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$191+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to London (LON)

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WAS — LON
Aug 6 — Aug 131
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to London

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Round-trip from

$500
(oojo)

One-way from

$191
(Norse)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$719

Good round-trip deal

$568 or less

Good one-way deal

$395 or less
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to London (LON)
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to London (LON)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Thu 9/258:30 pmIAD - LGW
1 stop13h 10mIcelandair
Tue 9/303:40 pmLGW - IAD
1 stop32h 40mIcelandair
Deal found 7/31$500
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Wed 9/105:50 pmIAD - LHR
Nonstop7h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 9/192:25 pmLHR - IAD
Nonstop8h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$500
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Wed 10/2912:55 pmDCA - LHR
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/511:10 amLHR - DCA
2 stops15h 46mMultiple Airlines
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Wed 9/35:53 pmIAD - LHR
1 stop12h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/168:45 amLHR - IAD
1 stop12h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$501
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Tue 10/143:36 pmIAD - STN
2 stops24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/196:45 amSTN - IAD
2 stops33h 28mMultiple Airlines
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Sun 8/1710:20 pmIAD - LGW
1 stop30h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 8/264:25 pmLGW - IAD
1 stop27h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun 8/106:59 pmDCA - LHR
1 stop10h 31mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 8/199:40 amLHR - DCA
1 stop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic
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Wed 9/35:20 pmIAD - LTN
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/1010:00 amLTN - IAD
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
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Mon 9/223:35 pmDCA - LGW
2 stops14h 20mIberia
Thu 10/233:05 pmLGW - DCA
1 stop12h 52mIberia
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Wed 10/812:55 pmDCA - LHR
2 stops15h 40mAir Canada
Tue 10/148:45 amLHR - DCA
2 stops15h 59mAir Canada
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Sun 9/219:35 amIAD - LHR
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/76:00 amLHR - IAD
2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
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Tue 8/194:35 pmIAD - LGW
1 stop13h 15mIberia
Thu 9/118:40 pmLGW - IAD
1 stop23h 20mIberia
Deal found 7/30$504

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Washington, D.C.London

IAD - LGW

IADLGW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/25

8:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 9/30

3:40 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$500

Washington, D.C.London

IAD - LHR

IADLHR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/10

7:25 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop7h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/16

2:30 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

$500

Washington, D.C.London

DCA - LHR

DCALHR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/29

12:55 pm-7:10 am

2 stops14h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 11/5

11:10 am-9:56 pm

2 stops15h 46m

$501

Washington, D.C.London

IAD - LHR

IADLHR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

5:53 pm-11:25 am

1 stop12h 32m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/16

8:45 am-4:15 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$501

Washington, D.C.London

IAD - LGW

IADLGW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/17

10:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 25m

London Gatwick

Tue 8/26

4:25 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$502

Washington, D.C.London

DCA - LHR

DCALHR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/24

12:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop14h 40m

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

6:50 am-3:51 pm

2 stops14h 01m

$502

Washington, D.C.London

DCA - LGW

DCALGW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/22

1:39 pm-10:55 am

2 stops16h 16m

London Gatwick

Wed 10/22

3:05 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop12h 52m

$502

Washington, D.C.London

IAD - STN

IADSTN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/14

3:36 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops24h 24m

London Stansted

Sun 10/19

6:45 am-11:13 am

2 stops33h 28m

$502

Washington, D.C.London

IAD - LTN

IADLTN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

5:20 pm-8:10 am

1 stop9h 50m

London Luton

Wed 9/10

10:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$502

Washington, D.C.London

IAD - LGW

IADLGW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/19

4:35 pm-10:50 am

1 stop13h 15m

London Gatwick

Thu 8/28

8:40 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$504

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to London trip
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IAD

Expect long security queues at IAD, especially in the afternoon and evening. Arrive early to navigate the check-in and security process smoothly.

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LHR

For a quick trip to central London, take the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station. It's the fastest option from LHR.

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to London

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to London. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to London is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to London (average of $661). Flying from Washington, D.C. to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,097). 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 LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to London in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to London. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to London flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to London

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to London. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 1, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to LON are scheduled on a Wednesday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to London?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to London?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 76% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to London on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to London?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $433.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to London?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Montreal (YUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to London?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 20m.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated August 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and SWISS from Washington, D.C. to London have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on Icelandair is currently your cheapest option to London, with prices starting at $500. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $500 and $501, respectively. Icelandair is 31% 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 London one-way?

    $218 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from PLAY. You may also be able to find cheap deals on WorldTicket and Icelandair, with prices starting from $228 and $235, respectively.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to London?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to London are American Airlines (53%), Aer Lingus (52%) and British Airways (52%).

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to London is generally $2,103, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $298. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay $422 for that flight.

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

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

    The majority of Reykjavik visitors spend their time at Harpa, Hallgrímskirkja, and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool. Those on a layover in Reykjavik interested in visiting Harpa, Hallgrímskirkja, or Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool can do so by traveling 23.3 mi, 23.2 mi, and 24.6 mi, respectively from Reykjavik Keflavik Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl for about $69 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in New York?

    Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden are the most popular attractions in New York if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Travelers on a layover in New York can visit Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden, by traveling 13.6 mi, 13.6 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively after landing at New York John F Kennedy Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at New York John F Kennedy Intl for about $84 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

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

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

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

    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 London.

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to London (average of $661). Flying from Washington, D.C. to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,097). 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 10 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to London

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$31Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
PLAYCheapest$313Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$409Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$421Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$433Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$441Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$447Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$497Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$497Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$520Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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