⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Washington DC to London flights

Washington DC (DCA) to London (LON): 3,654 miles (5,881 km) great-circle, about 7h 50m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $1107 round-trip on Jazz Aviation, with 2 stops, departing June 20, 2026.

QKJazz AviationQK8820
Depart
DCA
Washington DC, USA
06:00
2026-06-20
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Arrive
LON
London, United Kingdom
Returns 12:40
2026-07-03
Stops
2 stops
Distance
3,654 mi
Est. nonstop time
7h 50m
Trip type
Round-trip
$1107
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Washington DC to London fare fly?

$1107 round-trip, Jazz Aviation QK8820, departing 2026-06-20 at 06:00, returning 2026-07-03. The recorded itinerary left on a Saturday, returning on a Friday 13 nights later; the fare was observed 56 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Washington DC from London?

  • Distance: 3,654 miles (5,881 km) great-circle, heading northeast (measured to London Heathrow Airport, LHR).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 7h 50m.
  • Departure airport: Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA), Washington DC, United States, UTC-4 on June 20, 2026.
  • Arrival: London (LON, all airports), United Kingdom, UTC+1 on June 20, 2026.
  • Time difference: London is 5 hours ahead of Washington DC on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United States to United Kingdom.
  • Recorded itinerary: Jazz Aviation QK8820, 2 stops, round-trip, 13 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Washington DC to London fare compare with other routes from DCA?

At $1107, it ranked 17th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from DCA (median $998). That is 30.3 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the DCA median of 26.4 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from DCA of similar length: Casablanca (3,801 mi) at $1095 and Paris (3,838 mi) at $1355.

DCA to LON is the only one of 30 DCA routes where Jazz Aviation priced cheapest. It is the 16th longest of the 30 routes we track from DCA.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to London?

Of 49 departure airports with a fare to London, Washington DC (DCA) ranked 45th at $1107. Lowest: $46 from Dublin (DUB); highest: $1356 from Sydney (SYD); 14 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Ryanair (7), easyJet (4), Etihad (4), Frontier (4), Air Canada (3) and WestJet (3), plus 19 more.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to United Kingdom?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for United Kingdom: GOV.UK: check if you need a UK visa. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/New_York, Europe/London; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Washington DC to London flight questions

How far is Washington DC from London by plane?

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Washington DC is about 3,654 miles (5,881 km) from London on a great-circle line from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), heading northeast. LON is the city code that covers every commercial airport in London; distances on this page are measured to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It is the 16th longest of the 30 routes we track from DCA. The recorded itinerary had 2 stops, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Washington DC to London?

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About 7h 50m nonstop by our estimate for 3,654 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Jazz Aviation fare was with 2 stops. 49 airports in our feed had a fare to London; this one ranked 45th, and 14 of the 49 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Washington DC and London?

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On June 20, 2026, Washington DC was on UTC-4 (America/New_York) and London on UTC+1 (Europe/London), so London was 5 hours ahead of Washington DC: noon in Washington DC was 17:00 in London. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Washington DC to London?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $1107 per person round-trip on Jazz Aviation flight QK8820, departing June 20, 2026, returning July 3, 2026, with 2 stops. At $1107, it ranked 17th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from DCA (median $998). That is 30.3 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the DCA median of 26.4 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Washington DC to London?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 2 stops; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into London, 14 of the 49 recorded fares were nonstop. From DCA, 3 of 30 were. Routes from DCA of similar length: Casablanca (3,801 mi) at $1095 and Paris (3,838 mi) at $1355.

Which airports serve flights from Washington DC to London?

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It departs Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington DC, United States, and arrives at London (LON) in London, United Kingdom. LON is the city code that covers every commercial airport in London; distances on this page are measured to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). An international flight, United States to United Kingdom.

Where else near London can you fly from Washington DC?

Paris (PAR) $1355Milan (MIL) $1408Casablanca (CMN) $1095Istanbul (IST) $1272Moscow (MOW) $1482Cairo (CAI) $1516All flights from Washington DC →

Other cities with flights to London

From Dublin (DUB) $46From Oslo (OSL) $46From Copenhagen (CPH) $48From Krakow (KRK) $57From Stockholm (ARN) $68From Porto (OPO) $72

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