Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to London (WAS - LON)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$445	Tap Air Portugal 1 stop 12 hr Sat, Nov 29 — Fri, Dec 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to London is currently $445
Cheapest one-way flight	$231	Tap Air Portugal 1 stop 12 hr Sat, Nov 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to London is currently $231
Cheapest nonstop flights	$585	British Airways Nonstop 8 hr Sun, Oct 26 — Tue, Nov 4	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to London is currently $585
Last-minute weekend getaway	$643	Delta 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Oct 16 — Mon, Oct 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to London is currently $643
Cheapest business class flights	$2,114	Icelandair 1 stop 11 hr Mon, Jan 5 — Wed, Jan 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to London is currently $2,114

Fastest flight	7 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to London takes 7 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 Washington, D.C. to London is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $430–750
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $690–1,000

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to London

British Airways

Nonstop

from $600

Typical price: $640–1,200

26 weekly nonstop flights

BWI, IAD - LHR Every day
United

Nonstop

from $604

Typical price: $630–1,200

14 weekly nonstop flights

IAD - LHR Every day

108 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - LHR Every day
Virgin Atlantic

Nonstop

from $578

Typical price: $630–1,200

7 weekly nonstop flights

IAD - LHR Every day
American

from $558

Typical price: $620–1,200

153 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - LHR Every day
Delta

from $578

Typical price: $630–1,150

122 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - LHR Every day
JetBlue

from $640

Typical price: $620–1,100

67 weekly connecting flights

DCA - LGW, LHR Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 18 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 50 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)

Baltimore United States 50 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 20 min 116 mi

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 27 min 25 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 9 min 27 mi

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

When are the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to London?

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to London are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $430 to $750.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to London?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to London recently found on Google Flights was with Tap Air Portugal from $445. The cheapest one-way flight was with Tap Air Portugal from $231.

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

The cheapest British Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to London is $600, flying from Oct 13 to Oct 21.
The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to London is $604, flying from Oct 13 to Oct 21.
The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from Washington, D.C. to London is $578, flying from Oct 13 to Oct 22.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to London is $558, flying from Nov 16 to Nov 25.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to London is $578, flying from Oct 13 to Oct 22.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Washington, D.C. to London is $640, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 19.

What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to London?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to London starts at $445 from Sat, Nov 29 to Fri, Dec 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $231 and departs on Sat, Nov 15.

How long does it take to fly from Washington, D.C. to London?

7 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to London.

When should you fly to London, United Kingdom?

London is a year-round destination, getting busiest Jun–Sep and in the run-up to Christmas and New Year (Dec). Jul–Aug is when many Europeans take holidays, so visitors may face more crowds and limited availability of hotel rooms. Key events include the London Marathon (Apr), Notting Hill Carnival (Aug) and Frieze London art fair (Oct). Sep–May is the city's primary season for theatre, opera, ballet and classical music. Summer’s warmer weather brings many free outdoor music and theatre festivals.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Washington, D.C. to London?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to London.
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 is the best airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to London?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to London 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 Washington, D.C. to London.

In terms of nonstop flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 26 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 153 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

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

United offers 14 nonstop flights and 108 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Virgin Atlantic offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Virgin Atlantic flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Delta offers 122 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
JetBlue offers 67 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to London?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to London recently found on Google Flights was with Tap Air Portugal from $445. The cheapest one-way flight was with Tap Air Portugal from $231.

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

The cheapest British Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to London is $600, flying from Oct 13 to Oct 21.
The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to London is $604, flying from Oct 13 to Oct 21.
The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from Washington, D.C. to London is $578, flying from Oct 13 to Oct 22.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to London is $558, flying from Nov 16 to Nov 25.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to London is $578, flying from Oct 13 to Oct 22.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Washington, D.C. to London is $640, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 19.

Which airlines have direct flights from Washington, D.C. to London?

British Airways, United and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from Washington, D.C. to London.

There are 26 British Airways direct flights from Washington, D.C. to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Virgin Atlantic direct flights from Washington, D.C. to London per week. Flights are available every day.

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

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Washington, D.C. to London?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and London at price $643 is offered by Delta from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20.

Which airlines have direct flights from Washington, D.C. to London?

British Airways, United and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from Washington, D.C. to London.

There are 26 British Airways direct flights from Washington, D.C. to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Virgin Atlantic direct flights from Washington, D.C. to London per week. Flights are available every day.

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

When are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to London available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to London?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and London start at $585 from Sun, Oct 26 to Tue, Nov 4 with British Airways.

How can I find nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to London?

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

What are the cheapest business class flights from Washington, D.C. to London?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and London start at $2,114 from Mon, Jan 5 to Wed, Jan 14 with Icelandair.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Washington, D.C. to London?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and London start at $445 from Sat, Nov 29 to Fri, Dec 5.

How can I book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to London?

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to London, 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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Washington, D.C. to London next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and London starts at $643 from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20 with Delta.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Washington, D.C. to London?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and London at price $643 is offered by Delta from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to London?

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to London, 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.