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$420 Find Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip
$625
Typical prices: $643-$835
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LHR - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$656
Typical prices: $622-$814
British Airways
Fri 2/6Mon 2/16
LHR - IAD • Non-stop
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British Airways' premium economy offers more space.
Heathrow's security lines can be long; arrive early.
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Cheapest • from $632 (round-trip)
Delta
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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Washington, D.C. (LHR-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Heathrow to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Heathrow to Washington, D.C.

Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31
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BWI
11h 25m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 10:50 am
BWI
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10h 10m1 stop
$625Icelandair
Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 27
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12:15 pm - 6:40 pm
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BWI
11h 25m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 7:30 pm
BWI
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$626Icelandair
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29
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IAD
11h 30m1 stop
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14h 40m1 stop
$627Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
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IAD
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Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
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BWI
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$634Multiple Airlines
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. departing in January.

What is the cheapest London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. costs $584 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 13% cheaper than other London Heathrow Airport-Washington, D.C. routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C., look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Washington, D.C., Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. is September, where tickets cost $648 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $941 and $812 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $710, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C., you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Heathrow to Washington, D.C.

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Iberia

Iberia's business class offers all-aisle access and comfortable bedding.


Preview in-flight meals online for a taste of Spanish cuisine.

British Airways

Upgrade to premium economy for more space and peace on long flights.


Check plane type for legroom; A321neo has only 29 inches.

Delta

Delta One Suites offer sliding doors for privacy.


SkyMiles members get free Wi-Fi on domestic flights.

United Airlines

Choose odd-numbered window seats in Polaris for privacy and views.


Polaris Lounge offers restaurants and less crowded spaces.

Virgin Atlantic

Upper Class offers fully flat beds and private suites.


Enjoy priority boarding and increased baggage in Premium Economy.

American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks.


Flagship Lounges provide upgraded seating and meals.

Airports
LHR

Heathrow's security lines can be long. Arrive two hours early for carry-on only, longer if checking bags. Avoid peak times for smoother travel.

IAD

Use the Silver Line Metro from IAD to downtown D.C. It takes about 50 minutes and is a cost-effective option.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$420
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Heathrow to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. was $420 for a one-way ticket and $625 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between London Heathrow Airport and Washington, D.C.?

    A passport is required to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from London Heathrow. You’ll be landing in one of Washington, D.C.’s 2 airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Washington, D.C., with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Washington, D.C., Delta or Austrian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Washington, D.C. are Delta and Austrian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $871 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Austrian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,083 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from London Heathrow Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $675 or less one-way and $722 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Heathrow to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Washington, D.C.

Monday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

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Tuesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

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Wednesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

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Thursday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow

Monday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Heathrow to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Heathrow to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8005 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
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Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

10.0 ExcellentVenkata Krishna, Dec 2025
ATL - SDF
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Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

For some reason, I couldn't choose my seat. The airline gave me a seat when I got there. Not happy about that. Otherwise, everything else was great!

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

The flight attendants were very rude, beyond comprehension. I took a business class from London to SFO for the first time on United. When I asked for a second piece of bread during dinner, the serving attendant threw a 3rd bread on my plate and said, “here. You can have this one too”! I couldn’t believe the rudeness of the attendant. Most all attendants were very rude, unhelpful, sing the food was absolutely disgusting. Never fly United internationally in business class. My flight back to SFO was a nightmare!!

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

The business class seats are dated and uncomfortable. The space is bare minimum and there is absolutely no privacy. For $4K, this is not what I expect.

Flight, food and crew were all good, friendly and very satisfactory.

Lost luggage after 2 days no word leaving on cruise no stuff or clothes

Staff's did their best to make everyone comfortable and I appreciate them for it

Pathetic check in experience once again. Not enough staff scheduled at bag drop or for special assistance at LHR. Really need to rethink the whole self check in procedure. The crew was good. A very decent selection of special meals in this leg as compared to the JFK-LHR leg.

Very clean and comfortable cabin. Amazing Mediterranean salad for lunch before landing. Great range of films to watch. Really quiet and easy to sleep on the flight also. The initial food was a bit weird: odd fried chicken pieces in some weird white gloop, but that would be my lack of cultural knowledge on the grub. Salad more than made up for it at the other end. Staff were super attentive and helpful. Great and easy flight

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Audi visual not working for a whole group of seats in first class. How does a plane leave the main hub in such poor condition? How much that we can’t see so immediately is also compromised?

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

It was good. Couldn’t Check in online and select seats

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

Logan gate staff was unhelpful. Arrived early, come to find out the airbus scheduled was reassigned and I did not have a seat. The desk agent spoke to his supervisor who instructed him to give me a boarding pass to get up to gate area, he was polite. At the gate the fellow was sitting to the side with two other BA staff . I asked him if he could help me, his answer was” we are on a break, we are closed” then turned his back. I am almost 70, drove 4 1/2 hours to Boston and had been looking forward to this trip for 5 months. I have worked in service many times in my life and this is not how it is done. I eventually (1/2 hr) before boarding was able to get a seat. The rest of the flight experience was unremarkable.

The boarding process was chaotic at LHR and the seat was not as comfortable as other airlines....

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