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£306 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest return fare
£390
Typical prices: £550-£723
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Cheapest direct flights
£769
Typical prices: £666-£833
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Edinburgh's fastTRACK security saves time on busy days.
Dulles' Silver Line Metro connects to central D.C. in 50 mins.
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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

Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
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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 January.

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 Tuesday, 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 Tuesdays 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 £558 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £905 and £858 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 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £625 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 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul comfort.


United Polaris Lounge provides a luxurious experience with restaurants and less crowding than United Club.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag, enhancing long-haul comfort.


Lufthansa offers 11 special meal choices for dietary needs, bookable 24 hours before departure.

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EDI

Edinburgh Airport's fastTRACK security lane is open from 4am to 7pm, ideal for saving time on busy days.

IAD

The Silver Line Metro now connects Dulles to central D.C., taking about 50 minutes. It's a convenient option for reaching the city.

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

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£306
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive 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 £306 for a one-way ticket and £390 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.?

    You can catch a direct flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • 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 £765 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 £722 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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 £485 or less one-way and £700 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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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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The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

6.0 GoodClaudia, Dec 2025
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The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

Seats are small, but comfortable and more space around you, so for a normal person the seats are perfect. If you are a big and fat individual, I would not think the seats are comfortable. All else was good and normal. Lots of movies to watch.

The biking process was confusing and I was called for a seat assignment from I number I repeatedly though was spam, but the flight itself was great

The same as I stated prior. We incurred extra costs that should be reimbursed, given we were not communicated with about schedule changes.

I think the extra charges for seating with no added advantage and the added charges for baggage are excessive compared to other airlines.

I had zero issues with the flight. I did have issues with the staff at the airport. We missed out flight due to a delay with another airline. Talking to the staff and trying to get a new flight arranged was challenging. One guy was able to try to help us and got us on a new flight, but other staff was dismissive and clearly let us know it wasn’t their problem. All I kept thinking was… this is why air lingus has such a poor customer service reputation. I will be avoiding this airline in the future.

Experience was great overall. However, the connection time between my flights (1hr 15 mins) was too short. We had to get through security check and US immigration in that time, and I made it to the gate just as they were announcing it was about to close. Flights with such a short connection time should maybe not be offered for purchase, or an advance alert would be helpful. Other than that the in-flight experience was excellent, especially the food. Many thanks!

The seats needs to be comfortables, at least please add more padding to the seats.

Incredible service. Incredible entertainment. I felt like they just kept serving us something new avery hour. My wife and I both had a joyous flight.

I liked that I went thru customs in Dublin instead of having to do that in LA.

I was so grateful for the kindness of the crew. They made a long trip very pleasant. Food was delicious. Many movie options

Booked seats (paid extra) online and found they didn’t exist on the flight. We were then separated from the rest of our party. Given seats in the very back of the plane. We will not fly Discover or Lufthansa again. We will not book flights or travel through Kayak again!

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.

Airline food is airline food, but the plane was wonderful and the seating comfort outstanding. One of my best flights in quite a while.

Crew was outstanding, helpful and friendly. Food is deteriorating. The snack at the end of the flight was not good, a greasy moosh of toast cheese snd other unidentifiable ingredients. Coming from Germany a pretzl with butter would have been better. Entertainment had a great selection.

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.

Welp - they boarded us appropriately...then had us sit on the plane for over two hours before cancelling the flight...which meant another night in Munich. I probably had it a little better than most as over 500 people had to be accommodated/re-booked etc. The next day I boarded the same flight (for which I had now been ticketed 3 straight days) and - with "only" an hour delay, managed to finally get home over 2 days later than scheduled. I haven't flown Lufthansa to Europe in years...and I won't be looking to do so again in the future. To be clear, though, the people I interacted with - flight crew, Service Center, check-in were all professional and courteous - management is clearly to blame for their lack of communication and unpreparedness for when things go wrong.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

Audi visual not working for a whole group of seats in first class. How does a plane leave the main hub in such poor condition? How much that we can’t see so immediately is also compromised?

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

It was good. Couldn’t Check in online and select seats

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

Logan gate staff was unhelpful. Arrived early, come to find out the airbus scheduled was reassigned and I did not have a seat. The desk agent spoke to his supervisor who instructed him to give me a boarding pass to get up to gate area, he was polite. At the gate the fellow was sitting to the side with two other BA staff . I asked him if he could help me, his answer was” we are on a break, we are closed” then turned his back. I am almost 70, drove 4 1/2 hours to Boston and had been looking forward to this trip for 5 months. I have worked in service many times in my life and this is not how it is done. I eventually (1/2 hr) before boarding was able to get a seat. The rest of the flight experience was unremarkable.

The boarding process was very poorly organized. Too many people had way to much carry on and resulted in loading overhead bins being the gating factor. Time for change.

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