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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh from £230

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — EDI
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or November, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£332

One-way from

£230

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£625
4/5-19/5
  • 4/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
10/5
  • 10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 33m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (£213 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£36 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2025.

Sun 4/518:50BWI - EDI
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/507:30EDI - BWI
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£332
Mon 3/217:10IAD - EDI
1 stop9h 40mAer Lingus
Thu 6/208:20EDI - IAD
1 stop12h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 21/1£516
Fri 2/520:30IAD - EDI
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/506:25EDI - IAD
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£517
Mon 24/318:10IAD - EDI
2 stops36h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 23/413:20EDI - IAD
2 stops35h 39mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/1£520
Mon 15/915:30DCA - EDI
1 stop13h 40mJetBlue
Mon 22/912:10EDI - DCA
1 stop11h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 21/1£523
Mon 24/311:39DCA - EDI
1 stop17h 06mKLM
Tue 1/409:00EDI - DCA
1 stop18h 28mKLM
Deal found 21/1£556
Sun 23/312:15IAD - EDI
1 stop17h 30mDelta
Tue 8/409:00EDI - IAD
1 stop15h 41mDelta
Deal found 21/1£556
Wed 19/312:00BWI - EDI
2 stops16h 45mDelta
Wed 2/409:00EDI - BWI
2 stops16h 00mDelta
Deal found 21/1£560
Sun 23/306:30DCA - EDI
1 stop23h 15mDelta
Fri 4/409:00EDI - DCA
1 stop14h 09mDelta
Deal found 21/1£560
Sun 23/312:15IAD - EDI
1 stop16h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 2/409:00EDI - IAD
2 stops20h 31mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/1£560
Wed 12/312:15IAD - EDI
1 stop16h 30mKLM
Wed 19/305:45EDI - IAD
1 stop15h 00mKLM
Deal found 21/1£564
Sun 23/306:30DCA - EDI
1 stop22h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 2/409:00EDI - DCA
2 stops19h 16mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/1£564

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

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BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/5

18:50-13:00

1 stop13h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/5

07:30-17:40

1 stop15h 10m

£332

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

17:10-07:50

1 stop9h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/2

08:20-15:40

1 stop12h 20m

£516

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/5

20:30-11:55

1 stop10h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/5

06:25-19:20

1 stop17h 55m

£517

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 24/3

18:10-10:55

2 stops36h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/4

13:20-19:59

2 stops35h 39m

£520

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 24/3

16:25-09:45

1 stop13h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/4

09:00-16:20

1 stop12h 20m

£556

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 23/3

12:15-08:45

1 stop16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/4

09:00-19:19

1 stop15h 19m

£556

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 23/3

12:15-08:45

1 stop16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/4

09:00-00:31

2 stops20h 31m

£560

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 19/3

12:00-08:45

2 stops16h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/4

09:00-20:00

2 stops16h 00m

£560

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 23/3

06:30-08:45

1 stop22h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/4

09:00-23:16

2 stops19h 16m

£564

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 25/3

19:40-10:35

1 stop10h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/4

09:00-19:41

1 stop15h 41m

£566

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 22 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, see what other customers have to say about Aer Lingus, KLM and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.6
Good
1,286 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.5
Good
665 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.4
Good
1,490 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C.?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Turnhouse from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Edinburgh airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Turnhouse (EDI) to Edinburgh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on Aer Lingus is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £516. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Scandinavian Airlines and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at £520 and £556, respectively. Aer Lingus is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Aer Lingus, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £333. Scandinavian Airlines flights start at £345 while deals on Delta start at £348 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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