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$219+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

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WAS — EDI
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or November, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$408
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$286
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$769

Good round-trip deal

$971 or less

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$752 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 January 21, 2025.

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Fri 5/96:50 pmBWI - EDI
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/197:30 amEDI - BWI
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$411
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/35:10 pmIAD - EDI
1 stop9h 40mAer Lingus
Thu 2/68:20 amEDI - IAD
1 stop12h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 1/21$635
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/28:30 pmIAD - EDI
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/106:25 amEDI - IAD
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$636
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/103:30 pmDCA - EDI
1 stop13h 40mJetBlue
Mon 10/1312:10 pmEDI - DCA
1 stop12h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 1/21$647
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/206:10 pmIAD - EDI
2 stops36h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 3/2611:45 amEDI - IAD
2 stops32h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/20$657
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/317:59 pmIAD - EDI
1 stop29h 46mDelta
Tue 4/89:00 amEDI - IAD
1 stop15h 41mDelta
Deal found 1/20$673
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1911:39 amDCA - EDI
1 stop17h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/2710:45 amEDI - DCA
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$682
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/244:25 pmDCA - EDI
1 stop13h 20mDelta
Wed 4/29:00 amEDI - DCA
1 stop12h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/21$684
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Wed 3/1912:00 pmBWI - EDI
2 stops16h 45mDelta
Wed 4/29:00 amEDI - BWI
2 stops16h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/21$689
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/236:30 amDCA - EDI
1 stop22h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 4/29:00 amEDI - DCA
2 stops19h 16mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/21$694
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/112:15 pmIAD - EDI
1 stop13h 30mKLM
Mon 4/141:20 pmEDI - IAD
1 stop31h 15mKLM
Deal found 1/20$703
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Mon 3/39:25 pmIAD - EDI
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/104:30 pmEDI - IAD
1 stop24h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$706

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/4

6:50 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/19

7:30 am-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$408

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/3

5:10 pm-7:50 am

1 stop9h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/6

8:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$635

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/2

8:30 pm-11:55 am

1 stop10h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/10

6:25 am-7:20 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$636

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/24

6:10 pm-10:55 am

2 stops36h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/23

1:20 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops35h 39m

$639

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/31

7:59 pm-6:45 am

1 stop29h 46m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/8

9:00 am-7:41 pm

1 stop15h 41m

$673

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/24

4:25 pm-9:45 am

1 stop13h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

9:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$684

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/19

12:00 pm-8:45 am

2 stops16h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

9:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops16h 00m

$689

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/23

6:30 am-8:45 am

1 stop22h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

9:00 am-11:16 pm

2 stops19h 16m

$694

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/19

11:39 am-8:45 am

1 stop17h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/26

1:25 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops14h 21m

$699

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/1

12:15 pm-6:45 am

1 stop13h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/14

1:20 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$703

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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 January.
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*3 stars

*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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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 17, 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 23 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 $1,373). 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 January 21, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% 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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, see what other customers have to say about Aer Lingus, Delta and Virgin Atlantic. 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
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,286 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
665 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air France
7.4
Good
1,490 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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 8 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 Aer Lingus. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $635 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scandinavian Airlines and Delta, starting at $639 and $684 round-trip. Aer Lingus is 35% 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 Aer Lingus, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $410. Scandinavian Airlines flights start at $424 while deals on Virgin Atlantic start at $428 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.

  • 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 Merrion 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 Merrion Square can do so by traveling 5.8 mi, 6.1 mi, and 6.0 mi, respectively from Dublin. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dublin can rent a car from Dublin for about $20 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 $1,373). 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 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Discover the top 8 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$445Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IcelandairCheapest$523Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$536Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$588Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$598Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$623Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$637Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$721Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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