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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. from £243

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.
LGW — WAS
7 Mar — 14 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 February 2026.

Fri 6/314:00
LGW
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IAD
1 stop22h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/308:09
IAD
-
LGW
1 stop21h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£394
Fri 6/314:00
LGW
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BWI
1 stop13h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/322:00
BWI
-
LGW
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£395
Mon 9/311:55
LGW
-
IAD
1 stop11h 35m
Icelandair
Tue 17/320:40
IAD
-
LGW
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 2/2£398
Wed 4/311:55
LGW
-
IAD
1 stop11h 35m
Icelandair
Wed 11/320:40
IAD
-
LGW
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 2/2£400
Wed 13/515:40
LGW
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IAD
1 stop11h 35m
Icelandair
Sat 30/520:30
IAD
-
LGW
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 4/2£404
Thu 8/1015:40
LGW
-
IAD
1 stop32h 40m
Icelandair
Tue 13/1020:30
IAD
-
LGW
1 stop13h 10m
Icelandair
Deal found 2/2£413
Wed 4/311:55
LGW
-
BWI
1 stop11h 45m
Icelandair
Wed 18/320:40
BWI
-
LGW
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/2£413
Tue 24/211:55
LGW
-
BWI
1 stop11h 45m
Icelandair
Tue 3/319:40
BWI
-
LGW
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 2/2£413
Thu 5/314:00
LGW
-
IAD
1 stop22h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/308:09
IAD
-
LGW
1 stop21h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£414
Mon 2/311:55
LGW
-
IAD
1 stop11h 35m
Icelandair
Thu 5/319:40
IAD
-
LGW
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 4/2£417
Thu 19/211:55
LGW
-
BWI
1 stop11h 45m
Icelandair
Mon 23/219:40
BWI
-
LGW
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/2£417
Thu 5/311:55
LGW
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IAD
1 stop11h 35m
Icelandair
Wed 11/320:40
IAD
-
LGW
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/2£421

Find 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 5 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£394

One-way from

£243

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£424
6/3-16/3
  • 6/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
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6/3
  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 53m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£87 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Gatwick

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - IAD

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

11:55-18:30

1 stop11h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/3

20:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£430

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Sat 28/2

11:55-18:40

1 stop11h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/3

19:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£430

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

11:55-18:40

1 stop11h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 18/3

20:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£441

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Tue 10/3

11:55-19:40

1 stop11h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 18/3

20:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£441

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

11:55-18:40

1 stop11h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/3

20:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£441

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Thu 12/3

11:55-19:40

1 stop11h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 17/3

20:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£441

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Wed 11/3

11:55-19:40

1 stop11h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 18/3

20:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£441

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Thu 12/3

11:55-19:40

1 stop11h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/3

20:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£441

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Wed 11/3

11:55-19:40

1 stop11h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/3

20:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£441

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

11:55-18:40

1 stop11h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 17/3

20:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£441

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Cheapflights Insights

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 £308). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of £562). 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’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 63% 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 £403.

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 New York (JFK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 28m.

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 5 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Icelandair 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.
Icelandair
7.1
Good
606 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.2

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Nov 2025

AMS - KEF

We paid a total of 328.00 for specific seats and we were not assigned to any of the seats for which we paid.
Icelandair
7.1
Good
606 reviews
Icelandair
7.1
Good
606 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.2

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Nov 2025

AMS - KEF

We paid a total of 328.00 for specific seats and we were not assigned to any of the seats for which we paid.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    A quick flight from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. can take about 11h 35m. Icelandair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £430. London Gatwick Airport and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 3683 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 £380. This flight start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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    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..

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    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 £308). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of £562). 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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