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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh from £185

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — EDI
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or November, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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 29 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£367

One-way from

£185

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£606
2/5-7/5
  • 2/5-7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 45m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
5/4
  • 5/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 14m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (£185 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 29 March 2025.

Fri 2/518:50BWI - EDI
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/506:00EDI - BWI
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£367
Thu 18/922:05IAD - EDI
2 stops40h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 1/1013:20EDI - IAD
2 stops35h 39mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/3£491
Sat 3/522:05IAD - EDI
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/506:55EDI - IAD
2 stops18h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£497
Mon 22/917:15DCA - EDI
1 stop11h 00mJetBlue
Thu 2/1012:10EDI - DCA
1 stop13h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3£511
Tue 29/421:20BWI - EDI
1 stop12h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 8/509:25EDI - BWI
1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/3£521
Sun 20/422:40IAD - EDI
1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 30/413:55EDI - IAD
1 stop11h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/3£521
Wed 28/511:00DCA - EDI
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/611:30EDI - DCA
2 stops15h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£536
Tue 22/421:40IAD - EDI
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 29/416:50EDI - IAD
1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/3£583
Sun 28/922:25IAD - EDI
Nonstop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/1009:00EDI - IAD
2 stops31h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3£598
Sun 28/917:00DCA - EDI
1 stop10h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/1009:00EDI - DCA
2 stops32h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3£602
Mon 22/921:20BWI - EDI
1 stop12h 20mFinnair
Thu 2/1010:40EDI - BWI
1 stop13h 55mFinnair
Deal found 28/3£608
Sun 28/912:55DCA - EDI
2 stops13h 25mAir Canada
Tue 21/1009:00EDI - DCA
1 stop15h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 28/3£613

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/5

18:50-11:55

1 stop12h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/5

06:00-17:40

1 stop16h 40m

£367

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 18/9

22:05-19:05

2 stops40h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

13:20-19:59

2 stops35h 39m

£491

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/5

22:05-23:25

2 stops20h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/5

06:55-19:59

2 stops18h 04m

£497

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 22/9

17:15-09:15

1 stop11h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/10

12:10-20:51

1 stop13h 41m

£511

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 29/4

21:20-14:40

1 stop12h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/5

09:25-19:35

1 stop15h 10m

£521

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/4

22:40-17:45

1 stop14h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/4

13:55-20:10

1 stop11h 15m

£521

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 28/5

11:00-10:05

1 stop18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/6

11:30-21:53

2 stops15h 23m

£536

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 22/4

21:40-09:35

1 stop30h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

16:50-11:45

1 stop23h 55m

£583

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 22/9

22:25-10:35

Nonstop7h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/10

12:30-15:40

Nonstop8h 10m

£603

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 22/9

21:20-14:40

1 stop12h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/10

10:40-19:35

1 stop13h 55m

£608

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

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 21 March 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 45 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 £78). 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

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 29 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Finnair. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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 Scandinavian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £491. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £511 and £521, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines 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 Scandinavian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £320. WestJet flights start at £324 while deals on Aer Lingus start at £390 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 £78). 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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