Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between £533 and £820 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £423 on Icelandair (17 Sept-30 Sept).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

Question 2

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

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Flights via Montreal (YUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 57m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £289.

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between £533 and £820 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £423 on Icelandair (17 Sept-30 Sept).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Delta (£187), PLAY (£254), and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (£350) offers the cheapest pricing from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.. Delta is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

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

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The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.

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The most flights from LHR to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 13

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

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When deciding which route to take from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. consider London Heathrow - Baltimore/Washington, London Heathrow - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or London Heathrow - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay £1,389, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £383. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Baltimore/Washington), is priced around £395.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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Consider KLM (74%), Air France (74%) or Delta (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C..

Question 16

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

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When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C., you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Air France or Finnair as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 17

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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The most popular stopover on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. is Dublin.

Question 18

Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. flights?

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London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. flights have a stopover in Reykjavik the least frequently.

Question 19

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dublin?

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Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 3Olympia Theatre, and Royal Dublin Society are currently the most popular points of interest in Dublin at the moment. Those on a stopover in Dublin interested in visiting Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 3Olympia Theatre, or Royal Dublin Society can do so by traveling 5.7 mi, 5.7 mi, and 6.9 mi, respectively from Dublin. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Dublin can hire a car from Dublin for about £35 per day.

Question 20

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Washington, D.C..

Question 21

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 51 days in advance to save up to 44% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 51 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £538, or £828 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 22

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Washington, D.C.. Flights to Washington, D.C. from London Heathrow Airport in February are about £541 on average during February, but can be found for as low as £225.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Washington, D.C.?

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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 Heathrow to Washington, D.C..

Question 26

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Heathrow to Washington, D.C.?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Heathrow to Washington, D.C. flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Heathrow to Washington, D.C.?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Washington, D.C. from Heathrow.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from Heathrow to Washington, D.C. with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Heathrow to Washington, D.C. flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Heathrow to Washington, D.C. become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Heathrow to Washington, D.C. flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	£423
One-way from	£239
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£650
Good round-trip deal	£486 or less
Good one-way deal	£596 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest£187	Average£529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
PLAY	Cheapest£254	Average£391	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search PLAY flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	Cheapest£350	Average£511	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
Icelandair	Cheapest£360	Average£514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Icelandair flights
JetBlue	Cheapest£371	Average£626	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£434	Average£622	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Finnair	Cheapest£434	Average£609	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
Air France	Cheapest£434	Average£587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest£434	Average£568	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£442	Average£641	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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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.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or September, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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