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$500+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Australia

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WAS — SYD
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Australia

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/199:55 am
IAD
-
BNE
2 stops31h 10m
Air Canada
Sun 4/2610:00 am
BNE
-
IAD
2 stops24h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/1$1,008
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/199:45 am
IAD
-
BNE
2 stops31h 20m
Air Canada
Sun 5/2410:00 am
BNE
-
IAD
1 stop34h 22m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/1$1,010
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/212:33 pm
IAD
-
BNE
3 stops33h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/910:45 am
BNE
-
IAD
2 stops38h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,033
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/212:33 pm
IAD
-
BNE
3 stops33h 57m
Air Canada
Mon 3/910:45 am
BNE
-
IAD
2 stops24h 09m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/2$1,043
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/209:45 am
IAD
-
BNE
2 stops32h 00m
Air Canada
Wed 3/410:45 am
BNE
-
IAD
2 stops25h 09m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/2$1,045
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/264:30 pm
IAD
-
BNE
2 stops25h 15m
Air Canada
Sun 3/810:45 am
BNE
-
IAD
2 stops23h 41m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/2$1,055
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/209:45 am
IAD
-
BNE
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/46:10 am
BNE
-
IAD
3 stops29h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,078
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/210:08 pm
IAD
-
BNE
2 stops42h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/148:15 pm
BNE
-
IAD
3 stops38h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,080
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1012:40 pm
IAD
-
BNE
2 stops28h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 4/137:05 pm
BNE
-
IAD
3 stops39h 24m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/2$1,085
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1410:08 pm
IAD
-
BNE
2 stops42h 57m
Air Canada
Fri 5/2210:00 am
BNE
-
IAD
1 stop34h 22m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/2$1,095
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/139:59 am
DCA
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SYD
1 stop31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/231:15 pm
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops44h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/49:59 am
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop29h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/112:00 pm
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,149

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,006
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$500
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,127
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Sydney Kingsford Smith flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Australia
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($169 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

12:33 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops36h 57m

Brisbane

Mon 3/9

10:45 am-11:29 am

2 stops38h 44m

$1,037

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

12:33 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops33h 57m

Brisbane

Mon 3/9

10:45 am-8:54 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$1,043

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/24

9:45 am-8:45 am

2 stops32h 00m

Brisbane

Thu 3/5

10:45 am-8:54 pm

2 stops25h 09m

$1,045

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/26

4:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops25h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 3/8

10:45 am-7:26 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$1,055

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/23

9:45 am-8:45 am

2 stops32h 00m

Brisbane

Thu 3/5

6:10 am-8:26 pm

3 stops29h 16m

$1,078

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/20

9:45 am-8:45 am

2 stops32h 00m

Brisbane

Wed 3/4

6:10 am-9:21 pm

3 stops30h 11m

$1,078

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/25

12:33 pm-2:20 pm

3 stops34h 47m

Brisbane

Thu 3/5

6:10 am-8:26 pm

3 stops29h 16m

$1,101

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/2

10:08 pm-7:05 am

2 stops42h 57m

Brisbane

Tue 4/14

10:00 am-8:37 pm

2 stops24h 37m

$1,120

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/4

9:59 am-7:25 am

1 stop29h 26m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/11

2:00 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops45h 05m

$1,149

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/19

6:10 am-5:00 am

1 stop32h 50m

Brisbane

Sun 4/26

8:35 pm-5:40 am

1 stop23h 05m

$1,205

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia (average of $137). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $827). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Delta, and Qantas Airways from Washington, D.C. to Australia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

    For as low as $1,239, Air Canada can have you in Australia from Washington, D.C. in 31h 04m. There are 9781 mi between Washington, D.C. and Australia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia are Qantas Airways ($385), American Airlines ($395), and United Airlines ($462).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia (average of $137). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $827). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$276Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$587Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$839Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,195Average$2,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,257Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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