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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh from £237

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 28/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — EDI
1 May — 8 May1
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 26 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£341

One-way from

£237

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£697
2/9-17/9
  • 2/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 28/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 00m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (£168 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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

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 26 April 2025.

Tue 2/918:50BWI - EDI
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/906:00EDI - BWI
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£341
Fri 12/922:05IAD - EDI
2 stops16h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 1/1013:20EDI - IAD
2 stops35h 39mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 25/4£488
Fri 26/917:15DCA - EDI
1 stop11h 00mJetBlue
Tue 7/1011:30EDI - DCA
1 stop16h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 25/4£492
Wed 27/822:05IAD - EDI
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/806:15EDI - IAD
1 stop18h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£495
Wed 9/717:20IAD - EDI
1 stop12h 55mAer Lingus
Thu 17/711:55EDI - IAD
1 stop12h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 26/4£521
Sat 31/506:59DCA - EDI
1 stop22h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/606:55EDI - DCA
2 stops20h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£539
Mon 12/513:30IAD - EDI
1 stop21h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 27/516:50EDI - IAD
1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/4£574
Tue 19/821:20BWI - EDI
1 stop10h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 26/812:30EDI - BWI
1 stop12h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£581
Mon 11/819:25IAD - EDI
1 stop10h 15mBritish Airways
Fri 22/808:35EDI - IAD
1 stop12h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£581
Sun 28/915:00DCA - EDI
1 stop12h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/1009:00EDI - DCA
2 stops32h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4£588
Sun 5/1013:20IAD - EDI
1 stop14h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/1009:00EDI - IAD
2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4£588
Mon 1/909:45IAD - EDI
1 stop18h 30mAir Canada
Wed 17/909:00EDI - IAD
2 stops36h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 25/4£589

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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 26 April 2025.
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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Edinburgh

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/9

18:50-11:30

1 stop11h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/9

06:00-17:40

1 stop16h 40m

£341

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/9

22:05-19:05

2 stops16h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

13:20-19:59

2 stops35h 39m

£488

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 26/9

17:15-09:15

1 stop11h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/10

11:30-22:59

1 stop16h 29m

£492

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 27/8

22:05-17:15

1 stop14h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 31/8

06:15-19:59

1 stop18h 44m

£495

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/7

17:20-11:15

1 stop12h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/7

11:55-18:55

1 stop12h 00m

£521

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 31/5

06:59-10:05

1 stop22h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/6

06:55-22:28

2 stops20h 33m

£539

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/5

13:30-15:50

1 stop21h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/5

16:50-11:45

1 stop23h 55m

£574

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 19/8

21:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/8

12:30-19:35

1 stop12h 05m

£581

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/8

19:25-10:40

1 stop10h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/8

08:35-15:55

1 stop12h 20m

£581

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 28/9

15:00-08:05

1 stop12h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/10

09:00-12:19

2 stops32h 19m

£588

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

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Cheapflights Insights

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 25 April 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 2% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 26 April 2025.

The most flights from WAS to EDI are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 2 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 £488. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Aer Lingus, with the lowest prices starting at £492 and £521, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 33% 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 JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £237. WestJet flights start at £292 while deals on Scandinavian Airlines start at £305 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    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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