Washington, D.C.

$492+ Cheap flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
Mar 4 — Mar 111
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to Washington, D.C.

Cheapest flights from Australia to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 2, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sun 5/3110:00 am
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops28h 51m
Delta
Tue 6/166:10 pm
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops47h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$888
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sun 5/310:00 am
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 17m
Delta
Thu 5/217:00 pm
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops46h 50m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$891
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 5/3010:55 am
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops37h 24m
United Airlines
Tue 6/164:15 pm
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops26h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$915
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/21:00 pm
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop34h 32m
United Airlines
Sun 2/156:08 pm
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$917
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 5/410:55 am
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops38h 41m
United Airlines
Sat 5/236:40 pm
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/30$919
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 5/309:45 am
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops28h 14m
American Airlines
Wed 6/173:47 pm
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$941
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Fri 3/64:05 pm
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops23h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 3/1412:23 pm
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops25h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/31$945
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 4/110:00 am
BNE
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IAD
2 stops39h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/3010:35 pm
IAD
-
BNE
2 stops42h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$973
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Fri 4/310:00 am
BNE
-
IAD
2 stops39h 17m
Air Canada
Fri 4/109:55 am
IAD
-
BNE
2 stops31h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/30$981
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 4/110:00 am
BNE
-
IAD
2 stops39h 17m
Air Canada
Thu 4/3012:39 pm
IAD
-
BNE
3 stops32h 51m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/30$984
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/189:45 am
BNE
-
IAD
2 stops39h 44m
Air Canada
Wed 3/259:55 am
IAD
-
BNE
2 stops31h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/1$993
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/169:45 am
BNE
-
IAD
2 stops44h 01m
Air Canada
Mon 3/239:55 am
IAD
-
BNE
2 stops31h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/30$998

Find flight deals from Australia to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated February 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$888
(Delta)

One-way from

$492
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$847
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From Australia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. 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 February 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Australia

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 6/5

10:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/18

7:40 pm-7:50 am

2 stops46h 10m

$888

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 6/5

10:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/16

6:10 pm-7:50 am

2 stops47h 40m

$888

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Wed 6/3

10:00 am-8:47 pm

2 stops24h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/18

7:40 pm-7:50 am

2 stops46h 10m

$888

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sun 5/31

10:00 am-12:51 am

2 stops28h 51m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/14

7:40 pm-7:50 am

2 stops46h 10m

$888

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sun 5/31

10:00 am-12:51 am

2 stops28h 51m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/16

6:10 pm-7:50 am

2 stops47h 40m

$888

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sun 5/3

10:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/10

7:46 pm-7:50 am

2 stops46h 04m

$888

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sun 5/3

10:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/22

9:35 am-7:50 am

2 stops32h 15m

$891

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sun 5/31

9:30 am-6:24 pm

1 stop22h 54m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/14

6:29 am-8:15 am

1 stop35h 46m

$915

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sat 5/30

10:55 am-7:10 am

1 stop34h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/20

10:45 am-8:15 am

2 stops31h 30m

$915

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 6/5

9:30 am-6:24 pm

1 stop22h 54m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/17

6:29 am-7:30 am

2 stops35h 01m

$915

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $408). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $869). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated February 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways and United Airlines from Australia to Washington, D.C.. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    A quick flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. can take about 25h 07m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,094. The distance from Australia to Washington, D.C. is about 10156 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $408). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $869). 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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