Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. (EDI - WAS)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$720	JetBlue 1 stop 16 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 27	The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is currently $720
Cheapest one-way flight	$464	JetBlue 1 stop 12 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is currently $464
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,117	United Nonstop 9 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is currently $1,117
Last-minute weekend getaway	$855	Aer Lingus 1 stop 14 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is currently $855
Cheapest business class flights	$2,947	Icelandair 1 stop 13 hr Fri, Jul 17 — Thu, Jul 30	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is currently $2,947

Fastest flight	8 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. takes 8 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $650–750
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $830–1,350

Popular airlines from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.

United

Nonstop

from $1,117

Typical price: $930–1,550

7 weekly nonstop flights

EDI - IAD Every day

72 weekly connecting flights

EDI - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
British Airways

from $970

Typical price: $790–1,550

127 weekly connecting flights

EDI - BWI, IAD Every day
American

from $964

Typical price: $770–1,650

123 weekly connecting flights

EDI - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Delta

from $1,132

Typical price: $790–1,700

80 weekly connecting flights

EDI - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Aer Lingus

from $887

Typical price: $760–1,500

48 weekly connecting flights

EDI - IAD Every day
JetBlue

from $720

Typical price: $720–1,150

22 weekly connecting flights

EDI - DCA Every day

Popular airports near Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Edinburgh United Kingdom 30 min 7 mi
Manchester Airport (MAN)

Manchester United Kingdom 4 hr 23 min 183 mi
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)

Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom 2 hr 27 min 86 mi
Glasgow Airport (GLA)

Glasgow United Kingdom 1 hr 21 min 48 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 17 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 53 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 48 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 19 min 116 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $650 to $750.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with JetBlue from $720. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetBlue from $464.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is $1,117, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is $970, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 29.
The cheapest American flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is $964, flying from May 18 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is $1,132, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is $887, flying from May 16 to May 29.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is $720, flying from May 14 to May 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. starts at $720 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $464 and departs on Wed, May 13.

8 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C..

Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C..
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 72 connecting flights per week. United flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 127 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. are:

American offers 123 connecting flights per week. American flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Delta offers 80 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Aer Lingus offers 48 connecting flights per week. Aer Lingus flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
JetBlue offers 22 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C..

The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with JetBlue from $720. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetBlue from $464.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is $1,117, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is $970, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 29.
The cheapest American flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is $964, flying from May 18 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is $1,132, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is $887, flying from May 16 to May 29.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is $720, flying from May 14 to May 27.

United flies direct from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C..

There are 7 United direct flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. at price $855 is offered by Aer Lingus from Fri, Apr 24 to Mon, Apr 27.

United flies direct from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C..

There are 7 United direct flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. start at $1,117 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C., just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. start at $2,947 from Fri, Jul 17 to Thu, Jul 30 with Icelandair.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. start at $720 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27.

To book business class trips from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C., look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. starts at $855 from Fri, Apr 24 to Mon, Apr 27 with Aer Lingus.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. at price $855 is offered by Aer Lingus from Fri, Apr 24 to Mon, Apr 27.

To find last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C., start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.