Travelling from London to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): What you need to know
Choose from numerous airports when organising a flight from London to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Explore your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is located in Washington DC. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is four hours behind London.
Your flight from London to DCA won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to DCA with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and DCA include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Ronald Reagan National Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Ronald Reagan National Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and DCA:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to DCA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that depart from STN land at their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Ronald Reagan National Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DCA instead:
Grab a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Sixt and Dollar are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your London to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport to the centre of Washington DC is about 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Currently, Rs86,033 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Ronald Reagan National Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs136,193. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to DCA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap London to Ronald Reagan National Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
Snapping up a cheap flight ticket from London to DCA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when prices go down.
Lock in a cheap flight from London to Ronald Reagan National Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
July is the busiest month for flights from London to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Visit Washington DC in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your London to DCA flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Ronald Reagan National Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC and 10ºC.
More about Washington DC
After booking your flight from London to Ronald Reagan National Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Washington DC:
Smithsonian and Lincoln Memorial are a couple of major attractions to put on your Washington DC travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to The White House.
Explore more of the United States
Washington DC has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a visit to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Virginia Beach, about 241 kilometres south-east of Washington DC. Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach are the start of reasons to visit.