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$473+ 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 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,065
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$473
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,367
From Australia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/201:15 pmSYD - BWI
2 stops31h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/98:00 amBWI - SYD
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,065
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/108:00 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops48h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/2210:14 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops74h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,068
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/134:20 pmSYD - DCA
2 stops44h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/268:59 amDCA - SYD
2 stops39h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,081
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/277:40 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops49h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/310:16 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops74h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,134
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:45 amBNE - IAD
2 stops25h 37mAir Canada
Tue 12/169:55 amIAD - BNE
2 stops31h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$1,137
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/199:40 pmSYD - DCA
2 stops38h 04mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/38:59 amDCA - SYD
2 stops44h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,144
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/208:45 amSYD - DCA
2 stops27h 24mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/95:59 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops24h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/12$1,148
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/149:25 amSYD - IAD
2 stops22h 59mDelta
Sun 7/271:00 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops27h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/12$1,158
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/149:25 amSYD - DCA
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Sun 7/2710:19 amDCA - SYD
2 stops30h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/12$1,158
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/149:25 amSYD - BWI
2 stops22h 58mDelta
Sun 7/274:45 pmBWI - SYD
2 stops23h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/12$1,158
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2011:40 amBNE - BWI
1 stop33h 00mVirgin Australia
Tue 12/165:50 pmBWI - BNE
2 stops27h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/10$1,166
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/229:30 amSYD - BWI
2 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/126:55 pmBWI - SYD
1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,181

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/20

1:15 pm-6:54 am

2 stops31h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/9

8:00 am-7:20 am

3 stops33h 20m

$1,065

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 8/10

8:00 pm-6:53 am

2 stops48h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/22

10:14 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops74h 31m

$1,068

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/13

4:20 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops44h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/26

8:59 am-2:40 pm

2 stops39h 41m

$1,081

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Thu 11/20

10:45 am-9:22 pm

2 stops25h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/16

9:55 am-8:40 am

2 stops31h 45m

$1,137

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/19

9:40 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops38h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/3

8:59 am-7:45 pm

2 stops44h 46m

$1,144

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/20

8:45 am-10:09 pm

2 stops27h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/9

5:59 pm-8:45 am

2 stops24h 46m

$1,148

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/14

9:25 am-6:24 pm

2 stops22h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/27

1:00 pm-6:35 am

2 stops27h 35m

$1,158

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/14

9:25 am-4:00 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/27

10:19 am-6:35 am

2 stops30h 16m

$1,158

BrisbaneBaltimore

BNE - BWI

BNEBWI

Brisbane

Thu 11/20

11:40 am-5:40 am

1 stop33h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/16

5:50 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$1,166

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/22

9:30 am-9:42 pm

2 stops26h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/12

6:55 pm-7:00 am

1 stop22h 05m

$1,181

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to Washington, D.C., 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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
194 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $670 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $677 and Delta from $706 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Australia to Washington, D.C. consider Melbourne - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Melbourne - Baltimore/Washington or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl as they are the most popular.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 3 airlines flying from Australia to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Washington, D.C.. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$889Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,709Average$1,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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