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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh from £240

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — EDI
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday 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 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£362

One-way from

£240

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£938
10/2-16/2
  • 10/2-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 40m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
28/4
  • 28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 55m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 December 2024.

Wed 25/1208:20IAD - EDI
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/112:10EDI - IAD
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£861
Wed 25/1218:10BWI - EDI
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/1206:40EDI - BWI
2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£901
Wed 25/1218:50DCA - EDI
3 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/1205:45EDI - DCA
3 stops19h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£1,157
Tue 24/1218:00IAD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 26/1208:20EDI - IAD
1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/12£1,297
Wed 25/1214:00IAD - EDI
1 stop20h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 14/116:30EDI - IAD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/12£1,312
Thu 26/1220:45IAD - EDI
1 stop18h 05mAer Lingus
Mon 30/1208:20EDI - IAD
2 stops16h 25mAer Lingus
Deal found 21/12£1,438
Wed 25/1214:11BWI - EDI
2 stops17h 14mBritish Airways
Fri 27/1208:20EDI - BWI
2 stops15h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/12£1,489
Wed 25/1212:22DCA - EDI
2 stops19h 03mBritish Airways
Tue 14/108:55EDI - DCA
2 stops16h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/12£1,736
Wed 25/1206:20BWI - EDI
2 stops20h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/109:25EDI - BWI
2 stops16h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12£1,772
Sun 22/1222:05IAD - EDI
2 stops32h 50mLufthansa
Sat 28/1217:15EDI - IAD
2 stops32h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 21/12£1,910
Thu 26/1218:00IAD - EDI
2 stops18h 10mAustrian Airlines
Mon 30/1206:00EDI - IAD
2 stops37h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 21/12£1,919
Sun 29/1212:30BWI - EDI
2 stops16h 15mDelta
Sun 5/109:15EDI - BWI
2 stops19h 08mDelta
Deal found 22/12£2,042

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BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/2

18:10-17:40

1 stop18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 16/2

07:50-17:00

1 stop14h 10m

£362

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 30/4

22:05-17:15

1 stop14h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/5

06:00-19:59

1 stop18h 59m

£489

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 21/4

22:05-12:30

2 stops33h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/4

13:20-19:59

2 stops35h 39m

£505

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 20/1

17:10-07:50

1 stop9h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/1

08:20-15:40

1 stop12h 20m

£521

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 15/5

11:45-09:15

1 stop16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/5

11:30-22:00

1 stop15h 30m

£540

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 20/1

06:00-19:20

3 stops32h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/1

16:55-21:00

3 stops33h 05m

£550

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 20/1

14:00-15:30

1 stop20h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/1

16:30-12:15

1 stop24h 45m

£558

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 20/1

17:49-11:00

2 stops12h 11m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/1

19:20-19:59

2 stops29h 39m

£592

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 20/1

20:05-15:15

2 stops14h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/1

19:20-19:35

2 stops29h 15m

£592

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 19/1

17:26-15:15

2 stops16h 49m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 31/1

09:50-00:18

2 stops19h 28m

£593

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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 13 December 2024.

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 38 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.

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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.

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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).

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To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, see what other customers have to say about Aer Lingus, British Airways and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
8,594 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

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1 / 10

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

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Very Good
8,594 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,594 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,342 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,594 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.7
Good
1,283 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,594 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
785 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,594 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
668 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,594 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

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 Scandinavian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £505. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Aer Lingus and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at £521 and £540, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 34% 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 £325. Aer Lingus flights start at £338 while deals on WestJet start at £378 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.

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    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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