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$230+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — EDI
Apr 1 — Apr 81
Tue 4/1
Tue 4/8
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$530
(Connections by easyJet)

One-way from

$230
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$785

Good round-trip deal

$980 or less

Good one-way deal

$868 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2025.

This PLAY deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure PLAY is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/126:50 pmBWI - EDI
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/186:25 amEDI - BWI
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$470
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Fri 9/269:20 pmBWI - EDI
1 stop10h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 10/61:20 pmEDI - BWI
1 stop11h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$625
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2710:45 pmIAD - EDI
1 stop10h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 10/128:15 pmEDI - IAD
2 stops23h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$634
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/84:45 pmDCA - EDI
1 stop12h 25mJetBlue
Thu 10/1612:10 pmEDI - DCA
1 stop10h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 3/26$636
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1610:05 pmIAD - EDI
2 stops31h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 10/258:25 pmEDI - IAD
2 stops49h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$637
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/229:20 pmBWI - EDI
1 stop12h 20mFinnair
Thu 10/27:00 amEDI - BWI
1 stop17h 35mFinnair
Deal found 3/26$639
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/195:50 pmIAD - EDI
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/2310:30 amEDI - IAD
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$647
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Wed 5/2811:00 amDCA - EDI
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/911:30 amEDI - DCA
1 stop13h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$649
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/15:55 pmBWI - EDI
2 stops15h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/71:55 pmEDI - BWI
1 stop10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$653
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Mon 9/2911:30 amDCA - EDI
1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 10/57:50 pmEDI - DCA
2 stops23h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$658
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2810:15 amDCA - EDI
1 stop15h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/215:50 amEDI - DCA
2 stops16h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$668
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/304:35 pmIAD - EDI
2 stops22h 50mIberia
Thu 10/98:25 pmEDI - IAD
1 stop24h 30mIberia
Deal found 3/26$677

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/2

6:50 pm-11:55 am

1 stop12h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/10

6:25 am-5:40 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$530

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/22

9:20 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/2

12:55 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$625

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/24

8:30 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/1

1:05 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$637

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/20

10:40 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/27

8:35 am-3:50 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$638

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/22

9:20 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/2

7:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$639

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/23

9:20 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/3

10:25 am-7:35 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$649

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/28

11:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/9

11:30 am-7:53 pm

1 stop13h 23m

$649

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/22

5:15 pm-9:15 am

1 stop11h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/2

12:10 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$661

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/25

3:54 pm-11:35 am

2 stops14h 41m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/4

9:05 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$663

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/1

10:05 pm-9:05 am

2 stops30h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/7

1:20 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops35h 39m

$698

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Edinburgh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Edinburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Edinburgh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Edinburgh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 45 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,323). 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 WAS to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 27, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, 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 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated March 27, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Finnair. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C.?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Turnhouse from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the Edinburgh airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Turnhouse (EDI) to Edinburgh’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $625 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Finnair and Scandinavian Airlines, starting at $639 and $648 round-trip. British Airways is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with WestJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $347. Scandinavian Airlines flights start at $408 while deals on Aer Lingus start at $495 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Baltimore/Washington - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Edinburgh Turnhouse when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $3,189 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. The cheapest flight overall is $713 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse) is currently priced at $559.

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

    The most popular layover on flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh is Dublin.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dublin?

    Molly Malone Statue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Parnell Square are currently the most popular points of interest in Dublin at the moment. Those on a layover in Dublin interested in visiting Molly Malone Statue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, or Parnell Square can do so by traveling 5.8 mi, 6.1 mi, and 5.0 mi, respectively from Dublin. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dublin can rent a car from Dublin for about $21 per day.

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

    Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flights have a layover in London least often.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,323). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$445Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IcelandairCheapest$523Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$580Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$590Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$620Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Aer LingusCheapest$623Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$624Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$637Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$702Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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