Flight Routes from Washington DC to London

Compare cheap outbound and return flights from Washington-DC (WAS) to London (LON) and find the best offer from numerous airlines and travel agencies.

Trip type
Cheapest roundtrip flight
from€768
Fastest outbound flight
Fastest inbound flight
non-stop flights
53x / week
Flight distance
5,903 km
Time difference
Airports in Washington-DC
  1. Dulles International Airport, DC
  2. Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA
Airports in London
  1. Heathrow
  2. Gatwick
  3. City Airport
  4. Stansted
  5. Luton
  6. Southend

Flight schedule from Washington-DC (WAS) to London (LON)

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Matching outbound flightsWAS–LON · 13 of 13
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durationstopovers
  1. September 13 – 19, 2026
  2. September 20 – 26, 2026
  3. Sep 27 – Oct 3, 2026
    1. IADLGW
      1 stopover
      1. Turkish Airlines
    2. IADLHR
      1 stopover
      1. Air Canada
    3. IADLHR
      1 stopover
      1. Aer Lingus Irish Airlines
    4. IADLHR
      nonstop
      1. British Airways
    5. IADLHR
      1 stopover
      1. Austrian Airlines
    6. IADLHR
      nonstop
      1. United Airlines
    7. DCALHR
      1 stopover
      1. Air Canada
    8. IADLHR
      nonstop
      1. British Airways
    9. IADLHR
      nonstop
      1. British Airways
    10. DCALHR
      1 stopover
      1. JetBlue Airways
    11. IADLHR
      nonstop
      1. United Airlines
    12. IADLHR
      nonstop
      1. British Airways
    13. IADLHR
      nonstop
      1. Virgin Atlantic Airways

      Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from Washington DC to London

      Favorite airline: Aer Lingus
      Aer Lingus is the most popular airline for flights from Washington-DC to London.
      Aer Lingus
      29 %
      Icelandair
      23 %
      British Airways
      16 %
      Cheapest weekday: Tuesday
      Compared to other weekdays, flights are cheapest on Tuesday.
      Stopover flights are the cheapest connection
      Flights with a stopover are on average $129.00 cheaper than direct flights.
      non stop flight
      1 stop
      2 stops
      07h 20min
      18h 45min
      21h 40min
      562 US$
      433 US$
      599 US$
      Favourite connection: via Dublin
      Stopover flights on this route are especially popular via Dublin, making up 33 % of bookings.
      Route
      bookings
      1 stopover Dublin
      11h 00min, from 442 US$
      33 %
      1 stopover Reykjavik-Keflavik International
      18h 45min, from 433 US$
      27 %
      Direct flights
      07h 20min, from 562 US$
      22 %

      Useful information about the flight from Washington DC to London

      Flights from Washington D.C. to London

      In all honesty the best flight route between Washington DC and London is on Air Force 1, but considering that idealo has not quite managed to secure a deal with that airline, there are a few very good plan B options. British Airways, United and Virgin Atlantic will take you the 3 and half thousand miles across the pond in just over 7 hours. And with between 7 and 8 direct flights a day to choose from, you might just find yourself feeling somewhat presidential as you swoop over Buckingham Palace.

      Cheap flights from Washington to London

      The best way to get a low cost air ticket would be to consider having a few stops on your trip. Airlines that offer good deals with one stop are American and Air France. But if you plan well in advance there often is little price difference between direct flights and ones with stop overs, so booking early remains your best way to save money.

      Destination London

      Regardless of which airport you choose to land in, although the most likely would probably be Heathrow Internationl Airport if you are on a direct flight, getting around the city will not be a problem. It just so happens that London has the oldest subway network in the world, so they Brits are practiced in getting you were you need to be fast and in old world style.

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      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

      In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from Washington-DC to London?
      Flights from Washington-DC to London are most frequently searched for travel in February, September and October. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more options or cheaper connections.

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      Departure airport Airport Washington-DC (WAS)
      Arrival airport Airport London, all Airports (LON)
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