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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. from £233

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — WAS
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£369

One-way from

£233

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£568
30/4-5/5
  • 30/4-5/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
28/5
  • 28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 13m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£101 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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

Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Wed 30/415:35LGW - BWI
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/518:50BWI - LGW
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£369
Thu 1/508:55LGW - IAD
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/520:30IAD - LGW
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£460
Wed 18/612:10LGW - DCA
1 stop11h 49mIcelandair
Tue 24/606:30DCA - LGW
2 stops22h 05mIcelandair
Deal found 14/4£463
Fri 2/515:40LGW - IAD
1 stop32h 40mIcelandair
Sun 11/520:30IAD - LGW
1 stop13h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 14/4£474
Wed 30/415:40LGW - BWI
1 stop32h 45mIcelandair
Sun 11/520:30BWI - LGW
1 stop13h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 14/4£487
Tue 23/913:05LGW - DCA
1 stop14h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1006:05DCA - LGW
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£500
Mon 16/612:10LGW - DCA
1 stop11h 49mJetBlue
Tue 24/618:45DCA - LGW
1 stop9h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 14/4£517
Mon 1/916:25LGW - IAD
1 stop27h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 11/922:20IAD - LGW
1 stop30h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 14/4£518
Mon 28/412:20LGW - IAD
2 stops16h 36mFinnair
Thu 8/509:11IAD - LGW
2 stops17h 59mFinnair
Deal found 14/4£534
Sat 1/1115:45LGW - IAD
1 stop31h 55mRoyal Air Maroc
Wed 5/1120:40IAD - LGW
1 stop13h 05mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 14/4£538
Mon 5/514:00LGW - IAD
1 stop26h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/513:30IAD - LGW
1 stop18h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4£553
Thu 15/518:40LGW - IAD
1 stop26h 35mSWISS
Thu 22/520:45IAD - LGW
1 stop16h 05mSWISS
Deal found 14/4£579

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

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Gatwick

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Wed 30/4

15:35-17:40

2 stops31h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/5

18:50-16:20

2 stops16h 30m

£369

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - IAD

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Thu 1/5

08:55-19:20

2 stops15h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

20:30-16:55

2 stops15h 25m

£460

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - DCA

LGWDCA

London Gatwick

Wed 18/6

12:10-18:59

1 stop11h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 24/6

06:30-09:35

2 stops22h 05m

£463

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - IAD

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Fri 2/5

15:40-19:20

1 stop32h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/5

20:30-14:40

1 stop13h 10m

£474

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Wed 30/4

15:40-19:25

1 stop32h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/5

20:30-14:40

1 stop13h 10m

£487

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - DCA

LGWDCA

London Gatwick

Tue 23/9

13:05-22:19

1 stop14h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/10

06:05-06:20

1 stop19h 15m

£500

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - DCA

LGWDCA

London Gatwick

Mon 16/6

12:10-18:59

1 stop11h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 24/6

18:45-09:35

1 stop9h 50m

£517

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - IAD

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Mon 1/9

16:25-15:20

1 stop27h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/9

22:20-09:45

1 stop30h 25m

£518

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - IAD

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Mon 28/4

12:20-23:56

2 stops16h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/5

09:11-08:10

2 stops17h 59m

£534

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - IAD

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Mon 5/5

14:00-11:45

1 stop26h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/5

13:30-13:00

1 stop18h 30m

£553

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of £565). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £946). 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 LGW to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick 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 15 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

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 15 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Finnair and Air France from London to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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

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

    Flying on Icelandair is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at £463. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with the lowest prices starting at £517 and £518, respectively. These flights start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. are TAP AIR PORTUGAL (£334), WestJet (£366), and Royal Air Maroc (£429).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of £565). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £946). 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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