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£212 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh departing on 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh (WAS-EDI)

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

Sat, 13 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
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19:40 - 22:20BWI-EDI
21h 40m2 stops
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07:25 - 18:40EDI-BWI
16h 15m2 stops
£364Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 12 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
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19:40 - 18:05BWI-EDI
17h 25m2 stops
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08:00 - 18:40EDI-BWI
15h 40m2 stops
£380Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 5 Jan - Fri, 9 Jan
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19:40 - 10:20BWI-EDI
9h 40m1 stop
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12:20 - 18:40EDI-BWI
11h 20m1 stop
£448Icelandair
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Sat, 6 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
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19:40 - 10:20BWI-EDI
9h 40m1 stop
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12:20 - 18:40EDI-BWI
11h 20m1 stop
£449Icelandair
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Thu, 23 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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20:20 - 18:05IAD-EDI
40h 45m2 stops
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10:15 - 16:50EDI-IAD
35h 35m2 stops
£478Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, 23 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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20:20 - 18:55IAD-EDI
17h 35m2 stops
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10:15 - 16:50EDI-IAD
35h 35m2 stops
£480Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
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21:15 - 10:00IAD-EDI
31h 45m1 stop
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16:20 - 19:20EDI-IAD
32h 00m1 stop
£480Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 10:00IAD-EDI
15h 30m1 stop
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11:00 - 11:45EDI-IAD
29h 45m1 stop
£482Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 21 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
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17:55 - 09:15DCA-EDI
10h 20m1 stop
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12:10 - 19:59EDI-DCA
12h 49m1 stop
£502JetBlue
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Thu, 23 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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13:55 - 09:15DCA-EDI
14h 20m1 stop
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12:10 - 20:40EDI-DCA
13h 30m1 stop
£540JetBlue
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space.
The Airlink 100 bus runs every 10 minutes to the city.
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Top routes
IAD-EDI
Cheapest
IAD-EDI
Most popular
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 23% price drop
August
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Direct flights
5 days a week
There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh 5 days a week: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.
Direct flights
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Cheapest return fare
£364
Overall average: £820
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/12Wed 17/12
BWI - EDI • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£570
Typical prices: £656-£823
United Airlines
Tue 17/3Fri 27/3
IAD - EDI • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flights

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

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

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

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh costs £628 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Edinburgh (EDI). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, 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 Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh is February, where tickets cost £537 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £984 and £840 respectively.

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

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 £481 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, 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 Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Airlines
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats for enhanced comfort on long-haul flights.


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Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag.


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

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Airports
IAD

Dulles offers a Silver Line Metrorail connection to downtown D.C., taking about 55 minutes. Trains run frequently, making it a convenient option for travellers.

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EDI

The Airlink 100 bus connects Edinburgh Airport to the city centre every 10 minutes, taking about 30 minutes to reach Waverley Bridge.

Read more about EDIby Kirstie Pickering
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£212
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh was £212 for a one-way ticket and £364 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Washington, D.C. is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Edinburgh. You will leave Washington, D.C. from one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be arriving at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Edinburgh.

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

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

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

    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 Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

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

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

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

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

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tuesday

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Thursday

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Washington, D.C.

Monday

United Airlines

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Wednesday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

United Airlines

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