Can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh are not common. Historically, only 3.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys requiring a stopover, travelers typically encounter two stops. This suggests that most itineraries will involve at least one connection, and often more, to reach Edinburgh from Washington, D.C.

How many hours is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

The typical direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh covers a distance of 5581 kilometers and has a median duration of 7 hours and 20 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, are significantly longer, with a median duration of 13 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should account for this substantial difference in travel time when planning their journey.

How often do Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh route have shown frequent drops. This classification indicates that travelers can often find opportunities for price reductions. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently offered instances where prices have decreased, suggesting a dynamic pricing environment for this particular journey.

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To Edinburgh

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Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Only 4% of recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh were classified as a good price. If you are looking for cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, you'll find fares typically range from $925–$1303, with a median of $1082. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh? The data indicates that February is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $558. Following February, January offers a median fare of $754, and April presents a median of $767. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh takes about 22h 40m, including connections. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 3.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, indicating that non-stop options are rare.

The distance between Washington, D.C. and Edinburgh is 5581 km. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, meaning you should expect a substantial travel duration.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Regular price: $846 - $1,665

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh is typically between $846 and $1665. The current lowest deal is $610 with Icelandair for travel from Aug 16-Aug 25.

now $610

Low $846

High $1,665

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to Edinburgh is February, with a median price of $558. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1429. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $558

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,429

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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Jul

Aug

Sep

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Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Edinburgh

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Frontier Airlines

$1,194

$813

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Edinburgh

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Frontier Airlines

$1,234

$831

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Edinburgh

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Frontier Airlines

$1,051

$763

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Edinburgh

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Edinburgh (EDI)

JetBlue Airways

$1,222

$810

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Edinburgh

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Edinburgh (EDI)

JetBlue Airways

$1,215

$877

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Edinburgh

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Frontier Airlines

$964

$699

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

7 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 25

$1,063 → $614

42%

5 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 25

$1,084 → $654

40%

9 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 25

$1,029 → $610

41%

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$1,222 → $810

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Washington, D.C. - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh are near the typical level at $1082.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $558

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, at $558.

⏱️ Flight duration

Long-haul flights average 22h 40m

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh are long-haul, typically lasting 22h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on the Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh are frequent, appearing often.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International is a budget-friendly option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.

📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$662

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for direct access to Edinburgh, offering a convenient arrival point for your trip.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, tram)

💸 Flights from ~$623

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

Glasgow (GLA) is a major international hub with a similar route network to Edinburgh.

📍 ~65 km from Edinburgh (reachable by bus, car; expect peak-time congestion).

💸 Flights from ~$643

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

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$3,506

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been observed at approximately $1067. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $1337. Even flights booked 7-13 days in advance show a higher average price of $1465, indicating that planning ahead can lead to savings.

A good deal for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh is considered to be around $925 or less. This threshold is based on historical pricing data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route has been $1082, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $1303. Therefore, securing a ticket below the $925 mark represents a notable saving compared to typical fares.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, with a median price of $558. January also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $754. While April is listed among the cheapest months with a median of $767, it is also noted as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $1082, indicating that flights in these months are significantly below the yearly average.

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Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

The distance between Washington, D.C. and Edinburgh is 5581 km. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, meaning you should expect a substantial travel duration.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Regular price: $846 - $1,665

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh is typically between $846 and $1665. The current lowest deal is $610 with Icelandair for travel from Aug 16-Aug 25.

now $610

Low $846

High $1,665

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

February

Cheapest

Flights from $558

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,429

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Edinburgh

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Frontier Airlines

$1,194

$813

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Edinburgh

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Frontier Airlines

$1,234

$831

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Edinburgh

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Frontier Airlines

$1,051

$763

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Edinburgh

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Edinburgh (EDI)

JetBlue Airways

$1,222

$810

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Edinburgh

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Edinburgh (EDI)

JetBlue Airways

$1,215

$877

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Edinburgh

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Frontier Airlines

$964

$699

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

7 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 25

$1,063 → $614

42%

5 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 25

$1,084 → $654

40%

9 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 25

$1,029 → $610

41%

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$1,222 → $810

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh