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Cheap flights from London to Washington, D.C. from £236

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — WAS
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Washington, D.C. are usually found in January or February, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from London to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 February 2026.

Thu 5/314:00
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Mon 23/314:58
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2 stops15h 02m
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Deal found 12/2£384
Sun 15/306:00
LHR
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IAD
1 stop13h 40m
Austrian Airlines
Sat 21/317:26
IAD
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LHR
1 stop13h 49m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 13/2£385
Wed 25/219:25
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IAD
1 stop24h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Wed 29/418:25
IAD
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Nonstop7h 30m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 9/2£386
Wed 11/320:05
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IAD
1 stop25h 35m
SWISS
Mon 30/320:20
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LHR
1 stop11h 40m
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Deal found 10/2£387
Wed 13/515:40
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IAD
1 stop11h 35m
Icelandair
Wed 3/623:20
IAD
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1 stop10h 20m
Icelandair
Deal found 11/2£387
Tue 17/208:30
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1 stop12h 20m
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Mon 23/217:17
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1 stop12h 58m
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Deal found 11/2£388
Fri 15/515:40
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Icelandair
Fri 5/623:20
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1 stop10h 20m
Icelandair
Deal found 13/2£388
Mon 23/207:40
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IAD
1 stop12h 55m
Lufthansa
Mon 23/323:15
IAD
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LHR
Nonstop7h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 10/2£389
Tue 17/209:00
LHR
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IAD
1 stop12h 40m
SWISS
Tue 24/220:30
IAD
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LHR
1 stop11h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 10/2£390
Wed 8/715:40
LGW
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IAD
1 stop11h 35m
Icelandair
Wed 22/723:20
IAD
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1 stop10h 20m
Icelandair
Deal found 12/2£390
Sun 1/306:00
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IAD
1 stop13h 40m
Austrian Airlines
Sat 7/317:10
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1 stop31h 45m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 10/2£390
Thu 19/213:30
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IAD
1 stop11h 45m
Lufthansa
Wed 25/217:40
IAD
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LHR
1 stop11h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 11/2£391

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 February 2026.

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£384

One-way from

£236

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January

Average price

£460

Good round-trip deal

£422 or less

Good one-way deal

£467 or less
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  • 13h 53m total
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 13 February 2026.
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Fri 13/3

14:00-23:59

1 stop13h 59m

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Fri 20/3

20:39-10:05

1 stop33h 26m

£391

LondonWashington, D.C.

LHR - IAD

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London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

09:00-16:40

1 stop12h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/5

21:50-10:40

Nonstop7h 50m

£397

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London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

09:00-16:40

1 stop12h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/5

18:25-06:55

Nonstop7h 30m

£397

LondonWashington, D.C.

LHR - IAD

LHRIAD

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

09:00-16:40

1 stop12h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 27/4

18:25-06:55

Nonstop7h 30m

£397

LondonWashington, D.C.

LHR - IAD

LHRIAD

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

19:25-14:40

1 stop24h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/4

22:10-10:40

Nonstop7h 30m

£398

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LHRBWI

London Heathrow

Thu 5/3

09:00-21:42

2 stops17h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/3

17:12-13:00

2 stops15h 48m

£401

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - IAD

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

15:40-19:20

1 stop32h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 28/6

23:20-14:40

1 stop10h 20m

£408

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LGW - IAD

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

15:40-19:20

1 stop32h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 28/6

23:20-14:40

1 stop10h 20m

£408

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - IAD

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Sat 25/4

15:40-19:20

1 stop32h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/7

23:20-14:40

1 stop10h 20m

£408

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - IAD

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Fri 24/4

15:40-19:20

1 stop32h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 28/6

23:20-14:40

1 stop10h 20m

£408

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Washington, D.C. (average of £329). Flying from London to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of £462). 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 LON to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from London to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 February 2026.

The most flights from LON to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

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

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London 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 39% of one-stop itineraries from London to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

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

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

Shannon (SNN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £333.

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

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 35m.

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

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

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

How often are flights from London to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between London and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic, Icelandair, andPLAY from London 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Icelandair
7.1
Good
614 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
PLAY
7.0
Good
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,784 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,739 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as £397, United Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from London in 12h 40m. The distance from London to Washington, D.C. is about 3664 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta (£186), United Airlines (£326), and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (£336) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Washington, D.C.. Users have found that Delta is 64% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for TAP AIR PORTUGAL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £364. Users have also found prices from £380 and £412 on Aer Lingus and Icelandair, respectively.

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

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

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from London to Washington, D.C. on time: Air Canada (84%), Austrian Airlines (84%), Copa Airlines (84%).

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

    While on average a flight from London to Washington, D.C. is generally £1,355, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £373. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay £295 for that flight.

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

    Most of the time, London to Washington, D.C. flights that have stopovers will stop in Reykjavik.

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

    If you're on a stopover in Reykjavik and looking for things to do, consider visiting Harpa, National Cathedral, or Reykjavik Free Church. Travelers on a layover in Reykjavik can visit Harpa, National Cathedral, and Reykjavik Free Church, by traveling 23.3 mi, 23.0 mi, and 22.9 mi, respectively after landing at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl for about £35 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Flights departing from London and landing in Washington, D.C. stopover in Dublin least frequently.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from London 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 London to Washington, D.C..

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Washington, D.C. (average of £329). Flying from London to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of £462). 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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DeltaCheapest£186Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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PLAYCheapest£263Average£426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£326Average£514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£336Average£465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IcelandairCheapest£340Average£525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aer LingusCheapest£360Average£739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£371Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£397Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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