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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. from £256

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 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — WAS
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or January, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 27 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£406

One-way from

£256

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£558

Good round-trip deal

£524 or less

Good one-way deal

£599 or less
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 9/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 45m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
16/6
  • 16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£47 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Heathrow to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 April 2025.

Fri 9/513:05LHR - BWI
1 stop11h 20mIcelandair
Tue 13/520:30BWI - LHR
1 stop10h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 27/4£406
Wed 3/1207:30LHR - BWI
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1218:05BWI - LHR
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£409
Sat 10/512:15LHR - IAD
Nonstop8h 10mLufthansa
Sat 31/522:11IAD - LHR
1 stop30h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 26/4£473
Thu 6/1108:25LHR - DCA
1 stop12h 35mJetBlue
Mon 10/1115:10DCA - LHR
1 stop9h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 27/4£474
Wed 3/907:05LHR - IAD
2 stops41h 54mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 20/922:05IAD - LHR
2 stops37h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/4£475
Tue 13/508:25LHR - DCA
1 stop13h 30mIcelandair
Sun 25/517:40DCA - LHR
1 stop31h 50mIcelandair
Deal found 26/4£484
Wed 30/421:25LHR - IAD
1 stop26h 55mIcelandair
Tue 6/520:30IAD - LHR
1 stop18h 50mIcelandair
Deal found 27/4£484
Sat 26/415:50LHR - IAD
1 stop22h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 27/422:15IAD - LHR
Nonstop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/4£496
Fri 9/506:00LHR - IAD
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/522:15IAD - LHR
Nonstop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£496
Sat 24/515:20LHR - DCA
1 stop11h 19mLufthansa
Sat 31/520:40DCA - LHR
1 stop31h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 26/4£502
Mon 6/1006:00LHR - IAD
1 stop19h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 10/1017:00IAD - LHR
1 stop19h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 26/4£502
Sat 3/508:40LHR - IAD
1 stop11h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 9/512:25IAD - LHR
1 stop13h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/4£511

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow 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 27 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonBaltimore

LHR - BWI

LHRBWI

London Heathrow

Fri 9/5

13:05-19:25

1 stop11h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 13/5

20:30-11:55

1 stop10h 25m

£406

LondonWashington, D.C.

LHR - IAD

LHRIAD

London Heathrow

Sat 10/5

12:15-15:25

Nonstop8h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/5

22:11-09:35

1 stop30h 24m

£473

LondonWashington, D.C.

LHR - DCA

LHRDCA

London Heathrow

Sat 24/5

14:05-10:19

1 stop25h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 31/5

15:00-05:55

1 stop9h 55m

£474

LondonWashington, D.C.

LHR - IAD

LHRIAD

London Heathrow

Wed 3/9

07:05-19:59

2 stops41h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 20/9

22:05-16:25

2 stops37h 20m

£475

LondonWashington, D.C.

LHR - DCA

LHRDCA

London Heathrow

Wed 14/5

11:55-22:58

1 stop16h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 14/7

11:30-06:30

1 stop14h 00m

£475

LondonWashington, D.C.

LHR - DCA

LHRDCA

London Heathrow

Tue 13/5

08:25-16:55

1 stop13h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 25/5

17:40-06:30

1 stop31h 50m

£484

LondonBaltimore

LHR - BWI

LHRBWI

London Heathrow

Tue 13/5

13:45-07:31

2 stops22h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 20/5

21:30-06:30

2 stops28h 00m

£488

LondonWashington, D.C.

LHR - IAD

LHRIAD

London Heathrow

Fri 9/5

06:00-15:15

1 stop14h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 13/5

22:15-10:40

Nonstop7h 25m

£496

LondonWashington, D.C.

LHR - IAD

LHRIAD

London Heathrow

Mon 6/10

06:00-20:50

1 stop19h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/10

17:00-17:45

1 stop19h 45m

£502

LondonWashington, D.C.

LHR - IAD

LHRIAD

London Heathrow

Sat 13/9

06:00-14:35

1 stop13h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 23/9

22:25-10:40

Nonstop7h 15m

£517

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from London Heathrow Airport 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 LHR to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow 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 27 April 2025.

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Washington, D.C.. 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 27 April 2025.

The most flights from LHR to WAS are scheduled on a Friday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

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 27 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Finnair from London to Washington, D.C. have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

    According to our current data, Icelandair (£406), Lufthansa (£473), and Scandinavian Airlines (£475) offers the cheapest pricing from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.. Icelandair is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £333. However, be on the lookout for offers from WestJet and Aer Lingus, as they are both options that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Consider United Airlines (92%), Air Canada (90%) or Austrian Airlines (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay £1,224, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £354. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around £424.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dublin?

    Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 3Olympia Theatre, and Button Factory are currently the most popular points of interest in Dublin at the moment. Those on a stopover in Dublin interested in visiting Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 3Olympia Theatre, or Button Factory can do so by traveling 5.7 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.7 mi, respectively from Dublin. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Dublin can hire a car from Dublin for about £21 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from London Heathrow Airport 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Washington, D.C.

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PLAYCheapest£278Average£502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IcelandairCheapest£367Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£385Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£396Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£442Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£443Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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FinnairCheapest£453Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£464Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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