as £491. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Washington, D.C. from Edinburgh. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 30%.

Question 21

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to WAS?

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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.. 7 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 3 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

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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..

Question 25

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

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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.

Question 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Washington, D.C. from Edinburgh today with Cheapflights!

Question 27

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£309
One-way from	£241
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£893
Good round-trip deal	£681 or less
Good one-way deal	£7,337 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest£450	Average£627	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£507	Average£668	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
Finnair	Cheapest£543	Average£759	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
KLM	Cheapest£548	Average£660	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£549	Average£610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£568	Average£698	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£595	Average£802	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. from £241

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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Washington, D.C. are usually found in January or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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