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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. from £271

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — WAS
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) 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 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£484

One-way from

£271

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£577
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 26/9-29/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 29h 10m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
13/9
  • 13/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 27m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£88 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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

Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Fri 26/912:20LGW - DCA
2 stops15h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/913:44DCA - LGW
2 stops13h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/6£484
Tue 7/1012:10LGW - DCA
1 stop13h 41mJetBlue
Mon 13/1018:55DCA - LGW
1 stop9h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 9/6£489
Tue 17/612:00LGW - DCA
1 stop16h 33mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 10/711:00DCA - LGW
1 stop18h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/6£493
Thu 28/810:35LGW - IAD
1 stop15h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 1/922:20IAD - LGW
1 stop12h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/6£494
Wed 27/812:00LGW - IAD
1 stop12h 43mDelta
Wed 3/917:25IAD - LGW
2 stops35h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/6£495
Wed 9/712:10LGW - DCA
1 stop24h 44mIcelandair
Wed 16/713:44DCA - LGW
1 stop14h 51mIcelandair
Deal found 11/6£497
Fri 20/610:00LGW - IAD
1 stop16h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/915:00IAD - LGW
1 stop34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£503
Thu 28/815:05LGW - IAD
2 stops26h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/913:18IAD - LGW
2 stops37h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6£507
Thu 3/711:35LGW - DCA
3 stops29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/718:40DCA - LGW
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£513
Sun 17/815:40LGW - IAD
1 stop32h 40mIcelandair
Wed 10/1219:40IAD - LGW
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 11/6£528
Tue 24/614:00LGW - BWI
1 stop31h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/805:45BWI - LGW
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£531
Tue 4/1116:00LGW - IAD
1 stop31h 40mRoyal Air Maroc
Fri 7/1120:40IAD - LGW
1 stop13h 20mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 11/6£548

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Fly from

Gatwick

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - DCA

LGWDCA

London Gatwick

Fri 26/9

12:20-23:04

2 stops15h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 29/9

13:44-08:10

2 stops13h 26m

£484

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - DCA

LGWDCA

London Gatwick

Tue 7/10

12:10-20:51

1 stop13h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 13/10

18:55-09:35

1 stop9h 40m

£489

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - IAD

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Thu 28/8

10:35-20:50

1 stop15h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/9

22:20-15:35

1 stop12h 15m

£494

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - IAD

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Wed 27/8

12:00-19:43

1 stop12h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/9

12:13-10:00

1 stop16h 47m

£495

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - DCA

LGWDCA

London Gatwick

Wed 9/7

12:10-07:54

1 stop24h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 16/7

13:44-09:35

1 stop14h 51m

£497

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - IAD

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Thu 28/8

15:05-12:37

2 stops26h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/9

11:18-08:10

2 stops15h 52m

£507

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - DCA

LGWDCA

London Gatwick

Thu 3/7

11:35-12:03

3 stops29h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/7

18:40-10:45

1 stop11h 05m

£513

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - IAD

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Fri 4/7

10:00-21:12

1 stop16h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 14/7

21:58-07:00

1 stop28h 02m

£517

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - IAD

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Sun 17/8

15:40-19:20

1 stop32h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/12

19:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£528

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Tue 24/6

14:00-16:08

1 stop31h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/8

05:45-10:00

1 stop23h 15m

£531

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of £565). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £946). 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 LGW to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick 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 June 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

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

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.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

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

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).

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 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Finnair and Virgin Atlantic from London to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at £484. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with the lowest prices starting at £489 and £494, respectively. These flights start at 10% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. are TAP AIR PORTUGAL (£465), Icelandair (£467), and British Airways (£467).

  • What are the most popular routes from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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

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

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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 Gatwick to Washington, D.C..

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of £565). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £946). 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 Gatwick to Washington, D.C.

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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£346Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IcelandairCheapest£352Average£518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£377Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£492Average£632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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