Flights from London to Washington: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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5898 km

Distance

Direct flights to Washington

and 6 more airlines

Weather now

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+48°F

Broken clouds

Airports

DCA

6km

IAD

37km

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November

2025

Flight prices from London to Washington

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Washington?

Here are approximate min and max prices for London to Washington flight (one-way) at the moment:

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Is Washington an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from London to Washington with other routes:

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Direct flights from London to Washington

There are 10 airlines that fly directly from London to Washington: Finnair, Air France, Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, British Airways, United Airlines, Austrian, Iberia, KLM, Virgin Atlantic if you are departing from London. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Heathrow Airport. Most airlines arrive to Washington Dulles International Airport. Most flights depart on Wednesday.

Airlines that have direct flights from London to Washington

Finnair

LHR

IAD

Air France

LHR

IAD

Lufthansa

LHR

IAD

Aer Lingus

LHR

IAD

British Airways

LHR

IAD

United Airlines

LHR

IAD

Austrian

LHR

IAD

Iberia

LHR

IAD

KLM

LHR

IAD

Virgin Atlantic

LHR

IAD

The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.

Airlines that have connecting flights from London to Washington

There are 10 other airlines that fly from London to Washington, including KLM, Aer Lingus, SAS, Iberia and others.

KLM

Aer Lingus

SAS

Iberia

Airports in Washington and London

Washington has 2 airports and London has 10 airports.

Washington

London

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

http://www.flyreagan.com/dca/reagan-national-airport

6 km from Washington city center.

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Taxi

~5 min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

~10 min.

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Subway

~5 min.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

http://flydulles.com/iad/dulles-international-airport

37 km from Washington city center.

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Taxi

~35 min.

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Bus

~45 min.

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Train

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Shuttle

~35 min.

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Subway

~50 min.

10 airlines with direct flights

Which airport in Washington is better?

The closest airport to Washington city center is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) with 6 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), trip will take 10 min. Most airlines like Finnair, Air France, Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, British Airways, United Airlines, Austrian, Iberia, KLM, Virgin Atlantic with direct flights are flying to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Planning a trip from London to Washington? Check the weather

15 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Washington looks currently:

Today, 20 November

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+48°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

53 %

Fri, 21 November

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+54°F

Rain

3 m/s

69 %

Sat, 22 November

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+64°F

Rain

5 m/s

64 %

Sun, 23 November

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+46°F

Clear sky

3 m/s

52 %

Mon, 24 November

☁️

+52°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

51 %

Tue, 25 November

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+50°F

Rain

4 m/s

83 %

Wed, 26 November

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+61°F

Rain

4 m/s

76 %

Thu, 27 November

☀️

+54°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

44 %

Fri, 28 November

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+48°F

Rain

4 m/s

48 %

Sat, 29 November

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+39°F

Rain

7 m/s

58 %

Sun, 30 November

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+41°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

54 %

Mon, 01 December

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+50°F

Rain

5 m/s

78 %

Tue, 02 December

🌦

+68°F

Rain

7 m/s

90 %

Wed, 03 December

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+39°F

Rain

7 m/s

59 %

Thu, 04 December

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+37°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

42 %

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FAQ

Flying from London to Washington? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports are in Washington?

Washington is served by 2 airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport located 6 km away.

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How far is it between London and Washington by plane?

Washington is around 5898 km away from London.

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What is the flight time from London to Washington?

Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from London to Washington.

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How good the weather is in Washington?

The coldest month is January with an average temperature of +36°F. The hottest month is July with an average temperature of +79°F. Right now it is +48°F and Broken clouds in Washington.

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Is there a direct connection between London and Washington?

Yes, there are direct flights from London to Washington. You can fly to Washington 1 day a week: Wednesday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights from London to Washington?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections from London to Washington: Finnair, Air France, Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, British Airways, United Airlines, Austrian, Iberia, KLM, Virgin Atlantic.

Washington guide

Washington themes

This is what Washington is known for:

Nightlife

Historic

Family

Food

Location

Washington is located in USA, 5898 km away from London:

Washington time zone

Washington jest o 5 godziny za London, gdzie teraz jest 23:07

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23:07 (GMT +0)

Time in Washington right now

Currency and exchange rate

Both London and Washington have the same currency: United States Dollar.

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Exchange rate

Visa to USA

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in USA

Official language in USA is English. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².

English

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Some areas of Washington might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.

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Be careful

Air Quality

Washington generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: low

Washington pros and cons

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