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£261 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest return fare
£500
Typical prices: £817-£625
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/5Thu 28/5
EDI - IAD • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£803
Typical prices: £737-£615
United Airlines
Tue 29/9Tue 6/10
EDI - IAD • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Dulles Intl (EDI-IAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Edinburgh to Dulles Intl 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 Edinburgh to Dulles Intl

Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May
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07:45 - 19:20
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IAD
16h 35m
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20:30 - 19:30
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18h 00m
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£500Multiple Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May
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07:45 - 15:45
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IAD
13h 00m
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20:45 - 19:30
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17h 45m
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£519Multiple Airlines
Tue, 16 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
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06:15 - 15:45
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14h 30m
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21:00 - 17:00
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15h 00m
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£558Multiple Airlines
Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct
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19:10 - 17:00
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26h 50m
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12:30 - 18:25
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24h 55m
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£559Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
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06:15 - 15:45
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14h 30m
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21:05 - 19:40
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£561Multiple Airlines
Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
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£564Multiple Airlines
Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct
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£567Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct
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35h 45m
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12:30 - 18:25
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24h 55m
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£573Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, 10 May - Tue, 26 May
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10h 05m
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£579Icelandair
Fri, 25 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Edinburgh to Dulles Intl flights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, 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 Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost £556 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £902 and £748 respectively.

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

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 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £676 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, 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 Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Edinburgh to Dulles Intl

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

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£261
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Dulles Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Dulles Intl 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 Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport was £261 for a one-way ticket and £500 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    Virgin Atlantic, KLM, and Air France offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. flight route.

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

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

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

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C., with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C., United Airlines or Aer Lingus?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines and Aer Lingus. With an average price for the route of £737 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Aer Lingus is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £698 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Edinburgh to Washington, D.C..

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

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

    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 Washington, D.C. from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £553 or less one-way and £751 or less round-trip.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.
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Edinburgh Turnhouse to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Dulles Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.. 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 Edinburgh to Dulles Intl? 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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7.7Boarding
6.6Food
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Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
DEN - IAD
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Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

I liked that it was on time, however, the food was not good.

Offered to check carry on to final destination. This is the most absurd thing in the world. I'm carrying on because I need what is in the carry-on. I'm okay with picking up at next stop but then I will be on much larger plane that can accommodate it. Also, if there is ever a change to your flight. Go to the airport and have the people there fix your ticket. Don't do it over the phone or online with United they screwed us up and ended up with flights for our last leg that took off before our first leg.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

It was okay, the food was good, but after the landing there was not enough time for luggage and security to catch a connection. It was crowded on board.

When I went to check in at the United counter in Barcelona, Spain I had 2 different menat 2 different times in United uniforms (standing around with a couple other employees) ask me if I was traveling alone. The one man asked me 3 different ways if I was traveling alone. I am, 68 yeaers old and have all my faculties. I thought it was weird and it made me feel very uncomfortable. What difference does it make if I was traveling alone or with someone? What if I was a recent widow? That would have been horrible. They never gave me a reason why they needed to know who I was traveling with. I was hesitant to question them because I needed to be on that flight.

Crew was great. 2 1/2 hour delay was due to staff needing "rest" was avoidable and self inflicted as United not willing to hire enough crew to keep flight on time.. Ridiculous. The crew and the passengers both suffered due to this.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

I sat in the first row behind first class. There was plenty of legroom. The entertainment was great. I saw two excellent movies and one episode of a sitcom. Also enjoyed the flight tracker.

OK overall. Flight was delayed Crew on flight was good

On time, only a little turbulence, very competent and caring attendants. Clear information.

Late late late. Delayed and arrived an hour late for a 1 hour 45 minute connection. Every time. Poor record for this company. I try to fly any other carrier first.

The flights are literally always delayed arriving, boarding and taking off so they are always late for the connection. I planned ahead so I was okay but many others aren't. The food was terrible. The staff was very pleasant. I appreciate boarding back to front.

The crew was friendly. The plane was comfortable. In-flight wifi didn't work well at all. The ride was quite turbulent but understandable given the weather.

My issue is with the SkyWest terminal. The flight was not listed on the main airport flight screen list, and I had to do a Google search to locate the terminal and gate. We had to ask several airport employees where to locate the phantom gate. The airport did not provide adequate signage and was confusing. When we arrived, there was one vendor providing services that quickly closed, leaving zero options for food and drink while we waited hours for our delayed flight. The crew that assisted with check-in and boarding was VERY friendly.

Economy seats a bit small but other than that it was all good.

No complimentary drinks or snacks offered on a 2 hour flight was disappointing but everything else went well

All aspects were excellent - it helped that the flight was only 2/3 full and I had no one sitting in my row. The Pre-check (US Passport Control and Customs) in Dublin made everything so easy when we arrived in Chicago.

Flight was delayed by several hours and then cancelled due to weather. But Staff was very helpful getting me on a different flight. United should offer food coupons and tooth brush and paste for stranded passengers

Flight map did not work. Crew was great, food was good, plane took off on time and landed early. That's all I can ask.

Bulkhead seats should not be an extra charge. They are extremely uncomfortable. And we missed our connecting flight due to slow luggage retreaval.

Lufthansa flight LH04414 from Munich to Washington DC, was fine. Efficient and safe!

Bumpy ride, not Lufthansa‘s fault. Crew managed a situation over a back rest to far down well. It was two iles behind me. The person putting the seat down, against the other person’s knees, was quite rude and belligerent and needed to be told in a no nonsense matter to stopp. Male flight attendant did good job.

Had a few open seats and could use it for a great rest ful journey

It was very good. Service was friendly and efficient, and food was good.

We left 1.5 hours late therefore missing my connection. The airline didn’t give vouchers.

Food could have something without dairy, I couldn't eat anything. Tv for both seats was malfunctioning. They have one bottle of ginger ale for entire plane.... and I paid extra for these seats...very disappointed

We took two long flights with Lufthansa, both were delayed making us miss our connecting flights. Lufthansa took care of the first one. The second was a switch to United and figuring out how to rebook was not a pleasant experience.

A shout-out to the flight attendent, Lauren, who was the main person assisting me. She was amazing - perfect balance of bright, cheerful, engaging, yet formal

OK, except for a cabin attendant's lack of attention.

efficient. on time. cabin crew were very professional and very nice to deal with. would definately fly BA again.

It was great overall. A few slight improvements could be made on the onboarding process at the Gates with announcements and clarity of communications (both at the gate and in flight). The movies in the entertainment options could be improved for bollywood, hollywood.

I alrady responded to this request, and expllaned at length that this was the worst flying experience in my 77 years. I will NEVER fly BA again.

Airbus A350 is poorly designed for wheelchair users and reduced mobility passengers. The angle of the pods makes it awkward to transfer. I was able to but I have ab stability. It could be a real challenge for people with more severe mobility impairments. You'd think Airbus would have come up with a solution for this or thought more about us disabled folks more when designing this aircraft.

The crew has always been great on BA. They are very friendly and accommodating. I like that they have vegetarian options already in the menu. And the free wine is a nice perk.) I noticed (both directions of my trip) minor upgrades/ replacements needed on the plane itself (touch screen didn't work with touch; bathroom light didn't go on). However, this is one of my favorite airlines.

Everything was spectacular except the boarding. It was just a mob of people while all groups were called over the public address system.

The Britts are wonderful to fly with and the crew were very hospitable. Again, I really wish they had been able to retrieve my carryon bag from baggage claim before the flight so I could be in a less worrisome state of mind, but that's not on them. I completely understand. The window seats with the dimmable windows were very cool!

There was a delay for the San Francisco-London flight, but we were all informed via text and email. The staff was very friendly and nice and the food was good. I do recommend that the airline offer something without eggs or something vegan for the vegetarian meal option. A lot of Indians are lacto-vegetarian, while some could be allergic to eggs/dairy.

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