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Good to know - Cheap tickets from District of Columbia to the United Kingdom

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£162
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh

Flights from District of Columbia to the United Kingdom: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from District of Columbia to the United Kingdom 
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DeeFlew with United Airlines
IAD
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LHR
Feb 2025
For me the best route to LHR is the late night departure on UAL. The flight is often roughly 6.5 hours so I skip dinner, use an eye mask and earplugs and try to sleep.
EllenFlew with British Airways
IAD
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LHR
Oct 2024
Do not check your bag if at all possible, especially if you have a connecting flight. Your bag will not make it.
CraigFlew with United Airlines
IAD
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LHR
Jun 2024
Get to beginning of boarding group early. Bring as little on board as possible due to small overhead bin space.

FAQs for booking flights from District of Columbia to the United Kingdom

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from District of Columbia to the United Kingdom?

    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 District of Columbia to the United Kingdom.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from District of Columbia to the United Kingdom?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from District of Columbia to the United Kingdom is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from District of Columbia to the United Kingdom?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from District of Columbia to the United Kingdom with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from District of Columbia to the United Kingdom?

    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 from District of Columbia to the United Kingdom up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to the United Kingdom?

    American Airlines connects District of Columbia to the United Kingdom with 21 flights per week. Finnair also offers 21 flights per week, while British Airways follows with 21 flights per week.

  • How many airports are there in the United Kingdom?

    There are 38 airports in the United Kingdom. The busiest airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with 49% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United Kingdom?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United Kingdom is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with an average flight price of £367.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to the United Kingdom?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United Kingdom is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £533. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are £614 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost £573 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £578.

  • What is the cheapest flight to the United Kingdom?

    The cheapest ticket to the United Kingdom from District of Columbia found in the last 72 hours was to London Heathrow Airport, at £453 return. The most popular route is Baltimore (BWI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £453.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from District of Columbia to the United Kingdom?

    The cheapest month for flights from District of Columbia to the United Kingdom is January, when tickets cost £478 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £790 and £641 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from District of Columbia to the United Kingdom?

    To get a below-average price on a flight from District of Columbia to the United Kingdom, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to the United Kingdom?

    From District of Columbia, there are direct flights to the United Kingdom from one city. This city is Washington, D.C. and there are 245 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to the United Kingdom are there each day?

    There are around 35 direct flights from within District of Columbia to the United Kingdom every day. Most flights (57%) depart in the evening.

  • How many direct flights to the United Kingdom are there each week?

    Each week there are around 245 direct flights from within District of Columbia to the United Kingdom. The most common day for departures is Tuesday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to the United Kingdom?

    An average direct flight from District of Columbia to the United Kingdom takes 14h 15m, covering a distance of 3536 miles. The shortest route is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) to Edinburgh (EDI) with an average flight time of 7h 05m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to the United Kingdom each week?

    There aren’t any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to the United Kingdom. Instead, there are 245 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Washington, D.C..

  • What are the most popular destinations in the United Kingdom?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is London (88% of total searches to the United Kingdom). The next most popular destinations are Edinburgh (6%) and Manchester (2%). Searches for flights to Newcastle upon Tyne (1%), to Leeds (1%), and to Birmingham (0%) are also popular.

Everything you need to know for your flight to the United Kingdom

Cabin class types available on flights to District of Columbia

Cabin classes available on flights to District of Columbia. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights to the United Kingdomfrom £6,579
Business Class flights to the United Kingdomfrom £2,431
Prem Econ Class flights to the United Kingdomfrom £1,776
Economy class flights to the United Kingdomfrom £453