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$235+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Heathrow (LHR)

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WAS — LHR
Aug 4 — Aug 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow are usually found in October or February, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Heathrow (LHR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$500
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$235
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$891

Good round-trip deal

$568 or less

Good one-way deal

$395 or less
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to London Heathrow
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to London Heathrow
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($131 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to London Heathrow.
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

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Mon 9/15:50 pmIAD - LHR
Nonstop7h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 9/165:00 pmLHR - IAD
Nonstop8h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$500
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Wed 10/294:10 pmDCA - LHR
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/511:10 amLHR - DCA
2 stops15h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$501
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Fri 10/311:15 pmIAD - LHR
1 stop31h 40mIcelandair
Sun 10/121:05 pmLHR - IAD
1 stop14h 05mIcelandair
Deal found 7/29$501
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Wed 9/2412:55 pmDCA - LHR
1 stop14h 40mAir Canada
Thu 10/96:50 amLHR - DCA
2 stops14h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$503
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Mon 8/256:35 pmIAD - LHR
Nonstop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/37:25 amLHR - IAD
1 stop12h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$503
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Tue 8/269:35 amIAD - LHR
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Tue 9/96:00 amLHR - IAD
2 stops15h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 7/28$506
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Tue 8/1910:20 pmIAD - LHR
1 stop18h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 8/267:50 pmLHR - IAD
1 stop24h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/30$507
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Sun 8/175:30 pmDCA - LHR
1 stop9h 20mIberia
Wed 9/1010:50 amLHR - DCA
2 stops17h 17mIberia
Deal found 7/30$509
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Sun 9/215:50 pmIAD - LHR
Nonstop7h 30mDelta
Tue 10/76:15 amLHR - IAD
1 stop15h 05mDelta
Deal found 7/28$510
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Sun 8/107:37 pmDCA - LHR
1 stop12h 53mDelta
Tue 8/199:40 amLHR - DCA
1 stop19h 13mDelta
Deal found 7/30$516
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Wed 8/2712:55 pmDCA - LHR
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/39:30 amLHR - DCA
1 stop11h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$517
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Sun 8/106:35 pmIAD - LHR
Nonstop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/1911:05 amLHR - IAD
1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$518

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Heathrow 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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.London

IAD - LHR

IADLHR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

5:50 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop7h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/16

5:00 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop8h 10m

$500

Washington, D.C.London

IAD - LHR

IADLHR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/3

11:15 pm-11:55 am

1 stop31h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 10/12

1:05 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$501

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

$503

Washington, D.C.London

IAD - LHR

IADLHR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/25

6:35 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop7h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 9/3

7:25 am-3:05 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$503

Washington, D.C.London

DCA - LHR

DCALHR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/15

4:35 pm-9:35 am

1 stop12h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 10/21

6:50 am-3:51 pm

2 stops14h 01m

$504

Washington, D.C.London

IAD - LHR

IADLHR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/26

9:35 am-6:30 am

1 stop15h 55m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops15h 10m

$506

Washington, D.C.London

IAD - LHR

IADLHR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/19

10:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 8/26

7:50 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$507

Washington, D.C.London

DCA - LHR

DCALHR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/17

5:30 pm-7:50 am

1 stop9h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 9/10

10:50 am-11:07 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$509

Washington, D.C.London

IAD - LHR

IADLHR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/21

5:50 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop7h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 10/7

6:15 am-4:20 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$510

Washington, D.C.London

DCA - LHR

DCALHR

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/10

7:37 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop12h 53m

London Heathrow

Tue 8/19

9:40 am-11:53 pm

1 stop19h 13m

$516

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The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport flights

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

For evening departures, expect crowded check-in areas at IAD. Plan extra time for security and navigating the terminal layout.

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LHR

Take the Heathrow Express for the fastest route to central London from LHR. It connects to Paddington Station for further travel options.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Heathrow from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport

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

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

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport (average of $661). Flying from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport 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 LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 Heathrow Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Heathrow. 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 July 30, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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

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

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.

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

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

Dublin (DUB) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $479.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport, 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 Heathrow Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport, 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 Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Austrian Airlines from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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 Heathrow Airport round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to London Heathrow Airport, with prices starting at $500. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $501 and $502, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $235 on Icelandair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $267 and Finnair from $287 one-way.

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

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport on time: American Airlines (53%), Aer Lingus (52%), British Airways (52%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $298. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for $424 on average our data indicates $2,103 when flying from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport.

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

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

    Harpa, Hallgrímskirkja, and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool are the most popular attractions in Reykjavik if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Harpa, Hallgrímskirkja, and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool can be accessed by traveling approximately 23.3 mi, 23.2 mi, and 24.6 mi, respectively from Reykjavik Keflavik Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Reykjavik can rent a car from Reykjavik Keflavik Intl for about $69 per day.

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

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

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

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

    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 Heathrow.

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport (average of $661). Flying from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow Airport 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 Heathrow

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Heathrow. 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$31Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
PLAYCheapest$379Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$409Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$421Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$433Average$572FlexibilityNo 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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