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Thu, Jun 25
London LGWWashington, D.C. DCA
£359
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Tue, Jun 23
London LGWWashington, D.C. BWI
£422
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Mon, Jun 29
London LGWWashington, D.C. IAD
£446
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Tue, Jun 30
London LGWWashington, D.C. IAD
£451
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Mon, Jul 6
London LHRWashington, D.C. IAD
£454
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Wed, Jul 8
London LHRWashington, D.C. IAD
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London LHRWashington, D.C. BWI
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Tue, Jul 7 – Sun, Jul 19
London LHRWashington, D.C. BWI
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London LHRWashington, D.C. BWI
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£359

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£651

Cheapest round-trip

£497

Average round-trip

£663

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

varies by destination and time of day

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

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

flat fare to downtown

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

to Wiehle-Reston East Metro

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

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

one-way fare

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

varies by train type and booking time

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

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 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
United Airlines
------44444
Lufthansa
------22222
Austrian Airlines
------22222
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
------11------1
Air France
------11------1
Virgin Atlantic Airways
---------1------1
Weekly flights: 48 totalDaily flights: 6.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
United Airlines
4222222
Lufthansa
2222122
Austrian Airlines
2---111------
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
1111---11
Air France
11111------
Virgin Atlantic Airways
1111------1
Weekly flights: 50 totalDaily flights: 7.14 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
United Airlines
4444444
Lufthansa
2---12222
Austrian Airlines
---2---------------
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
1---------1---1
Air France
---111---1---
Virgin Atlantic Airways
---------------------
Weekly flights: 48 totalDaily flights: 6.86 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
United Airlines
4443334
Lufthansa
222---222
Austrian Airlines
---------2---------
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
1---11111
Air France
---1---------------
Virgin Atlantic Airways
------------1------
Weekly flights: 47 totalDaily flights: 6.71 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
Aer LingusEINEINo
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
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
February7°C0°C
March13°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
24 May
79%
22°C12°C
31 May
22°C12°C
Monday
25 May
88%
22°C17°C
1 Jun
25°C11°C
Tuesday
26 May
85%
20°C17°C
2 Jun
27°C15°C
Wednesday
27 May
29°C16°C
3 Jun
28°C13°C
Thursday
28 May
81%
27°C19°C
4 Jun
30°C14°C
Friday
29 May
23°C14°C
5 Jun
31°C16°C
Saturday
30 May
18°C11°C
6 Jun
33°C17°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, London Stansted, Heathrow, 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 TAP Portugal, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, easyJet, 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 8.3 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 Lufthansa, Air France, Virgin Atlantic Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, United Airlines, Austrian Airlines.
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 London Stansted, Heathrow, 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, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, 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, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Altoona–Blair County.
Which airlines fly between London and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between London and Washington, D.C. with TAP Portugal, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, easyJet, Icelandair.
When’s the best time to travel between London and Washington, D.C.?
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