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$544+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Australia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SYD
ene. 11 — ene. 181
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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 diciembre 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/113:17 pmBWI - BNE
1 stop24h 13mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/249:40 amBNE - BWI
1 stop19h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,020
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/123:16 pmBWI - BNE
1 stop24h 14mAmerican Airlines
vie. 12/267:40 pmBNE - BWI
2 stops28h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,027
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/116:28 pmBWI - BNE
1 stop22h 02mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/2411:40 amBNE - BWI
2 stops26h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,029
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/121:10 pmBWI - BNE
2 stops27h 20mUnited Airlines
vie. 12/2611:40 amBNE - BWI
1 stop25h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,039
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/258:00 amBWI - MEL
1 stop33h 30mUnited Airlines
mié. 1/211:00 pmMEL - BWI
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/236:00 amBWI - MEL
2 stops36h 00mUnited Airlines
mié. 2/1111:30 amMEL - BWI
1 stop25h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/2412:00 pmBWI - MEL
2 stops28h 00mDelta
mié. 1/1410:10 amMEL - BWI
2 stops28h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,297
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/303:14 pmBWI - SYD
2 stops31h 36mQantas Airways
sáb. 1/105:50 pmSYD - BWI
2 stops36h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,321
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/151:10 pmBWI - BNE
2 stops27h 20mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/2211:40 amBNE - BWI
2 stops26h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/238:00 amBWI - MEL
1 stop33h 30mUnited Airlines
sáb. 1/1011:30 amMEL - BWI
1 stop25h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,432
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/126:00 amBWI - BNE
3 stops35h 20mDelta
vie. 12/2610:40 amBNE - BWI
2 stops27h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,453
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/313:27 pmBWI - SYD
2 stops31h 23mQantas Airways
sáb. 1/174:05 pmSYD - BWI
2 stops38h 44mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,528

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 diciembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,000
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$544
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,664
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. 16% potential increase in price ($226 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Brisbane

DCA - BNE

DCABNE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 1/25

11:05 am-8:45 am

2 stops30h 40m

Brisbane

dom. 2/1

10:45 am-9:58 pm

2 stops26h 13m

$1,007

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 1/25

1:15 pm-8:45 am

2 stops28h 30m

Brisbane

dom. 2/1

10:45 am-8:54 pm

2 stops25h 09m

$1,007

BaltimoreBrisbane

BWI - BNE

BWIBNE

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 1/25

6:07 am-6:30 am

1 stop33h 23m

Brisbane

dom. 2/8

9:40 am-11:10 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$1,038

BaltimoreBrisbane

BWI - BNE

BWIBNE

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 2/21

8:42 am-7:30 am

1 stop31h 48m

Brisbane

sáb. 3/21

10:40 am-5:20 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$1,039

BaltimoreBrisbane

BWI - BNE

BWIBNE

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 1/11

6:34 pm-7:30 am

1 stop21h 56m

Brisbane

sáb. 1/17

11:40 am-5:26 pm

1 stop20h 46m

$1,039

BaltimoreBrisbane

BWI - BNE

BWIBNE

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 1/25

12:25 pm-7:30 am

2 stops28h 05m

Brisbane

dom. 2/1

11:40 am-5:26 pm

1 stop20h 46m

$1,039

BaltimoreBrisbane

BWI - BNE

BWIBNE

Baltimore/Washington

vie. 3/6

6:20 am-7:30 am

2 stops34h 10m

Brisbane

sáb. 3/21

10:40 am-5:20 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$1,043

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 2/8

10:06 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops47h 29m

Melbourne

mar. 2/24

7:45 am-9:21 pm

3 stops29h 36m

$1,048

BaltimoreBrisbane

BWI - BNE

BWIBNE

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 3/25

8:02 am-6:30 am

2 stops32h 28m

Brisbane

mar. 4/7

10:30 am-5:52 am

1 stop33h 22m

$1,054

BaltimoreBrisbane

BWI - BNE

BWIBNE

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 1/24

4:10 pm-7:30 am

2 stops48h 20m

Brisbane

sáb. 1/31

11:40 am-5:26 pm

1 stop20h 46m

$1,059

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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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 4% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Australia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Australia flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 diciembre 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines 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.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $1,007, Air Canada can have you in Australia from Washington, D.C. in 30h 40m. There are 9461 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

    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 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia

Discover the top 8 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$276Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$327Average$1,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$692Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$839Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,261Average$1,783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
ANACheapest$1,370Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,961Average$2,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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