When is the best time to book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

The best time to book flights to Washington, D.C. is 57 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.

Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington, D.C..

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

Baltimore/Washington is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Baltimore/Washington typically cost £39, while return flights cost around £76.

How much is a return flight to Washington, D.C.?

A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around £847, however they can be found for as little as £220.

Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., London offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 0 minutes).

Does Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

Yes. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleepbox Lounge Iad, Dulles International Airport is the closest property to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (0.0 mi away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Washington, D.C. are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Lufthansa.

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

On average, a flight from London to Washington, D.C. takes 12 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Washington, D.C. from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from London to Washington, D.C. are scheduled on a Wednesday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Washington, D.C. are Delta, United Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL.

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.

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).

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Mon 13/416:40

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IAD

Nonstop8h 15m

Lufthansa

Mon 20/418:25

IAD

LHR

Nonstop7h 30m

Lufthansa

Deal found 29/3£415

Thu 21/515:40

LGW

IAD

1 stop32h 40m

Icelandair

Sun 24/523:20

IAD

LGW

1 stop31h 25m

Icelandair

Deal found 29/3£415

Tue 11/808:00

LHR

IAD

1 stop13h 03m

Austrian Airlines

Mon 17/817:15

IAD

LHR

1 stop13h 40m

Austrian Airlines

Deal found 29/3£415

Thu 21/515:40

LGW

IAD

1 stop32h 40m

Icelandair

Sun 24/523:20

IAD

LGW

1 stop31h 25m

Icelandair

Deal found 30/3£415

Tue 16/612:15

LHR

IAD

Nonstop8h 15m

Lufthansa

Wed 8/722:15

IAD

LHR

1 stop13h 25m

Lufthansa

Deal found 29/3£416

Mon 13/406:55

LHR

IAD

1 stop13h 05m

Lufthansa

Fri 24/422:10

IAD

LHR

Nonstop7h 30m

Lufthansa

Deal found 29/3£417

Tue 14/408:45

LHR

IAD

1 stop13h 00m

SWISS

Tue 21/420:20

IAD

LHR

1 stop11h 40m

SWISS

Deal found 30/3£418

Mon 27/407:25

LHR

IAD

1 stop12h 35m

Lufthansa

Sun 3/518:25

IAD

LHR

Nonstop7h 30m

Lufthansa

Deal found 28/3£418

Tue 5/509:15

LCY

IAD

1 stop12h 30m

SWISS

Mon 11/520:20

IAD

LCY

1 stop11h 15m

SWISS

Deal found 28/3£418

Mon 13/406:00

LHR

IAD

1 stop14h 15m

SWISS

Mon 20/420:20

IAD

LHR

1 stop16h 30m

SWISS

Deal found 30/3£419

Wed 17/609:30

LHR

DCA

1 stop11h 09m

Air Canada

Mon 22/612:40

DCA

LHR

1 stop12h 50m

Air Canada

Deal found 27/3£419

Mon 13/408:40

LHR

IAD

1 stop13h 05m

SWISS

Mon 20/420:20

IAD

LHR

1 stop11h 40m

SWISS

Deal found 28/3£420

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Tue 1/906:00

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IAD

1 stop13h 00m

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Wed 9/918:35

IAD

LHR

Nonstop7h 20m

Austrian Airlines

Deal found 27/3£422

Wed 16/908:40

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United Airlines

Mon 28/916:00

IAD

LHR

1 stop9h 35m

United Airlines

Deal found 28/3£427

Mon 20/412:15

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IAD

Nonstop8h 15m

Lufthansa

Thu 23/422:10

IAD

LHR

Nonstop7h 30m

Lufthansa

Deal found 29/3£447

Thu 30/406:30

STN

BWI

2 stops17h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 9/520:30

BWI

STN

2 stops21h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 29/3£489

Wed 29/408:40

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DCA

1 stop17h 19m

JetBlue

Sun 3/506:00

DCA

LHR

1 stop9h 45m

JetBlue

Deal found 30/3£509

Tue 14/415:40

LGW

IAD

1 stop32h 40m

Icelandair

Tue 21/420:30

IAD

LGW

1 stop13h 10m

Icelandair

Deal found 30/3£517

Wed 24/610:45

LGW

DCA

1 stop17h 15m

British Airways

Tue 14/710:23

DCA

LGW

1 stop15h 27m

British Airways

Deal found 31/3£538

Thu 16/409:40

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DCA

1 stop11h 22m

Delta

Wed 22/406:00

DCA

LHR

1 stop9h 10m

Delta

Deal found 31/3£564

Tue 1/910:00

LCY

IAD

1 stop10h 35m

KLM

Tue 8/917:40

IAD

LCY

1 stop10h 10m

KLM

Deal found 27/3£583

Mon 4/510:00

LCY

IAD

1 stop10h 35m

Virgin Atlantic

Tue 12/517:40

IAD

LCY

1 stop10h 10m

Virgin Atlantic

Deal found 31/3£591

Sat 12/914:00

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BWI

Nonstop8h 15m

Finnair

Sun 20/921:35

BWI

LHR

Nonstop7h 20m

Finnair

Deal found 29/3£614

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DCA

2 stops31h 51m

Scandinavian Airlines

Mon 20/411:00

DCA

LHR

2 stops17h 35m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 28/3£627

Thu 14/519:15

LCY

IAD

1 stop25h 00m

SWISS

Thu 21/517:40

IAD

LCY

1 stop13h 55m

SWISS

Deal found 29/3£630

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STN

IAD

1 stop23h 00m

Turkish Airlines

Sun 5/721:45

IAD

STN

1 stop19h 25m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 31/3£632

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LGW

IAD

1 stop33h 05m

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Mon 28/922:35

IAD

LGW

1 stop12h 00m

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 28/3£645

Tue 23/612:15

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IAD

Nonstop8h 15m

United Airlines

Mon 6/722:15

IAD

LHR

Nonstop7h 25m

United Airlines

Deal found 30/3£447

Mon 20/408:15

STN

BWI

2 stops16h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 27/420:30

BWI

STN

2 stops17h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 30/3£489

Wed 3/616:40

LHR

IAD

Nonstop8h 20m

United Airlines

Wed 10/606:33

IAD

LHR

1 stop10h 02m

United Airlines

Deal found 28/3£449

Mon 1/612:20

LGW

DCA

1 stop14h 24m

JetBlue

Sat 6/618:45

DCA

LGW

1 stop9h 50m

JetBlue

Deal found 27/3£536

Wed 22/415:40

LGW

IAD

1 stop32h 40m

Icelandair

Sun 26/420:30

IAD

LGW

1 stop13h 10m

Icelandair

Deal found 31/3£541

Wed 22/714:10

LHR

IAD

1 stop12h 03m

United Airlines

Wed 5/808:18

IAD

LHR

1 stop19h 17m

United Airlines

Deal found 29/3£449

Tue 11/814:00

LHR

BWI

Nonstop8h 15m

British Airways

Mon 17/821:30

BWI

LHR

Nonstop7h 20m

British Airways

Deal found 29/3£547

Wed 15/408:00

LTN

IAD

2 stops17h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 23/422:35

IAD

LTN

2 stops15h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 30/3£517

Wed 19/810:25

LGW

IAD

1 stop14h 10m

Delta

Wed 26/821:45

IAD

LGW

1 stop13h 15m

Delta

Deal found 31/3£574

Mon 20/410:00

LCY

IAD

1 stop10h 35m

Virgin Atlantic

Mon 27/418:10

IAD

LCY

1 stop9h 40m

Virgin Atlantic

Deal found 30/3£592

Mon 4/516:50

LHR

DCA

1 stop11h 50m

KLM

Sun 10/515:00

DCA

LHR

1 stop10h 45m

KLM

Deal found 28/3£593

Tue 23/614:05

LHR

DCA

1 stop12h 43m

United Airlines

Thu 9/706:00

DCA

LHR

1 stop9h 40m

United Airlines

Deal found 30/3£449

Wed 24/606:45

LHR

DCA

2 stops18h 43m

British Airways

Tue 30/611:35

DCA

LHR

1 stop16h 30m

British Airways

Deal found 29/3£555

Mon 1/612:20

LGW

DCA

1 stop14h 24m

JetBlue

Sun 7/614:55

DCA

LGW

1 stop13h 40m

JetBlue

Deal found 27/3£555

Thu 30/408:55

STN

BWI

2 stops15h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 3/520:30

BWI

STN

2 stops22h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/4£519

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