How to get from Manchester to Washington: connecting flights, about 12h 13m total

Flights from Manchester to Washington

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Best fares from Manchester to Washington

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $410 7 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $410

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dublin: 12h 13m
two tickets, via Dublin: $605
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 3,541 mi (5,698 km)

fastest

Via Dublin

Ireland

12h 13m

with the connection

Manchester to Dublin flight 1h

Connection of about 3h

Dublin to Washington flight 8h 13m

two ticketsfrom $605

Via Reykjavik

Iceland

12h 20m

with the connection

Manchester to Reykjavik flight 2h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Reykjavik to Washington flight 6h 25m

Via New York

United States

12h 35m

with the connection

Manchester to New York flight 8h

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International. Departure to Washington: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.

New York to Washington flight 1h 35m

two ticketsfrom $964

Via Toronto

Canada

12h 42m

with the connection

Manchester to Toronto flight 8h 3m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International. Departure to Washington: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre.

Toronto to Washington flight 1h 39m

two ticketsfrom $2,080

Via London

12h 43m

with the connection

Manchester to London flight 1h 15m

Connection of about 3h

London to Washington flight 8h 28m

two ticketsfrom $776

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 Manchester to cities closest to Washington

Manchester to New York New York: 204 mi (328 km) from Washington, flight 8h from $387 Manchester to Toronto Toronto: 350 mi (564 km) from Washington, flight 8h 3m from $391 Manchester to Atlanta Atlanta: 542 mi (872 km) from Washington, flight 9h 35m from $663 Manchester to Orlando Orlando: 758 mi (1,220 km) from Washington, flight 9h 25m from $565 Manchester to Bridgetown Bridgetown: 2,076 mi (3,341 km) from Washington, flight 9h 10m from $586 Manchester to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 2,081 mi (3,349 km) from Washington, flight 10h 20m from $543

To Washington from cities closest to Manchester

London to Washington London: 163 mi (262 km) from Manchester, flight 8h 28m from $410 Dublin to Washington Dublin: 166 mi (267 km) from Manchester, flight 8h 13m from $387 Edinburgh to Washington Edinburgh: 175 mi (281 km) from Manchester, flight 8h 20m Amsterdam to Washington Amsterdam: 306 mi (493 km) from Manchester, flight 8h 40m from $533 Brussels to Washington Brussels: 333 mi (536 km) from Manchester, flight 8h 35m from $474 Paris to Washington Paris: 376 mi (605 km) from Manchester, flight 8h 35m from $438

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Manchester to Washington?

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

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

Via Dublin: 1h to the connection, 8h 13m after it, about 12h 13m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Dublin from $605. 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 Manchester and Washington?

Dublin (12h 13m total), Reykjavik (12h 20m total), New York (12h 35m total), Toronto (12h 42m total) and London (12h 43m total).

How far is Washington from Manchester?

3,541 mi (5,698 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.