Cheap Flights to Washington (DCA) from UK Airports

Washington Cheapest Fares

The lowest fare found to Washington (DCA) was £542 with Air Canada. The fares shown here are the lowest flight prices to Washington obtained in actual searches by Just The Flight customers. To search and book flights to Washington in 2025 and 2026, please enter your requirements and click the search button above.

Useful Information about Washington

• May is a great month to fly to Washington as prices are normally lower than other months

• The best fare found on Just the Flight departing from the UK was £385 leaving the week of 29 Apr 2018

• The nearest airports to Washington include Washington Dulles Intl approximately 23 miles and Washington Baltimore-Was around 29 miles away

• Airlines which offer the cheapest fares to Washington include Virgin Atlantic, Delta Airlines and Air Canada with the most popular being Virgin Atlantic

• Washington's time zone is -5 hours difference from the UK

• Budget conscious flyers will find the best bargains to Washington depart on a Monday

The National Independence Day Parade

Held yearly on the 4th of July, the National Independence Day Parade involves an entire day of unlimited excitement for the whole family.

The National Independence Day Parade starts at 11.45am at the National Archives Building, which is situated on Pennsylvania Avenue. The parade then it heads down to Constitution Avenue in Washington D.C. This spectacular parade features 100 marching units in front of an audience that expands to include thousands of people along the street. After the parade concludes, the popular music begins with performances by many well-known performers. Bringing all of this to a climax is a magnificent fireworks display.

The parade is co-hosted by the National Park Service and is a major national event designed to foster an appreciation for the true meaning of Independence Day. It consists of many bands who are invited to perform based on recommendations by the Governor's office of each state. Spectators enjoy balloons, brightly coloured floats, fife and drum corps, equestrian, military and speciality dignitaries, as well as appearances by celebrities. Famous attendees in the past have included Dolly Parton, Ray Charles, and everyone's beloved fluffy red Muppet, Elmo.

Bringing an end to a memorable day is the National Symphony Orchestra, which leads a crowd of over half a million attendees in many favourite patriotic songs. Finally, cannons are set off and red, white, and blue fireworks explode in an awesome display over the Capitol and the National Monument.