About this route
Airlines serving both London and Washington include British Airways, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic and 13 more. Compare 2 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 20,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award pricing comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Points | 20,000 | 95,000 | — |
| Avios (BA) | 27,500 | 88,000 | 75,000 |
Published one-way award prices for LHR–IAD. Actual pricing may vary by date, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines serving these airports
These carriers serve both LHR and IAD, non-stop or via a connecting hub.
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
Virgin Atlantic
VS
Etihad Airways
EY
JetBlue
B6
United Airlines
UA
TAP Air Portugal
TP
Icelandair
FI
Aer Lingus
EI
Alaska Airlines
AS
Emirates
EK
Turkish Airlines
TK
ANA
NH
Lufthansa
LH
Air France
AF
KLM
KL
Best programs for this route
Virgin Points
Biz: 95,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 88,000 ptsWhen award seats open on this route
Booking tips
- Virgin Points offers the cheapest economy award at 20,000 points
- Best business class value: Avios (BA) at 88,000 points
- First class available from 75,000 points via Avios (BA)
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
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Frequently asked questions
How many points to fly from London to Washington?
The cheapest option is Virgin Points starting at 20,000 points in economy. Compare 2 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from London to Washington with points?
Avios (BA) offers business class for 88,000 points one-way. Other options include Avios (BA) at 88,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for LHR to IAD?
You can book this route with Virgin Points and Avios (BA). Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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