Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. from £348

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. from £348

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Wed, Sep 9
Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. IAD
£348
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Sat, Sep 5
Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. DCA
£366
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Wed, Sep 9
Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. DCA
£366
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Sat, Sep 5
Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. IAD
£406
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Thu, Sep 10
Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. DCA
£449
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Fri, Sep 11
Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. DCA
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Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. DCA
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Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. DCA
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£348

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,480

Cheapest round-trip

£599

Average round-trip

£765

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

$2 – $6; varies by destination and time of day

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

$15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$6; flat fare to downtown

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

$5; to Wiehle-Reston East Metro

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

$65 – $85; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

How to get from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

$8; one-way fare

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

$15 – $50; varies by train type and booking time

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

$90 – $110; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
Edinburgh Airport
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
5587 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
United Airlines
2111111
Lufthansa
1------------11
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
United Airlines
1111111
Lufthansa
1---11---1---
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 31.08Tue 01.09Wed 02.09Thu 03.09Fri 04.09Sat 05.09Sun 06.09
United Airlines
1111111
Lufthansa
11---1---1---
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 07.09Tue 08.09Wed 09.09Thu 10.09Fri 11.09Sat 12.09Sun 13.09
United Airlines
1111---------
Lufthansa
---1---------------
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 1.25 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
RyanairRYRFRNo
WestJetWJAWSNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Air CanadaACAACYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January4°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March12°C3°C
April18°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June28°C18°C
July31°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October19°C11°C
November12°C4°C
December7°C1°C
Hottest Month
31°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
10
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
23 Aug
64%
30°C19°C
30 Aug
37%
34°C22°C
Monday
24 Aug
29°C18°C
31 Aug
39%
31°C22°C
Tuesday
25 Aug
30°C18°C
1 Sep
36%
34°C21°C
Wednesday
26 Aug
17%
32°C19°C
2 Sep
33°C22°C
Thursday
27 Aug
76%
25°C21°C
3 Sep
17%
34°C24°C
Friday
28 Aug
18%
32°C20°C
4 Sep
27%
33°C24°C
Saturday
29 Aug
39%
33°C23°C
5 Sep
80%
31°C23°C
Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. is 5587 km. The most popular airlines for this route are JetBlue Airways, Ryanair, WestJet, Frontier Airlines, and Air Canada. Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

What is the flight distance between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C.?

The flight distance between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. is 5587 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C.?

Several carriers operate flights between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Lufthansa, United Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from Edinburgh?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Edinburgh and London, Belfast, Dublin, Istanbul, Marrakesh, Agadir, Düsseldorf, Tirana, Athens, Barcelona, Cologne, İzmir, Bournemouth, Paris, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Jeddah, Amsterdam, Madrid, Stockholm.

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas, Chicago.

What airports are near Edinburgh?

The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Glasgow Prestwick, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Durham Tees Valley.

What airports are near Washington, D.C.?

The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Altoona–Blair County, Lancaster.

Which airlines fly between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C.?

Currently, you can fly between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. with JetBlue Airways, Ryanair, WestJet, Frontier Airlines, Air Canada.

When’s the best time to travel between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C.?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C., you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C.?

Traveling between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C., you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

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