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$538+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Australia

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WAS — SYD
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,154
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$538
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$931
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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. 20% potential increase in price ($319 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia
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This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/3011:30 amIAD - BNE
1 stop28h 00mQantas Airways
mié. 12/109:45 amBNE - IAD
1 stop27h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$897
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/301:12 pmDCA - BNE
1 stop26h 18mQantas Airways
mié. 12/109:45 amBNE - DCA
1 stop25h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/29$919
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/305:14 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops26h 31mQantas Airways
mié. 12/107:05 amSYD - DCA
2 stops27h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,131
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sáb. 8/912:12 pmBWI - SYD
3 stops33h 33mMultiple Airlines
mié. 8/137:45 pmSYD - BWI
3 stops42h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,147
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dom. 12/75:22 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops25h 28mQantas Airways
mar. 12/166:05 amSYD - IAD
2 stops26h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,173
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sáb. 9/277:30 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops26h 15mFiji Airways
sáb. 10/112:45 pmSYD - DCA
2 stops23h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,213
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dom. 8/245:55 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops26h 40mAir New Zealand
mié. 9/311:50 amSYD - IAD
2 stops33h 01mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$1,218
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dom. 8/242:54 pmBWI - SYD
2 stops27h 51mAir New Zealand
mié. 9/311:50 amSYD - BWI
2 stops24h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$1,218
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lun. 7/285:59 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops24h 46mAir New Zealand
dom. 8/249:55 amSYD - DCA
2 stops26h 14mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/27$1,218
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mié. 6/118:59 amDCA - SYD
1 stop32h 31mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/184:20 pmSYD - DCA
2 stops44h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,258
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jue. 5/299:00 amIAD - SYD
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/55:45 pmSYD - IAD
1 stop36h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,281
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lun. 10/2012:15 pmIAD - SYD
1 stop31h 10mANA
mar. 11/412:25 pmSYD - IAD
1 stop43h 15mANA
Deal found 4/28$1,283

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 6/2

7:17 am-7:20 am

3 stops34h 03m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 6/9

3:10 pm-10:48 pm

3 stops45h 38m

$1,154

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 7/28

5:53 pm-8:45 am

2 stops24h 52m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom. 8/24

11:50 am-10:15 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$1,218

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 7/28

5:59 pm-8:45 am

2 stops24h 46m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom. 8/24

9:55 am-10:09 pm

2 stops26h 14m

$1,218

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 6/11

8:59 am-7:30 am

1 stop32h 31m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mié. 6/18

4:20 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops44h 39m

$1,258

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 7/28

8:55 am-8:45 am

2 stops33h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sáb. 8/9

11:50 am-8:07 am

2 stops34h 17m

$1,263

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 5/29

9:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops39h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jue. 6/5

5:45 pm-4:14 pm

1 stop36h 29m

$1,281

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 7/27

12:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop41h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom. 8/10

11:50 am-3:45 pm

1 stop41h 55m

$1,336

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 7/8

8:19 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops33h 26m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 8/5

9:40 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,431

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 5/6

9:40 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops31h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 5/20

8:55 pm-11:45 am

2 stops52h 50m

$1,433

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 6/25

1:40 pm-5:00 am

1 stop25h 20m

Melbourne

mié. 7/9

3:05 pm-12:49 am

1 stop23h 44m

$1,433

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia (average of $1,043). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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 abril 30, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 abril 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia (average of $1,043). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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 abril 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$600Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$678Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$848Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$1,036Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,277Average$1,860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
ANACheapest$1,392Average$1,712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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