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£180 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh departing on 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£560
Typical prices: £693-£532
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BWI - EDI • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£742
Typical prices: £872-£659
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Tue 18/8Thu 27/8
IAD - EDI • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh (WAS-EDI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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23:20 - 00:20
BWI
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EDI
20h 00m
2 stops
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13:05 - 19:25
EDI
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BWI
35h 20m
2 stops
£560Multiple Airlines
Sun, 23 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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23:20 - 13:20
BWI
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EDI
9h 00m
1 stop
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21:40 - 09:06
EDI
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BWI
40h 26m
2 stops
£568Multiple Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
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23:20 - 00:20
BWI
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EDI
20h 00m
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10:55 - 22:15
EDI
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BWI
16h 20m
2 stops
£572Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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19:40 - 10:20
BWI
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EDI
9h 40m
1 stop
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11:20 - 18:40
EDI
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BWI
12h 20m
1 stop
£589Icelandair
Wed, 2 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
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19:40 - 10:20
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EDI
9h 40m
1 stop
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11:20 - 18:40
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12h 20m
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£590Icelandair
Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct
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21:45 - 09:40
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EDI
30h 55m
1 stop
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16:55 - 11:35
EDI
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IAD
23h 40m
1 stop
£682Turkish Airlines
Tue, 25 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
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EDI
15h 20m
1 stop
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16:55 - 11:35
EDI
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IAD
23h 40m
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£683Turkish Airlines
Thu, 8 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
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06:05 - 18:25
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EDI
31h 20m
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19:10 - 23:04
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DCA
32h 54m
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£686Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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EDI
31h 20m
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19:10 - 21:55
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DCA
30h 45m
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£688Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 2 Jul - Thu, 9 Jul
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14:20 - 10:00
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15h 49m
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£689JetBlue
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh departing in September.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh costs £1,217 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Edinburgh (EDI). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Edinburgh on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh is September, where tickets cost £34 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £420 and £390 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £675 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 55% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£180
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh was £180 for a one-way ticket and £560 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Washington, D.C. is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Edinburgh. You will leave Washington, D.C. from one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be arriving at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    The Boeing 757-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Edinburgh.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Edinburgh with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Washington, D.C.

Monday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9777 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
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Our flight was canceled same day and we were never informed. Had to pay more and worse seating on another airline.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
IAD - MUC
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Our flight was canceled same day and we were never informed. Had to pay more and worse seating on another airline.

Did not like that we couldn't complete check in on-line without providing pictures of our passports. Worry about identity theft. We had no delays and boarding was handled In an efficient manner.

Excellent! I got to Munich and was transferred to my Lufthansa flight quickly, in 15 to 20 minutes, so I did not miss my flight. However, I had checked my overhead bag at the boarding gate in Tampa. That got to Tunis the next day. That is to be expected.

WiFi didn’t exist , seats were super cramped, lights stayed on near my seat for a long time while others were dimmed, the food/trash/drink cart hit my shoulder at least a couple of times while moving, food options were down to just one option by the time it got to my row, the utensils were garbage (knife bent at a couple of places by the time I was done eating) the spoon was very flimsy plastic

Vegetarian selection could be better. Bread was too hard to chew.

Crew was friendly and competent. Food, wine, and entertainment were excellent except the raw tuna on the flight to Split. Recommend against serving that - at least as the only option. Many medical conditions do not allow people to eat raw fish.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

All good flight was 35 minutes early when arriving in Edinburgh

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

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