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Flight deals from Edinburgh to Washington Dulles

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,023. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Washington D.C..$991 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $991, select.
Washington D.C..$1,004 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,004, select.
Washington D.C..$1,010 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr, returning Mon, 12 Apr.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,010, select.
Washington D.C..$1,017 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,017, select.
Washington D.C..$1,023 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,023, select.
Washington D.C..$1,028 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,028, select.
Washington D.C..$1,035 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,035, select.
Washington D.C..$1,037 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,037, select.
Washington D.C..$1,046 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,046, select.
Washington D.C..$1,048 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,048, select.
Washington D.C..$1,049 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,049, select.
Washington D.C..$1,049 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,049, select.
Washington D.C..$1,049 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,049, select.
Washington D.C..$1,050 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Mar, returning Sun, 28 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,050, select.
Washington D.C..$1,054 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,054, select.
Washington D.C..$1,055 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,055, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Washington Dulles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Washington Dulles flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from $1,046
Aug
from $1,023
Sep
from $1,037
Oct
from $991
Nov
from $1,017
Dec
from $1,066
Jan
from $1,066
Feb
from $1,004
Mar
from $1,050
Apr
from $1,010
May
from $1,055
Jun
from $1,071

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Washington Dulles

Edinburgh to Washington Dulles: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Edinburgh to Washington D.C. below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Washington Dulles.

Washington Ronald Reagan

5km from central Washington D.C.
Closest
from $1,054
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Washington Dulles

37km from central Washington D.C.
Cheapest
from $991
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Baltimore Washington International

44km from central Washington D.C.
Cheapest
from $991
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Edinburgh to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$991
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time8 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Washington Dulles: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Washington Dulles is $991. 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 Dulles.
Lufthansa, Air Canada and United fly direct from Edinburgh to Washington Dulles.
As of July 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to Washington Dulles.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Washington Dulles is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport on Friday, 16 October 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 Dulles 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.

Currently, Icelandair and Lufthansa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Dulles.

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

  • Around 8 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.

  • Washington DC's timezone is UTC-5, making Washington DC five hours behind Edinburgh.

  • Every week, there are five Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, select the 12:30 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 12:30 with United Airlines.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your EDI to IAD flight.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Jetting into Washington DC (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a breeze with United. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is United.

  • United ranks as the top on-time carrier for EDI to IAD flights, with 82.61% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EDI and IAD:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Boston Logan International Airport

    • Dublin Airport

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, data shows 73% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Washington DC based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from EDI to IAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

  • Washington DC is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a visit to New York will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

  • Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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