Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Washington
Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Washington
Looking for cheap flights from Edinburgh to Washington? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Edinburgh to Washington vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,000–22,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Edinburgh to Washington for specific travel dates.
2026-11-22
EDI - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $394.3
2026-12-04
EDI - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $395.2
2026-11-16
EDI - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,750 Pts + $361.2
2026-11-16
EDI - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,750 Pts + $361.9
2026-11-17
EDI - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,750 Pts + $361.9
2026-12-09
EDI - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 22,000 Pts + $395.7
Edinburgh to Washington flight facts
Distance
3,462 mi
5,572 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 7h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−5h
Washington is 5 hours behind Edinburgh.
Airports in Edinburgh
EDI · Edinburgh
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Edinburgh - Baltimore · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Glasgow - Washington · Glasgow is 41 mi from Edinburgh
Flights Newcastle - Washington · Newcastle is 91 mi from Edinburgh
Flights Edinburgh - Philadelphia · Philadelphia is 126 mi from Washington
Premium cabin flights from Edinburgh to Washington
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
EDI - IAD
First | 2 Stops
From 85,000 Pts + $421.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
EDI - DCA
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 45,000 Pts + $403.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
EDI - IAD
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 45,000 Pts + $424.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
EDI - IAD
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 45,000 Pts + $424.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
EDI - IAD
Business | 2 Stops
From 57,500 Pts + $421.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
EDI - BWI
Business | 1 Stop
From 57,500 Pts + $864
Selected hotels for your next stay
Washington (United States)
Thompson Washington D.C.
From 12,000 Pts or $184
Washington (United States)
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
From 15,000 Pts or $185
Springfield (USA)
Hotel Belvoir Springfield
From 32,000 Pts or $99
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Edinburgh to Washington depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Edinburgh to Washington.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Edinburgh to Washington.
Edinburgh and Washington are about 3,462 miles (5,572 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 3,462-mile straight-line distance takes about 7h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Washington is 5 hours behind Edinburgh.
Departures from Edinburgh: Edinburgh (EDI). Arrivals in Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Washington, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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