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$589+ 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 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
Jul 17 — Jul 241
Fri 7/17
Fri 7/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 17, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Mon 6/1510:55 am
MEL
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BWI
2 stops38h 52m
United Airlines
Sun 6/286:38 am
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/14$952
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/110:55 am
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops34h 19m
United Airlines
Sun 8/2310:25 am
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops31h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13$954
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/299:30 am
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops27h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 8/218:00 am
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops33h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/14$955
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 8/149:30 am
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop35h 16m
United Airlines
Tue 8/251:05 pm
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops29h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$956
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Wed 8/199:30 am
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 04m
United Airlines
Mon 8/313:04 pm
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops26h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$958
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/299:30 am
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop22h 13m
Air New Zealand
Fri 8/218:30 am
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops33h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/13$962
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2610:55 am
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop34h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 8/158:00 am
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop34h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13$979
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2712:00 pm
SYD
-
BWI
1 stop25h 43m
British Airways
Wed 8/127:26 am
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop33h 29m
British Airways
Deal found 6/14$988
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2610:55 am
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops38h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 8/194:18 pm
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops25h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13$994
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2610:00 am
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops34h 00m
Delta
Sun 8/167:17 pm
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops46h 33m
Delta
Deal found 6/13$997
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/289:10 am
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops24h 14m
American Airlines
Tue 8/43:46 pm
BWI
-
SYD
2 stops25h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/13$999
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/299:10 am
SYD
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BWI
2 stops24h 14m
American Airlines
Wed 8/511:59 am
BWI
-
SYD
2 stops29h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/14$1,000

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

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Round-trip from

$954
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$589
(United Airlines)

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Average price

$1,355
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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 17, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Wed 7/29

9:30 am-9:27 am

2 stops37h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 8/20

1:05 pm-8:15 am

2 stops29h 10m

$955

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Wed 7/29

10:00 am-8:44 am

2 stops36h 44m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/5

7:00 am-7:50 am

2 stops34h 50m

$997

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Wed 7/29

10:00 am-6:00 am

2 stops34h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/19

12:30 pm-7:50 am

2 stops29h 20m

$997
Quickest round-trip

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/28

12:00 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop21h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/17

3:56 pm-6:55 am

1 stop24h 59m

$1,009

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/27

10:20 am-7:10 am

1 stop34h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/12

3:04 pm-6:55 am

2 stops25h 51m

$1,014

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/14

1:15 pm-10:16 am

3 stops35h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/23

9:50 am-11:50 am

3 stops36h 00m

$1,036

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/16

9:10 am-11:52 pm

2 stops28h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 7/26

12:00 pm-6:25 am

2 stops28h 25m

$1,066

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Wed 8/19

9:30 am-7:34 pm

2 stops24h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/4

6:52 pm-11:20 am

2 stops26h 28m

$1,194

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 8/21

10:55 am-7:15 am

1 stop34h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/4

6:52 pm-11:20 am

2 stops26h 28m

$1,194

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Tue 7/21

10:55 am-12:28 am

2 stops51h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 7/30

3:03 pm-8:35 pm

3 stops39h 32m

$1,209

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $257). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $749). 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 June 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,845 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,845 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,845 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 28h 42m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,066. The distance from Australia to Washington, D.C. is about 9781 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.?

    When deciding which route to take from Australia to Washington, D.C. consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Melbourne - Baltimore/Washington or Melbourne - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $257). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $749). 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 Washington, D.C.

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United AirlinesCheapest$833Average$1,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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