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

A quick flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. can take about 11h 20m. Icelandair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £437. The distance between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. is about 3424 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 £445. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Aer Lingus, from £531, and Virgin Atlantic, from £539. British Airways is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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.

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.

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).

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 cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.?

While on average a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is generally £764, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £545. When looking at the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay £385 for that flight.

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: Lufthansa (69%), Air Canada (61%), United Airlines( 61%).

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

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.

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.. 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.

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.

£279+ Flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.

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.

Round-trip from	£426
One-way from	£279
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£659
Good round-trip deal	£623 or less
Good one-way deal	£690 or less

Aer Lingus
17/10-26/10
2 total stops
23h 05m total
Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.

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19/1
3 total stops
49h 29m total
Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£89 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 17 September 2025.

Thu 18/907:00EDI - BWI

2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/918:50BWI - EDI

2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£408

Fri 17/1007:30EDI - IAD

1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1018:05IAD - EDI

1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£426

Mon 13/1011:55EDI - IAD

1 stop12h 00mAer Lingus

Mon 20/1017:20IAD - EDI

1 stop14h 30mAer Lingus

Deal found 15/9£433

Wed 15/1006:20EDI - BWI

2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1018:50BWI - EDI

2 stops14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£447

Tue 7/1012:10EDI - DCA

1 stop10h 50mJetBlue

Wed 15/1006:25DCA - EDI

1 stop21h 50mJetBlue

Deal found 15/9£462

Thu 30/1006:15EDI - BWI

2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1119:40BWI - EDI

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£469

Mon 8/1213:10EDI - IAD

1 stop11h 45mBritish Airways

Sun 14/1221:45IAD - EDI

1 stop12h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£471

Tue 4/1110:55EDI - BWI

1 stop12h 50mBritish Airways

Thu 13/1120:35BWI - EDI

1 stop10h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£471

Wed 15/1011:30EDI - DCA

1 stop12h 52mJetBlue

Wed 22/1018:55DCA - EDI

1 stop10h 15mJetBlue

Deal found 15/9£475

Mon 3/1105:45EDI - IAD

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1118:50IAD - EDI

1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£477

Thu 9/1006:00EDI - IAD

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/1021:20IAD - EDI

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£478

Tue 16/920:55EDI - IAD

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/922:20IAD - EDI

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£479

Best flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Tue 3/312:20EDI - BWI

1 stop11h 20mIcelandair

Mon 9/320:40BWI - EDI

1 stop9h 40mIcelandair

Deal found 15/9£437

Mon 3/1105:45EDI - IAD

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1118:50IAD - EDI

1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£477

Mon 1/1213:30EDI - IAD

1 stop31h 35mKLM

Sun 7/1212:19IAD - EDI

1 stop16h 26mKLM

Deal found 15/9£480

Tue 4/1105:45EDI - IAD

2 stops18h 33mDelta

Thu 13/1118:50IAD - EDI

1 stop10h 50mDelta

Deal found 15/9£480

Wed 5/1111:45EDI - DCA

1 stop16h 17mAir France

Thu 13/1111:10DCA - EDI

1 stop17h 35mAir France

Deal found 14/9£482

Thu 6/1108:35EDI - DCA

2 stops14h 23mAmerican Airlines

Fri 14/1115:44DCA - EDI

2 stops13h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9£488

Tue 7/1006:00EDI - BWI

2 stops22h 02mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 15/1012:19BWI - EDI

2 stops15h 06mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9£496

Fri 13/209:55EDI - BWI

1 stop13h 50mBritish Airways

Thu 19/220:35BWI - EDI

1 stop11h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9£515

Thu 5/311:30EDI - IAD

1 stop12h 00mIcelandair

Mon 9/320:40IAD - EDI

1 stop9h 40mIcelandair

Deal found 14/9£456

Fri 3/1009:10EDI - IAD

1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1018:30IAD - EDI

1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£480

Wed 26/1113:30EDI - IAD

1 stop31h 35mKLM

Wed 3/1218:05IAD - EDI

1 stop20h 55mKLM

Deal found 15/9£480

Mon 3/1113:30EDI - DCA

2 stops14h 32mDelta

Mon 10/1114:59DCA - EDI

2 stops14h 41mDelta

Deal found 15/9£480

Thu 6/1108:35EDI - DCA

2 stops14h 23mAmerican Airlines

Thu 13/1115:44DCA - EDI

2 stops13h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9£488

Mon 8/1205:45EDI - IAD

1 stop15h 20mDelta

Sun 14/1218:05IAD - EDI

1 stop18h 25mDelta

Deal found 15/9£481

Wed 5/1111:45EDI - DCA

1 stop11h 15mKLM

Thu 13/1111:10DCA - EDI

1 stop17h 35mKLM

Deal found 14/9£482

Thu 9/1006:00EDI - IAD

2 stops18h 18mDelta

Tue 14/1019:59IAD - EDI

2 stops15h 36mDelta

Deal found 14/9£482

Thu 30/1009:25EDI - BWI

1 stop14h 20mAmerican Airlines

Thu 6/1120:21BWI - EDI

2 stops17h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/9£532

Thu 30/1006:15EDI - BWI

2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1119:40BWI - EDI

3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£551

Wed 29/1013:30EDI - DCA

2 stops14h 22mDelta

Wed 5/1113:15DCA - EDI

2 stops16h 25mDelta

Deal found 14/9£482

Sat 4/1011:20EDI - BWI

1 stop12h 40mKLM

Tue 7/1013:00BWI - EDI

1 stop12h 45mKLM

Deal found 16/9£543

Sat 4/1006:00EDI - IAD

1 stop18h 15mDelta

Tue 7/1012:09IAD - EDI

2 stops17h 36mDelta

Deal found 16/9£483

Wed 15/1009:00EDI - BWI

1 stop13h 17mKLM

Wed 22/1013:00BWI - EDI

1 stop12h 45mKLM

Deal found 15/9£554

Sat 22/1113:30EDI - DCA

2 stops14h 26mDelta

Tue 2/1211:10DCA - EDI

1 stop17h 35mDelta

Deal found 14/9£484

Mon 8/1211:45EDI - DCA

1 stop16h 07mDelta

Sun 14/1211:10DCA - EDI

2 stops16h 30mDelta

Deal found 16/9£485

Tue 4/1109:20EDI - DCA

2 stops14h 39mDelta

Thu 13/1112:36DCA - EDI

2 stops15h 04mDelta

Deal found 15/9£485

Sat 4/1014:05EDI - DCA

1 stop14h 36mDelta

Tue 7/1008:29DCA - EDI

1 stop17h 16mDelta

Deal found 16/9£485

Tue 7/1013:20EDI - BWI

2 stops14h 53mDelta

Wed 15/1013:00BWI - EDI

1 stop12h 45mDelta

Deal found 15/9£486

Tue 3/305:45EDI - BWI

2 stops18h 29mDelta

Mon 9/315:30BWI - EDI

2 stops15h 10mDelta

Deal found 15/9£487

Fri 13/211:00EDI - BWI

2 stops16h 59mDelta

Thu 19/215:30BWI - EDI

2 stops13h 40mDelta

Deal found 16/9£525

Thu 30/1009:20EDI - BWI

2 stops17h 42mDelta

Thu 6/1119:45BWI - EDI

2 stops15h 20mDelta

Deal found 15/9£528

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.
Explore direct flight options from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Thu 16/1012:30EDI - IAD

Nonstop8h 10mUnited Airlines

Thu 30/1022:20IAD - EDI

Nonstop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9£614

Sun 19/1012:30EDI - IAD

Nonstop8h 10mLufthansa

Sun 26/1022:20IAD - EDI

Nonstop7h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9£628

Thu 16/1012:30EDI - IAD

Nonstop8h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 26/1022:20IAD - EDI

Nonstop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9£633

Mon 20/1012:30EDI - IAD

Nonstop8h 10mLufthansa

Tue 28/1022:20IAD - EDI

Nonstop7h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9£634

Sat 18/1012:30EDI - IAD

Nonstop8h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 28/1022:20IAD - EDI

Nonstop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9£672

Sat 18/1012:30EDI - IAD

Nonstop8h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 26/1022:20IAD - EDI

Nonstop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9£674

Tue 7/1012:30EDI - IAD

Nonstop8h 10mLufthansa

Wed 15/1022:25IAD - EDI

Nonstop7h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9£702

Tue 7/1012:30EDI - IAD

Nonstop8h 10mLufthansa

Sat 25/1022:20IAD - EDI

Nonstop7h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9£713

Sat 4/1012:30EDI - IAD

Nonstop8h 10mLufthansa

Tue 7/1022:25IAD - EDI

Nonstop7h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9£717

Mon 1/1212:30EDI - IAD

Nonstop8h 20mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/1222:20IAD - EDI

Nonstop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9£719

Thu 16/1012:30EDI - IAD

Nonstop8h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 25/1022:20IAD - EDI

Nonstop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9£721

Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 16/920:55EDI - IAD

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/922:20IAD - EDI

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£479

Thu 18/907:00EDI - BWI

2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/918:50BWI - EDI

2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£408

Mon 22/909:10EDI - IAD

1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/921:30IAD - EDI

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£481

Mon 22/909:10EDI - IAD

1 stop11h 25mDelta

Mon 29/920:17IAD - EDI

2 stops15h 18mDelta

Deal found 15/9£482

Fri 3/1009:10EDI - IAD

1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1018:30IAD - EDI

1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£480

Tue 7/1012:10EDI - DCA

1 stop10h 50mJetBlue

Wed 15/1006:25DCA - EDI

1 stop21h 50mJetBlue

Deal found 15/9£462

Thu 9/1006:00EDI - IAD

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/1021:20IAD - EDI

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£478

Mon 13/1011:55EDI - IAD

1 stop12h 00mAer Lingus

Mon 20/1017:20IAD - EDI

1 stop14h 30mAer Lingus

Deal found 15/9£433

Wed 15/1006:20EDI - BWI

2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1018:50BWI - EDI

2 stops14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£447

Wed 15/1011:30EDI - DCA

1 stop12h 52mJetBlue

Wed 22/1018:55DCA - EDI

1 stop10h 15mJetBlue

Deal found 15/9£475

Fri 17/1007:30EDI - IAD

1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1018:05IAD - EDI

1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£426

Thu 30/1006:15EDI - BWI

2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1119:40BWI - EDI

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£469

One-way flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Mon 19/120:20EDI - BWI

3 stops49h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£279

Fri 16/106:45EDI - BWI

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£287

Wed 21/119:50EDI - BWI

2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£288

Fri 16/106:45EDI - IAD

2 stops37h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£290

Tue 14/1020:45EDI - IAD

3 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£297

Wed 21/119:50EDI - IAD

2 stops47h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£299

Sun 30/1106:55EDI - IAD

2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£304

Thu 15/107:00EDI - BWI

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£308

Thu 30/1007:00EDI - IAD

2 stops40h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£315

Tue 28/1006:00EDI - IAD

3 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£320

Mon 15/1210:35EDI - IAD

2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£320

Sat 17/107:20EDI - BWI

2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£326

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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EdinburghBaltimore

EDI - BWI

EDIBWI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

12:20-18:40

1 stop11h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/3

20:40-10:20

1 stop9h 40m

£437

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

11:30-18:30

1 stop12h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/3

20:40-10:20

1 stop9h 40m

£456

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/11

05:45-16:05

1 stop15h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/11

18:50-10:40

1 stop10h 50m

£477

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/12

13:30-16:05

1 stop31h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/12

12:19-09:45

1 stop16h 26m

£480

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/10

09:10-15:35

1 stop11h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/10

18:30-10:45

1 stop11h 15m

£480

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/11

05:45-19:18

2 stops18h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 13/11

18:50-10:40

1 stop10h 50m

£480

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/11

13:30-16:05

1 stop31h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/12

18:05-20:00

1 stop20h 55m

£480

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - DCA

EDIDCA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/11

13:30-23:02

2 stops14h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/11

14:59-10:40

2 stops14h 41m

£480

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/12

05:45-16:05

1 stop15h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 14/12

18:05-17:30

1 stop18h 25m

£481

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - DCA

EDIDCA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/11

11:45-23:02

1 stop16h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 13/11

11:10-09:45

1 stop17h 35m

£482

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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.

Estimated return price

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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.?

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, 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.

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

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.

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

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).

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% 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.?

New York (JFK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £442.

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 00m.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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

8,924 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,924 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,924 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Aer Lingus

7.2

Good

1,274 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,924 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

JetBlue

7.2

Good

2,914 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,924 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,407 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,924 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,363 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,924 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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.. 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.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.?
A quick flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. can take about 11h 20m. Icelandair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £437. The distance between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. is about 3424 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 £445. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Aer Lingus, from £531, and Virgin Atlantic, from £539. 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: Lufthansa (69%), Air Canada (61%), United Airlines( 61%).
What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.?
While on average a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is generally £764, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £545. When looking at the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay £385 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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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..
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.?
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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest£445	Average£613	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	Cheapest£512	Average£770	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
KLM	Cheapest£516	Average£668	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£531	Average£681	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£539	Average£613	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£562	Average£695	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£599	Average£786	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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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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