How to get from Belfast to Washington: connecting flights, about 12h 15m total

Flights from Belfast to Washington

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Edinburgh: 12h 15m
two tickets, via London: $705
connection options: 4
straight-line distance: 3,377 mi (5,434 km)

fastest

Via Edinburgh

12h 15m

with the connection

Belfast to Edinburgh flight 55m

Connection of about 3h

Edinburgh to Washington flight 8h 20m

Via London

12h 48m

with the connection

Belfast to London flight 1h 20m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to Washington: London Heathrow.

London to Washington flight 8h 28m

two ticketsfrom $705

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

13h 15m

with the connection

Belfast to Amsterdam flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to Washington flight 8h 40m

two ticketsfrom $1,549

Via Paris

France

13h 25m

with the connection

Belfast to Paris flight 1h 50m

Connection of about 3h

Paris to Washington flight 8h 35m

two ticketsfrom $747

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Washington

Weather by month

Best time to visit: April, May, September and October, +20° to +26° by day. In November it is +14° by day and +4° at night, with 8 rainy days.

Jan

+6° −2° 8 days

Feb

+9° −1° 10 days

Mar

+15° +3° 8 days

Apr

+20° +8° 11 days

May

+24° +13° 12 days

Jun

+29° +18° 12 days

Jul

+31° +21° 16 days

Aug

+30° +20° 13 days

Sep

+26° +17° 11 days

Oct

+20° +10° 8 days

Nov

+14° +4° 8 days

Dec

+9° 0° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Belfast to cities closest to Washington

Belfast to Glasgow Glasgow: 3,423 mi (5,508 km) from Washington, flight 45m from $32 Belfast to Edinburgh Edinburgh: 3,462 mi (5,571 km) from Washington, flight 55m from $19 Belfast to Liverpool Liverpool: 3,512 mi (5,652 km) from Washington, flight 50m from $19 Belfast to Newcastle Newcastle: 3,537 mi (5,693 km) from Washington, flight 55m from $25 Belfast to Manchester Manchester: 3,541 mi (5,698 km) from Washington, flight 1h from $21 Belfast to Cardiff Cardiff: 3,541 mi (5,698 km) from Washington, flight 1h 25m from $79

To Washington from cities closest to Belfast

Dublin to Washington Dublin: 87 mi (140 km) from Belfast, flight 8h 13m from $387 Edinburgh to Washington Edinburgh: 143 mi (230 km) from Belfast, flight 8h 20m London to Washington London: 322 mi (518 km) from Belfast, flight 8h 28m from $410 Amsterdam to Washington Amsterdam: 470 mi (757 km) from Belfast, flight 8h 40m from $533 Brussels to Washington Brussels: 501 mi (807 km) from Belfast, flight 8h 35m from $474 Paris to Washington Paris: 531 mi (855 km) from Belfast, flight 8h 35m from $438

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Belfast to Washington?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Edinburgh.

What is the fastest way to fly from Belfast to Washington?

Via Edinburgh: 55m to the connection, 8h 20m after it, about 12h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Belfast to Washington with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via London from $705. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Belfast and Washington?

Edinburgh (12h 15m total), London (12h 48m total), Amsterdam (13h 15m total) and Paris (13h 25m total).

How far is Washington from Belfast?

3,377 mi (5,434 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.