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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to London Gatwick Airport from £171

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LGW
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Washington, D.C. to London Gatwick are usually found in November or February, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Gatwick (LGW). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£390

One-way from

£171

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£499
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 3/2-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • Washington, D.C. to London
18/3
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 00m total
  • Washington, D.C. to London
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Wed 22/119:30BWI - LGW
1 stop10h 25mIcelandair
Mon 27/111:55LGW - BWI
1 stop11h 35mIcelandair
Deal found 15/1£390
Thu 23/119:30BWI - LGW
2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/108:50LGW - BWI
2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£398
Fri 9/520:30IAD - LGW
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Thu 15/513:00LGW - IAD
1 stop11h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 17/1£427
Sun 23/222:30IAD - LGW
1 stop12h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 9/310:40LGW - IAD
1 stop31h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 16/1£428
Sat 25/119:40IAD - LGW
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/108:50LGW - IAD
2 stops14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£440
Sat 20/911:30DCA - LGW
1 stop17h 05mJetBlue
Mon 29/912:10LGW - DCA
1 stop12h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 16/1£445
Tue 11/311:50DCA - LGW
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/311:20LGW - DCA
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£484
Wed 1/1008:59DCA - LGW
1 stop18h 11mBritish Airways
Tue 7/1015:05LGW - DCA
1 stop12h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/1£493
Mon 28/417:49DCA - LGW
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/515:05LGW - DCA
1 stop13h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/1£518
Wed 12/221:25IAD - LGW
1 stop19h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 17/216:55LGW - IAD
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1£538
Fri 7/320:40IAD - LGW
1 stop13h 05mRoyal Air Maroc
Sat 15/315:45LGW - IAD
1 stop31h 55mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 16/1£539
Mon 28/420:45IAD - LGW
1 stop16h 05mSWISS
Wed 7/518:35LGW - IAD
1 stop26h 40mSWISS
Deal found 15/1£551

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Gatwick within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Gatwick 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 17 January 2025.

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BaltimoreLondon

BWI - LGW

BWILGW

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/2

19:30-10:55

1 stop10h 25m

London Gatwick

Sat 8/2

11:55-18:30

1 stop11h 35m

£390

BaltimoreLondon

BWI - LGW

BWILGW

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 17/2

18:10-18:50

2 stops19h 40m

London Gatwick

Sun 23/2

20:35-17:00

3 stops25h 25m

£393

Washington, D.C.London

IAD - LGW

IADLGW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/2

19:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

London Gatwick

Thu 20/2

11:55-18:25

1 stop11h 30m

£427

Washington, D.C.London

IAD - LGW

IADLGW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 26/1

22:30-15:45

1 stop12h 15m

London Gatwick

Tue 4/2

16:35-21:00

1 stop33h 25m

£428

Washington, D.C.London

IAD - LGW

IADLGW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/3

20:40-17:55

2 stops17h 15m

London Gatwick

Wed 26/3

08:15-19:25

2 stops15h 10m

£441

Washington, D.C.London

DCA - LGW

DCALGW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/7

11:30-09:35

1 stop17h 05m

London Gatwick

Thu 11/9

12:10-18:53

1 stop11h 43m

£482

Washington, D.C.London

DCA - LGW

DCALGW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/3

11:50-07:30

1 stop15h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 18/3

11:20-23:00

1 stop15h 40m

£484

Washington, D.C.London

DCA - LGW

DCALGW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 28/4

17:49-08:10

1 stop9h 21m

London Gatwick

Tue 6/5

15:05-23:24

1 stop13h 19m

£518

Washington, D.C.London

DCA - LGW

DCALGW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/5

17:30-08:10

1 stop9h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 14/5

15:05-23:24

1 stop13h 19m

£528

Washington, D.C.London

IAD - LGW

IADLGW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 19/3

21:40-14:45

1 stop13h 05m

London Gatwick

Sat 22/3

15:45-19:40

1 stop31h 55m

£537

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to London Gatwick Airport, you should look to book at least 16 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Washington, D.C. to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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 LGW?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Gatwick. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to London Gatwick Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Gatwick by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Gatwick by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, 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 17.0 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 Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, Icelandair and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from Washington, D.C. to London by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,598 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
664 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
3,200 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.3
Good
3,925 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Icelandair is currently your cheapest option to London Gatwick Airport, with prices starting at £390. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by TAP AIR PORTUGAL and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at £428 and £482, respectively. Icelandair is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to London Gatwick Airport are Icelandair (£200), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (£250), and Norse Atlantic UK (£288).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to London Gatwick Airport?

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Washington, D.C. to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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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