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Flight deals from Edinburgh to Washington D.C.

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh Airport to Washington D.C.? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from C$902. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Washington D.C..C$414 per passenger.Departing Tue., Aug. 25.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue., Aug. 25, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$414, select.
Washington D.C..C$497 per passenger.Departing Tue., Sep. 1.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue., Sep. 1, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$497, select.
Washington D.C..C$533 per passenger.Departing Thu., Oct. 1.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu., Oct. 1, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$533, select.
Washington D.C..C$533 per passenger.Departing Sat., Nov. 28.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat., Nov. 28, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$533, select.
Washington D.C..C$593 per passenger.Departing Tue., Jun. 1.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue., Jun. 1, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$593, select.
Washington D.C..C$649 per passenger.Departing Fri., Feb. 26.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri., Feb. 26, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$649, select.
Washington D.C..C$656 per passenger.Departing Fri., Mar. 5.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri., Mar. 5, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$656, select.
Washington D.C..C$657 per passenger.Departing Mon., Jan. 11.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon., Jan. 11, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$657, select.
Washington D.C..C$664 per passenger.Departing Sun., May 16.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sun., May 16, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$664, select.
Washington D.C..C$666 per passenger.Departing Wed., Apr. 7.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed., Apr. 7, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$666, select.
Washington D.C..C$683 per passenger.Departing Wed., Dec. 9.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Wed., Dec. 9, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$683, select.
Washington D.C..C$813 per passenger.Departing Sat., Jul. 3.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Sat., Jul. 3, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$813, select.
Washington D.C..C$1,011 per passenger.Departing Mon., Oct. 5.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Edinburgh on Mon., Oct. 5, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,011, select.
Washington D.C..C$1,012 per passenger.Departing Wed., Sep. 23.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Edinburgh on Wed., Sep. 23, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,012, select.
Washington D.C..C$1,022 per passenger.Departing Mon., Mar. 8.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Edinburgh on Mon., Mar. 8, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,022, select.
Washington D.C..C$1,104 per passenger.Departing Fri., Apr. 30.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Edinburgh on Fri., Apr. 30, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,104, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Washington D.C.

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Washington D.C. flights are currently cheapest in August.
Aug.
from C$414
Sep.
from C$497
Oct.
from C$533
Nov.
from C$533
Dec.
from C$683
Jan.
from C$657
Feb.
from C$649
Mar.
from C$656
Apr.
from C$666
May
from C$664
Jun.
from C$593
Jul.
from C$813

Which airlines fly from Edinburgh to Washington D.C.?

Alternative Edinburgh to Washington D.C. routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Edinburgh to Washington D.C.? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Washington Ronald Reagan

5km from central Washington D.C.
Closest
from C$470
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Washington Dulles

37km from central Washington D.C.
Cheapest
from C$414
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Baltimore Washington International

44km from central Washington D.C.
from C$524
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Edinburgh to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$413
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time8 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Washington D.C.: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Washington D.C.: Washington Ronald Reagan, Washington Dulles and Baltimore Washington International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Washington D.C. is C$866. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to Washington D.C..
Lufthansa, Air Canada and United fly direct from Edinburgh to Washington D.C..
As of August 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to Washington D.C..
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Washington D.C. is usually November.
If you're flying from Edinburgh Airport, the cheapest airport near Washington D.C. is Washington Dulles – which is 36.6 km away from the centre of Washington D.C.. We've found flights into this airport from C$866.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Washington D.C. on Monday, November 23, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington D.C. but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In August, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. July is typically the warmest month in Washington D.C., when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, easyJet and Lufthansa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington D.C..

Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington DC: what you need to know

  • Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Washington DC is 4 hours behind Edinburgh.

  • The busiest route is from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can choose from 7 weekly services between these two airports. United offers a 12:30 departure between EDI and IAD.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from EDI to Washington DC. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • You can get a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Washington DC. Begin your journey at EDI and arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

  • Get on board with United. This leading carrier operates direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Washington DC.

  • We make it simple to plan a flight from EDI to Washington DC with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

  • You'll need an ETA for United States if you have a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Washington DC, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.

  • EDI is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 40 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Washington DC? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near EDI:

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington DC

  • C$414 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Washington DC. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$866. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.

  • To snag cheap tickets from EDI to Washington DC, book your trip 4 months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Washington DC. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from EDI to Washington DC every day.

  • Use the filters to tailor your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Washington DC. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.

  • It'll take around 43 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

  • Reserve a hotel near DCA if you have a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Washington DC. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Best time to go to Washington DC

  • July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Washington DC while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Washington DC, consider your preferred travel pace and style.

  • The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Washington DC in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap flights from EDI to Washington DC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC on average.

More about Washington DC

  • After locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Washington DC, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Washington DC:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. White House Historical Association, The White House and National Mall are highlights which should be on any good Washington DC itinerary.

Complete your Washington DC trip with a car rental

  • We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Edinburgh Airport to Washington DC to track down awesome deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and compare offers in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need on car rentals in Washington DC, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.

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Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.