Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. from £213

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — WAS
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£423

One-way from

£213

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£819
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 6/11-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
5/9
  • 5/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 37m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£79 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 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 15 August 2025.

Thu 6/1111:55LGW - BWI
1 stop11h 45mIcelandair
Mon 10/1119:40BWI - LGW
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 13/8£423
Tue 2/913:00LGW - BWI
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Tue 23/920:30BWI - LGW
1 stop13h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 13/8£423
Mon 15/915:40LGW - BWI
1 stop32h 45mIcelandair
Mon 22/920:30BWI - LGW
1 stop13h 05mIcelandair
Deal found 14/8£424
Mon 8/915:40LGW - BWI
1 stop32h 45mIcelandair
Sun 14/920:30BWI - LGW
1 stop13h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 12/8£425
Sat 30/813:00LGW - BWI
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Sat 6/920:30BWI - LGW
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 13/8£426
Tue 2/913:00LGW - BWI
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Fri 5/920:30BWI - LGW
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 14/8£426
Thu 18/915:40LGW - BWI
1 stop32h 45mIcelandair
Tue 23/920:30BWI - LGW
1 stop13h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 14/8£427
Mon 1/914:00LGW - BWI
1 stop26h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/920:52BWI - LGW
1 stop32h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£428
Mon 1/908:40LGW - BWI
2 stops14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/918:50BWI - LGW
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£428
Wed 3/914:00LGW - BWI
2 stops26h 01mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/920:52BWI - LGW
1 stop32h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£429
Wed 8/1008:00LGW - BWI
2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1018:50BWI - LGW
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£430
Sat 4/1014:00LGW - BWI
1 stop28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1020:30BWI - LGW
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£431

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LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Thu 6/11

11:55-18:40

1 stop11h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/11

19:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£423

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Sun 23/11

11:55-18:40

1 stop11h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 26/11

19:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£423

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Sat 22/11

11:55-18:40

1 stop11h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 25/11

19:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£423

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Fri 31/10

11:55-19:40

1 stop11h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/11

19:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£423

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Fri 14/11

11:55-18:40

1 stop11h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 18/11

19:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£423

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Tue 2/9

13:00-19:25

1 stop11h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 23/9

20:30-14:40

1 stop13h 10m

£423

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Sat 13/9

15:40-19:25

1 stop32h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/10

20:30-14:40

1 stop13h 10m

£423

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Mon 15/9

15:40-19:25

1 stop32h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 22/9

20:30-14:35

1 stop13h 05m

£424

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Mon 8/9

15:40-19:25

1 stop32h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 14/9

20:30-14:40

1 stop13h 10m

£425

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Mon 22/9

15:40-19:25

1 stop32h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 29/9

20:30-14:35

1 stop13h 05m

£425

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from London Gatwick Airport 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 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 15 August 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.

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

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

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

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

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

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £407.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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

Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 50m.

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

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

Flights via New York (JFK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 11m.

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 15 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Icelandair and British Airways from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C.. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Food

6.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

KEF - EWR

The airport in Reykjavik had too few seats at the departure gate. Otherwise the airport experience was fine. The flight was timely and smooth. The airplane was well maintained and staff pleasant and efficient

Boarding

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Food

6.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

KEF - EWR

The airport in Reykjavik had too few seats at the departure gate. Otherwise the airport experience was fine. The flight was timely and smooth. The airplane was well maintained and staff pleasant and efficient

Boarding

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Food

6.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

KEF - EWR

The airport in Reykjavik had too few seats at the departure gate. Otherwise the airport experience was fine. The flight was timely and smooth. The airplane was well maintained and staff pleasant and efficient

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Flying on Icelandair is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at £370. This flight start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from London Gatwick Airport 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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