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Tue, Aug 18
London LGWWashington, D.C. IAD
£419
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Thu, Aug 13
London LGWWashington, D.C. BWI
£462
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Wed, Aug 12
London LGWWashington, D.C. BWI
£462
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Sun, Aug 16
London LGWWashington, D.C. BWI
£463
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Sat, Aug 15
London LGWWashington, D.C. IAD
£481
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Mon, Aug 17
London LGWWashington, D.C. BWI
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Thu, Aug 6 – Fri, Aug 21
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£419

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£638

Cheapest round-trip

£564

Average round-trip

£770

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
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 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
United Airlines
------------------1
Lufthansa
------------------1
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
------------------1
Air France
------------------1
Austrian Airlines
---------------------
Virgin Atlantic Airways
---------------------
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Sunday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
United Airlines
4444444
Lufthansa
1222222
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
1111111
Air France
1111111
Austrian Airlines
122------22
Virgin Atlantic Airways
1---11111
Weekly flights: 70 totalDaily flights: 10 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
United Airlines
4331222
Lufthansa
2122222
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
1---1111---
Air France
11------------1
Austrian Airlines
21---------------
Virgin Atlantic Airways
1------1------1
Weekly flights: 44 totalDaily flights: 6.29 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
United Airlines
2222222
Lufthansa
2222222
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
1------11------
Air France
---11------11
Austrian Airlines
---------------------
Virgin Atlantic Airways
1---------------1
Weekly flights: 37 totalDaily flights: 5.29 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Aer LingusEINEINo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo

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
5 Jul
66%
38°C22°C
12 Jul
28°C21°C
Monday
6 Jul
80%
30°C22°C
13 Jul
57%
27°C17°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
78%
31°C21°C
14 Jul
31°C18°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
90%
25°C21°C
15 Jul
57%
33°C19°C
Thursday
9 Jul
34°C19°C
16 Jul
34°C20°C
Friday
10 Jul
57%
34°C22°C
17 Jul
17%
33°C23°C
Saturday
11 Jul
34°C22°C
18 Jul
36%
35°C21°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 Southend 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 United Airlines, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Turkish Airlines, and TAP Portugal. 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 Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, United Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic Airways.
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 Southend, London City, 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, Norwich, Humberside.
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, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster.
Which airlines fly between London and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between London and Washington, D.C. with United Airlines, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal.
When’s the best time to travel between London and Washington, D.C.?
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