On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the route from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. The distance between the cities is 5,584 km, and flight service is maintained with a frequency of about 5 flights per week.
Regular flights are operated by United Airlines. Ticket prices are dynamic, so to find the best offer, use the low-fare calendar and check the information on how to get to Edinburgh Airport and from Washington Airport to the city.
The table shows direct flights Edinburgh → Washington, D.C. on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 8 h 5 min. Regular flights are operated by United Airlines. Departures from Edinburgh Airport airports, arrivals at Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Ronald Reagan National Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Edinburgh — Washington, D.C. by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 1,813 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 2,870 in J. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Edinburgh → Washington, D.C., average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,732 | low | May | AED 1,925 | medium | Sep | AED 1,877 | low |
| Feb | AED 1,781 | low | Jun | AED 2,695 | high | Oct | AED 1,973 | medium |
| Mar | AED 2,406 | high | Jul | AED 2,839 | high | Nov | AED 1,829 | low |
| Apr | AED 2,502 | high | Aug | AED 2,647 | high | Dec | AED 2,550 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The hottest month in Washington is July, with average temperatures reaching up to 31.5°C and frequent precipitation. The coldest weather and frosts down to -0.8°C occur in January, which also sees high humidity levels.
The cheapest time to fly is in August, when tickets start AED 1,720. Prices peak in January, with flights starting AED 2,870, making it the most expensive month to plan your trip.
August and September are the optimal choices for a balance of price and weather. During this period, the weather remains comfortably warm, and airfares are among the lowest of the year.
The main carrier on the Edinburgh to Washington route is United Airlines, operating approximately 5 flights per week. The list below provides a detailed schedule, including information on direct flights and connecting options. You can click on the airline card to see available departure days and detailed terms of carriage for this route.
Flights Edinburgh — Washington, D.C. depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Ronald Reagan National Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate net flight time is about 6.5–7 hours, as the distance between the cities exceeds 5,500 km. Total travel time depends on the availability and duration of layovers.
Regular flights on this route are operated by United Airlines. On average, there are about 5 departures per week.
Fares vary depending on the season and flight occupancy. We recommend using the low-fare calendar on this page to see the current minimum prices for specific dates.
Flights arrive at the main airports in the US capital region. You will see specific information about the arrival airport and terminal when you select a flight in the search results.
The lowest prices are often found for departures in August. To secure the best price, it is worth tracking offers several months before your planned travel date.
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