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$452+ 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 10/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$824
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$452
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,073
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 September 15, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 11/511:20 amSYD - DCA
2 stops39h 06mAir Canada
Tue 11/116:00 amDCA - SYD
2 stops35h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$824
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1310:10 amSYD - BWI
2 stops23h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/241:27 pmBWI - SYD
2 stops27h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$834
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/289:45 amBNE - IAD
2 stops25h 14mAir Canada
Tue 11/49:45 amIAD - BNE
2 stops32h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$841
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 11/2010:45 amBNE - IAD
2 stops39h 38mAir Canada
Mon 12/19:45 amIAD - BNE
2 stops32h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$843
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/2912:00 pmMEL - BWI
2 stops25h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/57:07 amBWI - MEL
1 stop34h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$844
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:20 amSYD - BWI
2 stops23h 09mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/611:50 amBWI - SYD
2 stops29h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$847
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/39:30 amSYD - BWI
1 stop35h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/197:09 amBWI - SYD
1 stop33h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$850
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1311:20 amSYD - BWI
1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/204:21 pmBWI - SYD
2 stops24h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$851
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/2110:20 amBNE - IAD
2 stops38h 53mAir Canada
Sun 10/269:45 amIAD - BNE
2 stops32h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$888
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 11/206:10 amBNE - IAD
3 stops29h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/19:45 amIAD - BNE
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$909
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:20 amSYD - DCA
2 stops39h 06mAir Canada
Fri 11/1412:55 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops52h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$909
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/309:45 amBNE - IAD
2 stops25h 14mAir Canada
Thu 11/69:45 amIAD - BNE
2 stops56h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$922

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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 September 15, 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

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Thu 11/20

10:45 am-11:23 am

2 stops39h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

9:45 am-8:45 am

2 stops32h 00m

$843

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 3/6

1:00 pm-5:52 am

1 stop32h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/14

6:56 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 04m

$844

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Wed 10/29

12:00 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops25h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/5

7:07 am-9:30 am

1 stop34h 23m

$844

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Thu 10/30

12:00 pm-5:40 am

1 stop32h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/6

6:15 am-10:00 am

2 stops35h 45m

$844

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sun 11/2

11:30 am-8:21 pm

2 stops23h 51m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/15

10:10 am-10:00 am

2 stops31h 50m

$844

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/29

11:05 am-9:24 pm

2 stops25h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/5

4:12 pm-9:05 am

2 stops24h 53m

$850

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/3

9:30 am-7:13 am

1 stop35h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/19

7:09 am-8:00 am

1 stop33h 51m

$850

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/30

9:40 am-10:09 pm

2 stops27h 29m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 11/14

10:47 am-8:30 am

2 stops29h 43m

$851

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/30

11:05 am-7:21 pm

2 stops23h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 11/14

6:16 pm-7:00 am

1 stop44h 44m

$851

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/15

10:30 am-7:27 pm

2 stops23h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/22

9:00 am-7:55 am

1 stop31h 55m

$851

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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 $292). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 September 15, 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.

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 September 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia, 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

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
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

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
905 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

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
8,929 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

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 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 32h 52m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $844. The distance from Australia to Washington, D.C. is about 10200 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 Washington, D.C. one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $507 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $509 and Air Canada from $734 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, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Baltimore/Washington 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Washington, D.C.?

    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 $292). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$889Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,757Average$2,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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