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$637+ Cheap flights from Australia to District of Columbia

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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — IAD
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to District of Columbia

Cheapest flights from Australia to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2211:30 amMEL - DCA
2 stops26h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/35:59 pmDCA - MEL
1 stop24h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,043
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2211:30 amMEL - IAD
2 stops28h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/36:15 pmIAD - MEL
1 stop23h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,043
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/231:00 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops26h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/910:20 pmIAD - MEL
1 stop43h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,091
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2311:30 amMEL - DCA
2 stops25h 16mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/304:11 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,094
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/231:00 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/304:11 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,094
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:10 amMEL - DCA
1 stop21h 39mDelta
Sat 1/38:09 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops67h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,098
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:10 amMEL - IAD
2 stops30h 02mDelta
Sat 1/36:59 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops69h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,098
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/261:00 pmMEL - DCA
1 stop24h 43mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/27:00 amDCA - MEL
1 stop35h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,141
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/261:00 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops26h 06mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/210:05 pmIAD - MEL
1 stop43h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,141
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/261:00 pmMEL - DCA
1 stop24h 43mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:00 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops49h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,144
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:10 pmSYD - IAD
1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/1112:40 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,183
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2311:50 amSYD - DCA
1 stop20h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/2011:00 amDCA - SYD
2 stops27h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,183

Find flight deals from Australia to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$935
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$637
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,702
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Australia to District of Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - DCA

BNEDCA

Brisbane

Wed 2/18

9:40 am-7:59 am

2 stops37h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/22

9:00 am-5:00 am

2 stops29h 00m

$935

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Thu 3/12

8:40 am-4:50 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/24

5:37 pm-5:30 am

1 stop21h 53m

$982

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

4:05 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop21h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/18

11:22 am-5:00 am

2 stops25h 38m

$1,033

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Thu 3/12

7:40 pm-8:48 am

2 stops27h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/24

11:24 am-5:00 am

2 stops27h 36m

$1,034

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

1:00 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops23h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/15

5:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 10m

$1,044

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Tue 1/27

9:40 am-4:31 pm

1 stop21h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/4

5:26 pm-6:30 am

1 stop22h 04m

$1,044

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

1:00 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop24h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/18

5:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 10m

$1,044

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - DCA

BNEDCA

Brisbane

Tue 1/27

9:40 am-2:57 pm

1 stop20h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

5:08 pm-6:30 am

1 stop22h 22m

$1,044

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

11:30 am-4:22 pm

1 stop20h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/18

3:58 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 32m

$1,044

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Thu 2/5

1:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/16

3:45 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 15m

$1,044

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to District of Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to District of Columbia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to District of Columbia (average of $408). Flying from Australia to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $879). 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 AU to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from Australia to District of Columbia by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to District of Columbia, such as Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
428 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
428 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
428 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
428 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
428 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to District of Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to District of Columbia?

    Departing from Australia to District of Columbia will take you 22h 10m. The distance from Australia to District of Columbia is about 9439 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to District of Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $440. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Australia to District of Columbia for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to District of Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to District of Columbia 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 Australia to District of Columbia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to District of Columbia (average of $408). Flying from Australia to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $879). 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 airline flying from Australia to District of Columbia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Australia to District of Columbia. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$885Average$1,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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