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$537+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Sydney (SYD)

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SYD
Aug 18 — Aug 251
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in April or February, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$835
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$537
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,007
From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($278 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 13, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/211:00 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops28h 20mAir Canada
Sun 10/2610:20 amSYD - IAD
2 stops25h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 8/11$835
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/289:45 amIAD - SYD
2 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Sat 11/811:20 amSYD - IAD
2 stops25h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 8/11$898
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/289:45 amIAD - SYD
3 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Thu 11/611:20 amSYD - IAD
2 stops25h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 8/11$905
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/119:45 amIAD - SYD
2 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Sun 11/2311:20 amSYD - IAD
2 stops40h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 8/11$935
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/310:11 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops43h 24mAir Canada
Sun 11/1611:20 amSYD - IAD
2 stops25h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 8/11$948
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Wed 11/199:45 amIAD - SYD
2 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Sat 12/134:00 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops35h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$998
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/110:11 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops44h 24mAir Canada
Sat 11/811:20 amSYD - IAD
2 stops25h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 8/11$1,005
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/510:11 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops43h 24mAir Canada
Sun 11/1611:20 amSYD - IAD
2 stops25h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 8/11$1,011
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 11/510:11 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops43h 24mAir Canada
Wed 11/1211:20 amSYD - IAD
3 stops40h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 8/13$1,012
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 11/179:45 amIAD - SYD
3 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Wed 11/2611:20 amSYD - IAD
2 stops25h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$1,042

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl to Sydney 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 August 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney that are best for you.

Fly from

Dulles Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/11

9:45 am-9:35 am

3 stops31h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/23

11:20 am-11:23 am

2 stops40h 03m

$942

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

10:11 pm-9:35 am

2 stops44h 24m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/8

11:20 am-8:59 pm

2 stops25h 39m

$1,005

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/5

10:11 pm-9:35 am

2 stops43h 24m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/12

11:20 am-11:23 am

3 stops40h 03m

$1,012

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/24

6:10 am-6:55 am

2 stops34h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/31

12:10 pm-12:16 am

2 stops26h 06m

$1,144

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/27

2:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops26h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/14

7:15 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops41h 19m

$1,308

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-7:45 am

2 stops34h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/10

1:55 pm-6:48 am

2 stops32h 53m

$1,310

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/3

6:48 am-8:45 am

2 stops33h 57m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/17

9:55 am-8:51 pm

2 stops26h 56m

$1,310

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/3

6:48 am-8:45 am

2 stops33h 57m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

9:55 am-8:39 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$1,310

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/8

10:10 pm-8:45 am

2 stops42h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/17

9:55 am-11:44 pm

2 stops29h 49m

$1,320

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/2

11:51 am-10:10 pm

2 stops44h 19m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

1:15 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,322

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Sydney

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to Sydney. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $1,031). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,619). 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 SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 13, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dulles Intl to Sydney. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated August 13, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney, such as Delta, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Sydney. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kingsford Smith from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the Sydney airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. It is only a 4.6 mi journey from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sydney’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $835 on this airline. Users have found that Air Canada is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Los Angeles?

    Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and The Wiltern are currently the most popular points of interest in Los Angeles at the moment. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and The Wiltern are located about 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.0 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Travelers in need of a car in Los Angeles can rent one for about $52 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Sydney?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl to Sydney 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 Sydney?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $1,031). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,619). 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 Dulles Intl to Sydney

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl to Sydney. 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 August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$609Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$830Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$842Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,036Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,183Average$1,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,294Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
ANACheapest$1,370Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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