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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. from £260

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 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — WAS
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or January, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 23 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£438

One-way from

£260

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£584

Good round-trip deal

£660 or less

Good one-way deal

£679 or less
8/4-15/4
  • 8/4-15/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.
21/4
  • 21/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 32m total
  • Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£60 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 February 2025.

Mon 3/305:50EDI - BWI
2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/405:30BWI - EDI
3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2£421
Fri 14/306:00EDI - IAD
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/318:10IAD - EDI
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£480
Mon 3/308:20EDI - IAD
1 stop15h 55mAer Lingus
Thu 3/420:25IAD - EDI
1 stop9h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 22/2£570
Mon 3/313:25EDI - DCA
2 stops15h 14mKLM
Thu 3/416:25DCA - EDI
1 stop9h 20mKLM
Deal found 22/2£619
Fri 7/311:15EDI - IAD
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 14/315:00IAD - EDI
1 stop20h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2£621
Thu 27/305:45EDI - IAD
2 stops17h 34mDelta
Thu 3/418:30IAD - EDI
1 stop11h 15mDelta
Deal found 22/2£622
Mon 3/305:45EDI - DCA
2 stops17h 15mDelta
Thu 3/414:20DCA - EDI
2 stops15h 25mDelta
Deal found 22/2£622
Thu 27/305:45EDI - BWI
2 stops17h 11mDelta
Thu 3/415:25BWI - EDI
2 stops14h 20mDelta
Deal found 22/2£622
Sun 27/408:35EDI - BWI
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 11/521:20BWI - EDI
1 stop13h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/2£624
Mon 3/305:45EDI - IAD
2 stops15h 05mKLM
Thu 3/418:30IAD - EDI
2 stops13h 05mKLM
Deal found 22/2£628
Mon 3/309:25EDI - IAD
1 stop12h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/422:20IAD - EDI
Nonstop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/2£641
Mon 3/309:25EDI - DCA
1 stop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/415:05DCA - EDI
1 stop12h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/2£641

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

Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. 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 23 February 2025.

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Edinburgh

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghBaltimore

EDI - BWI

EDIBWI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/4

07:40-19:25

2 stops16h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 15/4

20:30-19:35

2 stops18h 05m

£438

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/3

06:00-20:15

1 stop18h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 21/3

18:10-15:50

1 stop17h 40m

£480

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/3

11:15-12:15

1 stop30h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 14/3

15:00-15:30

1 stop20h 30m

£621

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/3

05:45-19:19

2 stops17h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/4

18:30-10:45

1 stop11h 15m

£622

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - DCA

EDIDCA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/3

05:45-19:19

2 stops17h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/4

14:20-10:45

2 stops15h 25m

£622

EdinburghBaltimore

EDI - BWI

EDIBWI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/3

05:45-18:56

2 stops17h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/4

15:25-10:45

2 stops14h 20m

£622

EdinburghBaltimore

EDI - BWI

EDIBWI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 27/4

08:35-19:35

1 stop16h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/5

21:20-15:35

1 stop13h 15m

£624

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/4

11:55-18:55

1 stop12h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 15/4

17:20-08:00

1 stop9h 40m

£631

EdinburghBaltimore

EDI - BWI

EDIBWI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/3

10:00-19:45

1 stop13h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/4

21:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

£642

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/3

08:25-16:25

1 stop12h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 28/3

22:08-06:20

2 stops28h 12m

£646

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

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

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 57 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 Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £947). 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 EDI to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 23 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Finnair from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.. 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 from for flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.. 7 airlines have flights from Turnhouse to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. round-trip from £621. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from £622, and British Airways, from £624. Turkish Airlines is 13% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £407. Users have also found prices from £491 and £697 on Aer Lingus and British Airways, respectively.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    While on average a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. is generally £3,135, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £526. When looking at the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay £418 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. 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 Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £947). 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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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£450Average£793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£569Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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