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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. from £263

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — WAS
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£433

One-way from

£263

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£694

Good round-trip deal

£706 or less

Good one-way deal

£626 or less
10/12-17/12
  • 10/12-17/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.
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6/3
  • 6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 48m total
  • Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£96 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 November 2025.

Wed 10/1207:25EDI - IAD
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1221:00IAD - EDI
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£433
Thu 27/1108:20EDI - IAD
1 stop12h 15mAer Lingus
Sun 7/1221:00IAD - EDI
1 stop12h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 10/11£448
Sat 13/1213:35EDI - IAD
1 stop10h 55mAer Lingus
Wed 17/1221:00IAD - EDI
1 stop11h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/11£548
Sat 22/1113:35EDI - IAD
1 stop10h 55mAer Lingus
Sat 24/117:05IAD - EDI
1 stop16h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 10/11£557
Mon 8/1209:35EDI - IAD
1 stop14h 55mAer Lingus
Sun 14/1217:05IAD - EDI
1 stop10h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 10/11£566
Wed 26/1108:10EDI - BWI
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1208:37BWI - EDI
2 stops33h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£602
Sat 20/1211:45EDI - IAD
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/115:33IAD - EDI
2 stops24h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£604
Sat 20/1208:15EDI - IAD
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1217:05IAD - EDI
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£619
Thu 27/1106:15EDI - BWI
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1219:40BWI - EDI
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£620
Thu 27/1111:40EDI - IAD
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1217:05IAD - EDI
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£627
Thu 27/1107:45EDI - IAD
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1217:05IAD - EDI
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£629
Wed 26/1108:10EDI - IAD
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1217:30IAD - EDI
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£636

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 13 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

11:20-18:30

1 stop12h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/3

20:40-10:20

1 stop9h 40m

£461

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - DCA

EDIDCA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

12:10-19:59

1 stop12h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/5

18:45-09:15

1 stop9h 30m

£518

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/4

20:15-16:50

2 stops49h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/5

20:20-18:05

2 stops40h 45m

£522

EdinburghBaltimore

EDI - BWI

EDIBWI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/11

08:10-18:40

1 stop15h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/12

08:37-23:00

2 stops33h 23m

£602

EdinburghBaltimore

EDI - BWI

EDIBWI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/11

06:15-18:40

2 stops17h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/12

19:40-19:30

2 stops18h 50m

£620

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/11

08:10-18:30

1 stop15h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/12

17:30-08:45

2 stops34h 15m

£636

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/12

13:35-19:30

1 stop10h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 16/1

17:05-11:30

1 stop13h 25m

£645

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/12

15:40-15:15

2 stops28h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 30/12

09:45-17:50

3 stops27h 05m

£663

EdinburghBaltimore

EDI - BWI

EDIBWI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/4

12:30-19:40

1 stop12h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 28/4

21:30-13:05

1 stop10h 35m

£700

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/11

12:30-15:50

Nonstop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/12

22:20-10:30

Nonstop7h 10m

£716

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. (average of £435). Flying from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £601). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% 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.?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

New York (JFK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £459.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 01m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 10m.

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 13 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Aer Lingus, 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,016 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,016 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,016 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,370 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,016 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,907 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,016 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,568 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,016 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,513 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,016 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.. 6 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 2 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 12h 10m. Icelandair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £461. 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 £462. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Aer Lingus, from £555, and Lufthansa, from £596. British Airways is 33% 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.?

    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..

  • 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 (71%), United Airlines (71%), Lufthansa( 71%).

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

    While on average a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is generally £859, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £464. When looking at the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay £433 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. (average of £435). Flying from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £601). 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 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£462Average£637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£532Average£818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£536Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£555Average£732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£596Average£730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£622Average£793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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