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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.

Thu, 10 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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£437Icelandair
Thu, 10 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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IAD
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£440British Airways
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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.

A flight to Washington, D.C. costs £669 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £438 and departed from Edinburgh. The most popular routes on KAYAK are London to Washington, D.C. which costs £585 on average, and Edinburgh to Washington, D.C., which costs £811 on average.

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

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C. is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £589. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are £649 on average.

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 February, where tickets cost £439 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £581 and £570 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of £362.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to Washington, D.C. depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost £554 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 £580.

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 London Heathrow Airport £529 return, from Edinburgh £728 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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks 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 (DCA), with an average flight price of £192.

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

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£259
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% 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 £669. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £438 and departed from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.

  • 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.

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 £639 or less one-way and £595 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 688 reviews
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7.3Comfort
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Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Mar 2026
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Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

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

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.

Friendly flight crew. Airplane (757) configured as a domestic flight (no lie-flat seats) & no advanced meal selection.

Was a bit surprised that Icelandair flies a domestically configured 757s on long-haul flights to Iceland (no lie-flat seats in business class).

When you consider the price I ended up paying for everything. This was not a good deal! I had no idea that this airline had changed to a bargain basement no frills airline. So, it was disappointing to have to pay for every little thing. The only thing included was water and coffee. You have to pay for everything else! So I just felt nickel and dime.

The Icelandair crew was so kind!!! Thank you for making my first trip to Paris a great one!

I am not going to fillo this out for each leg of my trip. My first review holds for the experience

I’m considering never flying with Iceland Air again. The seats in economy are torture. Now you only get water, coffee and tea for free- really? No food, not a single peanut. The passport line was insane, everyone was worried about catching their connecting flight. This was the third time I’ve barely made my connection, had to run. It can’t be that my choice is to use the bathroom (during the 50 minutes between flights) or make my flight. SO stressful! Ugh.

The most uncomfortable seat i’ve ever had on a flight

Waiting area on top of stairs before Boarding the bus wasn’t great. Took a long time to load the bus to gate.

The real reason why the flying experience with Icelandair ---was mediocre was because of not being able to enter DC airspace yesterday evening. This obviously was out of your control and do realize this is a safety issue. I did notice---that everything was being done to get us to Washington Dulles and we did arrive at Dulles SAFELY with just a 4 hour delay. Thank you!

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.

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

Service was excellent. Flight was only about half full, which meant we had tons of room to stretch out. Boarding area was nice and well organized, flight attendants were super friendly and attentive and we loved the 3 snacks!

My flight was cancelled, but it was not Kayak's fault. Kayak did require me to pay for the ticket twice to two different venders who paid Lufthansa. Kayak/Lufthansa owes me for the first booking I made first was fraudulent on the part of the subcontracting ticket seller. There will be litigation over this issue under the current passenger protection laws.

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.

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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