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Cheap flights from London to Washington, D.C. from £271

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — WAS
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from London to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or September, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£345

One-way from

£271

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£499

Good round-trip deal

£538 or less

Good one-way deal

£588 or less
PLAY
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  • 14/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 50m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
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  • 1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 25m total
  • London to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from London to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 14/511:40STN - BWI
1 stop11h 00mPLAY
Sat 17/518:50BWI - STN
1 stop10h 50mPLAY
Deal found 20/2£345
Wed 5/311:00STN - BWI
2 stops28h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/319:10BWI - STN
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£349
Thu 24/407:40LGW - BWI
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/418:50BWI - LGW
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£354
Wed 14/506:05LTN - BWI
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/518:50BWI - LTN
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£356
Wed 12/307:30LHR - BWI
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/319:10BWI - LHR
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£373
Thu 3/414:50STN - IAD
2 stops34h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/422:05IAD - STN
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£406
Tue 9/912:10LGW - DCA
1 stop11h 43mJetBlue
Tue 7/1019:00DCA - LGW
1 stop9h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£415
Fri 28/306:50LGW - IAD
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/322:20IAD - LGW
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£428
Thu 6/311:55LGW - IAD
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Mon 17/320:40IAD - LGW
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 20/2£429
Sat 26/421:25LHR - BWI
1 stop27h 00mIcelandair
Mon 5/520:30BWI - LHR
1 stop10h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 21/2£432
Tue 29/415:40LGW - BWI
1 stop32h 45mIcelandair
Thu 8/520:30BWI - LGW
1 stop13h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 20/2£439
Tue 25/308:25LHR - DCA
1 stop13h 19mJetBlue
Wed 2/410:39DCA - LHR
1 stop14h 51mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£444

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

Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 21 February 2025.

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Washington, D.C.

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Return

Price

LondonBaltimore

STN - BWI

STNBWI

London Stansted

Wed 14/5

11:40-17:40

1 stop11h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 17/5

18:50-10:40

1 stop10h 50m

£345

LondonBaltimore

STN - BWI

STNBWI

London Stansted

Wed 5/3

11:00-10:07

2 stops28h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/3

19:10-10:00

1 stop10h 50m

£349

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Thu 24/4

07:40-17:40

1 stop15h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 28/4

18:50-19:10

2 stops19h 20m

£354

LondonBaltimore

LTN - BWI

LTNBWI

London Luton

Wed 14/5

06:05-17:40

1 stop16h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 17/5

18:50-13:35

1 stop13h 45m

£356

LondonBaltimore

LHR - BWI

LHRBWI

London Heathrow

Wed 12/3

07:30-18:00

1 stop14h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 19/3

19:10-14:55

1 stop15h 45m

£373

LondonWashington, D.C.

LGW - IAD

LGWIAD

London Gatwick

Thu 6/3

11:55-18:25

1 stop11h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 17/3

20:40-10:55

1 stop10h 15m

£429

LondonBaltimore

LHR - BWI

LHRBWI

London Heathrow

Sat 26/4

21:25-19:25

1 stop27h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/5

20:30-11:55

1 stop10h 25m

£432

LondonBaltimore

LGW - BWI

LGWBWI

London Gatwick

Thu 20/3

11:55-19:30

1 stop11h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 27/3

20:30-10:55

1 stop10h 25m

£436

LondonWashington, D.C.

LHR - DCA

LHRDCA

London Heathrow

Tue 25/3

08:25-17:44

1 stop13h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

10:39-06:30

1 stop14h 51m

£444

LondonWashington, D.C.

LHR - IAD

LHRIAD

London Heathrow

Sat 3/5

15:50-09:39

1 stop22h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/5

22:15-10:40

Nonstop7h 25m

£454

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

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

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

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

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

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London to Washington, D.C. in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 23 June 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from London 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from LON to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Air Transat from London to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

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

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

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

Air Transat
7.8
Good
380 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

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

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

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

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

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

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

    According to our current data, PLAY (£345), Icelandair (£424), and JetBlue (£444) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Washington, D.C.. Users have found that PLAY is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for PLAY. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £275. Users have also found prices from £329 and £403 on WorldTicket and Air Transat, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from London to Washington, D.C. consider London Heathrow - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, London Heathrow - Baltimore/Washington or London Gatwick - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl as they are the most popular.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from London to Washington, D.C. on time: Air Canada (90%), Austrian Airlines (90%), Copa Airlines (90%).

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

    While on average a flight from London to Washington, D.C. is generally £1,057, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £458. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay £377 for that flight.

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

    Most of the time, London to Washington, D.C. flights that have stopovers will stop in Reykjavik.

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

    If you're on a stopover in Reykjavik and looking for things to do, consider visiting National Cathedral, Hallgrímskirkja, or Harpa. Travelers on a layover in Reykjavik can visit National Cathedral, Hallgrímskirkja, and Harpa, by traveling 23.0 mi, 23.2 mi, and 23.3 mi, respectively after landing at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl for about £37 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Flights departing from London and landing in Washington, D.C. stopover in Dublin least frequently.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Washington, D.C. 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 London to Washington, D.C..

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from London 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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PLAYCheapest£261Average£488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetBlueCheapest£406Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£466Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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