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$496+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Australia

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IAD — SYD
Oct 17 — Oct 241
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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Dulles Intl to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,032
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$496
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,344
From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Australia
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($371 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/206:15 amIAD - SYD
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/22:05 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops26h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,032
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:00 amIAD - SYD
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/612:10 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops28h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,037
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:15 amIAD - SYD
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/92:05 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops26h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,079
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:10 amIAD - BNE
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/811:40 amBNE - IAD
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$1,082
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Sun 11/167:43 amIAD - SYD
2 stops33h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/265:45 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops28h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,117
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/296:13 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops34h 32mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/149:40 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops24h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,136
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:13 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops34h 32mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/169:40 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops24h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,155
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/296:13 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops34h 32mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/159:40 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops48h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,170
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:13 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops34h 32mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/159:40 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops48h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,189
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Sun 10/196:25 amIAD - SYD
2 stops46h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/269:40 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops47h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,204
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:13 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops34h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/49:40 pmSYD - IAD
1 stop35h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,211
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/237:41 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops33h 04mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/89:40 pmSYD - IAD
1 stop24h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,230

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

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Dulles Intl

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/30

6:13 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops34h 32m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/4

9:40 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,211

Washington, D.C.Adelaide

IAD - ADL

IADADL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/9

3:25 pm-10:55 am

2 stops28h 00m

Adelaide

Mon 11/17

11:55 am-9:26 pm

2 stops25h 01m

$1,285

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/14

6:13 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops33h 32m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/5

9:40 pm-4:36 pm

3 stops34h 56m

$1,287

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/30

11:41 am-1:00 pm

2 stops34h 19m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

2:00 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops24h 18m

$1,307

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/8

5:45 pm-9:55 am

2 stops49h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 11/22

6:05 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops43h 08m

$1,315

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/29

6:13 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops34h 32m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

9:40 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,322

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/4

9:10 am-7:00 am

2 stops30h 50m

Brisbane

Sat 11/15

11:10 am-9:26 pm

2 stops25h 16m

$1,343

Washington, D.C.Darwin

IAD - DRW

IADDRW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/31

11:40 am-11:15 am

2 stops34h 05m

Darwin

Fri 11/7

12:20 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$1,375

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/3

8:30 am-9:55 am

2 stops34h 25m

Brisbane

Sun 11/16

11:10 am-12:15 am

2 stops28h 05m

$1,405

Washington, D.C.Adelaide

IAD - ADL

IADADL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/30

5:54 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops27h 51m

Adelaide

Thu 11/6

1:15 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops24h 33m

$1,472

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Australia (average of $1,032). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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 IAD to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 September 17, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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.

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 September 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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

    Departing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Australia will take you 28h. The distance from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Australia is about 10437 mi. 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Australia one-way?

    $1,012 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $1,259 and $1,333, respectively.

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

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Australia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Australia (average of $1,032). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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 Dulles Intl to Australia

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$377Average$1,695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$544Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$672Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$678Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$984Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,261Average$1,765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
ANACheapest$1,370Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,506Average$2,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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