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Cheapest return fare
£391
Overall average: £552
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LHR - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£392
Typical prices: £509-£682
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Wed 29/4Mon 4/5
LHR - IAD • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Washington, D.C.

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Washington, D.C. 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 to Washington, D.C.

Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
British Airways Logo
06:15 - 15:30
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IAD
14h 15m
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British Airways Logo
19:15 - 07:45
IAD
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LHR
7h 30mdirect
£391British Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
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15:40 - 22:15
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IAD
11h 35m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
23:20 - 14:40
IAD
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LGW
10h 20m
1 stop
£391Icelandair
Tue, 28 Apr - Sun, 17 May
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20:55 - 15:35
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IAD
23h 40m
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Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:55 - 11:20
IAD
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LHR
7h 25mdirect
£392Virgin Atlantic
Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
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05:50 - 20:35
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IAD
19h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:35 - 18:30
IAD
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STN
14h 55m
2 stops
£392Multiple Airlines
Wed, 25 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
Icelandair Logo
11:55 - 19:30
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IAD
11h 35m
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Icelandair Logo
20:30 - 14:40
IAD
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LGW
13h 10m
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£392Icelandair
Tue, 31 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr
British Airways Logo
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IAD
8h 05mdirect
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19:15 - 07:45
IAD
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LHR
7h 30mdirect
£395British Airways
Thu, 23 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:20 - 17:30
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DCA
11h 10m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
17:00 - 09:15
DCA
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LHR
11h 15m
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£400Virgin Atlantic
Mon, 15 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun
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08:00 - 18:12
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DCA
15h 12m
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13:00 - 08:30
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14h 30m
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£403United Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
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BWI
17h 42m
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17:12 - 11:15
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14h 03m
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£454United Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Fri, 29 May
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12:20 - 07:40
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DCA
24h 20m
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20:55 - 09:35
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31h 40m
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£518JetBlue
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Washington, D.C.

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

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

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Washington, D.C. from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Washington, D.C. costs £637. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £328 and departed from Edinburgh. The most popular routes on KAYAK are London to Washington, D.C. which costs £603 on average, and Edinburgh to Washington, D.C., which costs £680 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Washington, D.C., 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 to Washington, D.C. is April, where tickets cost £408 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and August, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £1,158 and £702 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is January with an average price of £459.

What is a good deal for flights to Washington, D.C.?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Washington, D.C., 25% of our users found tickets to Washington, D.C. for the following prices or less: From Edinburgh £383 one-way - £534 return, from London Heathrow Airport £486 one-way - £500 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Washington, D.C., 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, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 69 days before departure.

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

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C. is Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, with an average flight price of £139.

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

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£258
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights to Washington, D.C.

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

  • How do I transfer between terminals at the Washington Airports?

    Due to the size of Dulles Airport, the AeroTrain service is the fastest way to move through each gate section. As Dulles Airport continues to grow, it is recommended to check the airport website for a map of the AeroTrain loops to ensure you take the correct service. To make it around Reagan airport, the airport shuttle bus operates 24 hours a day and loops between Terminals A, B, and C and the car parks. Alternatively, you can take the pedestrian bridge to move between Terminals B and C.

  • Where can I find the duty-free stores at the Washington Airports?

    Due to the size of Dulles Airport, there are a number of duty-free shopping opportunities. You can find two on Concourse A, near Gate A32 and A14, one near Gate B63 on Concourse B, near C14 and C4 on Concourse C and near Gate D1 and Gate 12 on Concourse D. Reagan Airport also has duty-free stores, with one in Terminal A and one store in Terminal C.

  • Where can I get something to eat after my flight?

    If you’re looking to grab a coffee and something to eat, both Reagan Airport and Dulles Airport have a Starbucks in the ticketing area after you pass through security. If you’re at Reagan Airport, you could also have a cold drink and something to eat at Il Vaggio’s Matsutake Sushi or Legal Sea Foods located in the National Hall. At Dulles Airport, you can find the Gourmet Market on the baggage claim level.

  • What accommodation options are there near the Washington Airports?

    As the Reagan Airport is within 10 minutes of the city, there is a wide range of hotels available close by, including the Crystal Gateway Marriott or Hampton Inn near the train station. If you’d like to stay somewhere on the airport site, Washington Dulles Airport Marriott is opposite the Dulles Airport terminals with an airport shuttle available.

  • Which Washington, D.C. airport is closest to central Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. is served by 2 major airports. Reagan Washington National Airport (4 miles) is the closest to the centre of Washington, D.C. and Washington Dulles Airport is 22 miles from the centre.

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

    On average, a flight to Washington, D.C. costs £637. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £328 and departed from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C. is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as £600. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are £660 on average.

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket 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. is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. 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 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. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost £589 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £594.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight from the United Kingdom to Washington, D.C.? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £434 or less one-way and £511 or less round-trip.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Washington, D.C. flight deals.
  • There are a number of cities in the UK with direct flights to Washington DC, including London, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Birmingham. You will fly into one of Washington’s two major internationals airports – Dulles International Airport (IAD) or Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
  • Reagan Airport is the closest airport to downtown Washington DC at just a 13-minute drive across the Potomac River. This airport is well connected to the public transport system on the Blue Line and Yellow Line of the Metrorail, which will take you into the city centre. You can find the station between Terminals B and C.
  • The larger Dulles Airport is located approximately 40 minutes outside of Washington DC and is not part of the Metrorail service. To help connect travellers to the city, you can catch the Silver Line Express bus to the Wiehle-Reston East station on the Silver Line. This service costs approximately $5 a ticket (£3.70), plus the metro ticket.
  • If you’re travelling with kids, Dulles Airport has partnered with NASA to provide an interactive gaming area on Concourse B near Gate B70. Here your children, or children at heart, can play games and learn while waiting to fly. The airport website also has activity sheets free to print off.
  • For those who need a phone charger after their flight to Washington DC, Reagan Airport has charging stations near the gates, in the restaurant area and at the baggage claim level. You will find these by looking for the "Power Up" sign.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to Washington, D.C.. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 679 reviews
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8.2Crew
7.3Comfort
6.9Food
7.6Entertainment
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Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

10.0 ExcellentRanj, Nov 2025
DEL - LHR
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Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

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.

I love the direct flights. It saves a lot of hassle and allows immigration and customs in Ireland, making arrival much easier.

One of the best flight experiences I've have had in along time. Would fly with them again.

One of the best flight experience I have had in along time. Would fly with them again.

Like getting a bus. No great luxury but will get you there

Got us to destination alive, albeit a bit late. Luggage was left behind. No live tracking app available (available on some other airlines). Supposedly going to be delivered in next couple of days.

So, the trip from Dublin to LA did not really happen because the flight took off before we could finish the transfer.

Very nice experience. Flight had good entertainment system and good food options. Customer service was very friendly and nice as well.

The connection time between the regional flight (from Newcastle) to an international flight (to The States) was too short. To require as second security scan and customs clearance within an hour and 20 mins is not enough time to make the actual connection. We had a final boarding call the minute we walked out of US customs and had to sprint (with two small children) through 20 gates to make it in time before the door closed. The concept is great in theory to clear customs before leaving Europe, but the timing needs to be adjusted. We travel abroad frequently and won’t be using this route again. Thanks.

Like - the crew were nice Dislike - sitting on the tarmac for long periods after boarding and landing.

Iceland Air severely damaged a checked bag. Additionally, the gate agent caused issues for many passengers who had standard-sized onboard bags that would have passed inspection by any other airline.

Nice, quick flight. There were lots of empty seats so they told me I could sit next to the emergency exit where I would have more legroom.

The staff was kind and helpful. There was no food, and you needed to bring your own earphones to use the entertainment, which I didn’t know.

They wouldn’t check in my luggage even though I had one checked bag prepaid. So I took my bag to the gate and tried to check it in there and two employees scolded me for bringing a large bag to the gate. I told them I was trying to check it in and that it was prepaid, and they said they couldn’t guarantee that it would arrive at my destination but they finally let me drop it off when boarding the plane and pick it up right after exiting the plane. There was no food, and there was no entertainment.

Overall satisfied and would fly with them again. They could improve the check-in efficiency at BOS, we got backed up because it seemed there were passengers requiring much more time for check in.

The customer service was unbeatable from the wheelchair assist team to the flight attendants. The pilot also did an excellent job managing the turbulence.

Problems checking in both on the laptop and on the app. No free seating available at check-in as advertised - must pay for EVERY seat between $23 and $75. No way to cancel seat choice. App menus and site menus are not responsive, and some items are impossible to find. Crew and mobile assistance are friendly and helpful.

Again, we paid $ 328.00 for specific seats are were assigned those seats.

Having been prepared for paying for everything on board other than water, coffee and tea the service was OK. Food and drink is expensive but the food was OK if limited in scope. Plane was clean and obviously well serviced. After complaining about having to walk in wind and rain to a get a bus to the airport the same thing happened at Portland. I’m sure you could get a terminal gate flight, complimentary food and drink for not much more money without traipsing through rain and slush in Reykjavik. Not bad but not great.

If there was a disclaimer regarding food service or lack thereof, l missed it. If l had known l would have prepared better. Same with transferring at Reykjavik. No information about disembarking via stairs into rain, slush and puddles deep enough to swallow a foot. After being treated to haute cuisine restaurants and warm inviting environment during the flight, the airport is, let’s be kind, disappointing. Plane was comfortable, Airbus, staff were welcoming enough. I would likely try the route again. Maybe have a night and day in Iceland. Maybe not.

Excellent service; they helped me reschedule so I can fly in an earlier flight

Wonderful staff. The boarding process can be improved a little better by adequate prior communication but all in all they did fine. However the boarding gate was quite unfreindly to elderly and who needs help with sevral stairs.

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.

I had a good comfortable seat. There was nearly an hour delay. There was an accident with the champagne, but I was well compensated. These things happen sometimes.

Very good. Comfortable and I felt well taken care of from start to finish

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

Not great - seats were very narrow and food was terrible.

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

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

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