Washington, D.C.

$431+ Cheap flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

SYD — WAS
Dec 2 — Dec 91
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Washington, D.C.

Mon 11/1611:10 am -
1 stop34h 28m
Tue 11/246:00 am -
1 stop35h 00m
Deal found 10/28$734
Mon 11/211:10 am -
1 stop20h 50m
Sun 11/158:42 am -
1 stop32h 18m
Deal found 10/29$734
Thu 12/311:10 am -
1 stop34h 24m
Sun 12/66:00 am -
1 stop35h 00m
Deal found 10/31$735
Tue 11/1711:10 am -
1 stop34h 28m
Wed 11/251:24 pm -
2 stops27h 36m
Deal found 10/29$736
Tue 11/310:40 am -
2 stops22h 30m
Wed 11/1112:32 pm -
2 stops27h 58m
Deal found 10/28$739
Mon 11/210:40 am -
2 stops25h 03m
Mon 11/94:40 pm -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 10/28$739
Mon 11/210:40 am -
2 stops28h 55m
Sun 11/153:00 pm -
2 stops25h 30m
Deal found 10/29$740
Mon 11/210:40 am -
2 stops23h 47m
Sun 11/1512:21 pm -
2 stops28h 09m
Deal found 10/29$740
Mon 11/210:40 am -
2 stops30h 02m
Mon 11/93:00 pm -
2 stops25h 30m
Deal found 10/28$751
Sun 11/158:45 pm -
2 stops42h 45m
Tue 12/87:18 am -
2 stops33h 42m
Deal found 10/31$764
Fri 12/411:10 am -
2 stops26h 55m
Sun 12/67:14 am -
2 stops33h 46m
Deal found 10/31$784
Fri 11/1311:10 am -
2 stops24h 49m
Sun 11/2212:50 pm -
2 stops28h 10m
Deal found 11/2$784

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$706
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$431
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,144
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From Australia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/12

10:40 am-10:45 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$432

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/4

10:40 am-9:43 pm

2 stops27h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$490

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/20

9:40 am-9:11 am

2 stops38h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$491

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/13

10:40 am-11:21 pm

2 stops28h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$491
Quickest round-trip

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/13

10:40 am-3:19 pm

1 stop20h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$491

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL Melbourne - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MELDCA

Melbourne

Sun 11/15

1:55 pm-4:47 pm

3 stops42h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$649

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL Melbourne - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MELDCA

Melbourne

Mon 1/18

11:30 am-4:55 pm

3 stops45h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$753

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/13

11:10 am-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/22

1:40 pm-9:00 am

2 stops27h 20m

$785

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/13

11:20 am-3:59 pm

1 stop20h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/17

10:48 am-9:00 am

2 stops30h 12m

$785

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/13

10:40 am-3:19 pm

1 stop20h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/22

4:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop23h 50m

$788

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,128). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,534). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C.?

The best time to book flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Washington, D.C.?

    A quick flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. can take about 20h 39m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $788. The distance from Australia to Washington, D.C. is about 9758 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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    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,128). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,534). 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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Alternative routes for Australia to Washington, D.C.

Top 2 airlines flying from Australia to Washington, D.C.

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$833Average$1,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,248Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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