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Tue, Mar 31
London STNWashington, D.C. IAD
£323
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Thu, Mar 19
London STNWashington, D.C. IAD
£329
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Mon, Mar 16
London STNWashington, D.C. IAD
£333
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Fri, Mar 20
London LGWWashington, D.C. IAD
£361
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Wed, Mar 18
London LGWWashington, D.C. IAD
£377
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Tue, Mar 17
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£323

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£505

Cheapest round-trip

£348

Average round-trip

£504

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.

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

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

From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

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

From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

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
Gatwick
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
5908 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
United Airlines
---------2222
Austrian Airlines
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Lufthansa
---------2221
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
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Air France
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Weekly flights: 31 totalDaily flights: 4.43 averageMost flights: Thursday 2 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
United Airlines
2444424
Austrian Airlines
1222222
Lufthansa
22222------
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
---111111
Air France
---1111------
Weekly flights: 57 totalDaily flights: 8.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
United Airlines
4324242
Austrian Airlines
2222222
Lufthansa
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
---1------111
Air France
------11---------
Weekly flights: 41 totalDaily flights: 5.86 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 09.03Tue 10.03Wed 11.03Thu 12.03Fri 13.03Sat 14.03Sun 15.03
United Airlines
3334444
Austrian Airlines
2222222
Lufthansa
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
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Air France
---1---------------
Weekly flights: 40 totalDaily flights: 5.71 averageMost flights: Thursday 4 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
RyanairRYRFRNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
IcelandairICEFINo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February8°C0°C
March12°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
15 Feb
88%
4°C0°C
22 Feb
86%
5°C0°C
Monday
16 Feb
89%
5°C2°C
23 Feb
78%
3°C-1°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
12°C0°C
24 Feb
2°C-4°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
12°C5°C
25 Feb
6°C-4°C
Thursday
19 Feb
17°C7°C
26 Feb
86%
6°C1°C
Friday
20 Feb
6°C2°C
27 Feb
88%
10°C4°C
Saturday
21 Feb
6°C2°C
28 Feb
89%
8°C0°C

Washington, D.C. travel tips

Take a monumenting down the Washington National Mall

Locals call the walk through the main sights of Washington monumenting. The Jefferson Memorial, the Martin Luther King Memorial, the George Mason Memorial, and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial are united in National Mall and Memorial Parks. All the memorials are within walking distance.

Take a break from the sights at Lincoln Park, Washington DC's largest Capitol Hill park

Tired of wandering Washington's famous sites, relax at Lincoln Park. There are two playgrounds for small children, a grassy perimeter, and a central lawn. The park houses the Abraham Lincoln Freedom Memorial and the memorial to Mary McLeod Bethune, African American rights activist and gender equality activist.

When shopping in Washington DC, remember the 5% additional tax

You can’t leave the USA without shopping. The main thing is not to forget about taxes, which are about 5% in this state, so the price at the checkout will be higher than the one on the price tag, which shouldn’t surprise you.

Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Washington, D.C.. Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between London and Washington, D.C. is 5908 km. The most popular airlines for this route are JetBlue Airways, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, United Airlines, and Icelandair. London 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

How long does it take to travel from London to Washington, D.C.?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Washington, D.C. takes around 8.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between London and Washington, D.C.?
The flight distance between London and Washington, D.C. is 5908 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Washington, D.C.?
Several carriers operate flights between London and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air France.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas, Chicago.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Exeter, Humberside, Norwich.
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, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.
Which airlines fly between London and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between London and Washington, D.C. with JetBlue Airways, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, United Airlines, Icelandair.
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