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$499+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SYD — WAS
Aug 4 — Aug 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or March, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$831
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$499
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,428
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/19:30 amSYD - BWI
1 stop21h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/144:20 pmBWI - SYD
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$816
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Thu 7/319:20 amSYD - IAD
2 stops25h 41mAir Canada
Wed 8/139:35 amIAD - SYD
2 stops55h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 7/28$851
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Thu 7/319:20 amSYD - DCA
2 stops26h 28mAir Canada
Wed 8/139:40 amDCA - SYD
2 stops31h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 7/28$851
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Thu 8/289:10 amSYD - BWI
2 stops27h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/16:00 amBWI - SYD
2 stops35h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$922
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Sun 12/1410:40 amSYD - BWI
2 stops38h 35mDelta
Sat 1/32:07 pmBWI - SYD
2 stops26h 23mDelta
Deal found 7/30$958
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Tue 12/1611:20 amSYD - BWI
2 stops27h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 12/318:37 amBWI - SYD
1 stop32h 28mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/30$1,030
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Tue 10/288:40 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/110:08 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops50h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,070
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Mon 10/1310:10 amSYD - DCA
1 stop25h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/93:16 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops25h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,103
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Mon 8/1811:50 amSYD - IAD
2 stops27h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/2612:45 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops30h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/29$1,114
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Mon 10/131:10 pmSYD - IAD
1 stop24h 41mQantas Airways
Sun 11/95:03 pmIAD - SYD
1 stop21h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,116
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Mon 10/1311:50 amSYD - BWI
2 stops34h 23mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/97:07 amBWI - SYD
2 stops35h 23mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/28$1,118
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Fri 9/129:40 pmSYD - DCA
2 stops38h 04mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/198:59 amDCA - SYD
2 stops44h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,123

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

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Return

Price

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/14

10:20 am-7:43 am

1 stop35h 23m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/30

10:10 am-7:00 am

2 stops30h 50m

$831

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/11

9:20 am-1:38 pm

2 stops42h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/18

8:16 am-7:20 am

2 stops33h 04m

$858

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/13

10:20 am-12:08 pm

2 stops40h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/9

11:05 am-9:35 am

2 stops30h 30m

$884

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/28

9:10 am-11:04 pm

2 stops27h 54m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-7:05 am

2 stops35h 05m

$922

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/14

10:40 am-9:15 am

2 stops38h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/3

2:07 pm-8:30 am

2 stops26h 23m

$958

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/16

11:20 am-10:25 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

8:37 am-9:05 am

1 stop32h 28m

$1,030

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/28

8:40 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops39h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

10:08 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops50h 22m

$1,070

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/13

10:10 am-8:59 pm

1 stop25h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/9

3:16 pm-9:00 am

2 stops25h 44m

$1,103

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/18

11:50 am-1:00 am

2 stops27h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/26

12:45 pm-8:45 am

2 stops30h 00m

$1,114

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/13

1:10 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop24h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/9

5:03 pm-6:55 am

1 stop21h 52m

$1,116

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. is 47 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.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Sydney 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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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 July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, ANA, and Japan Airlines from Sydney to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

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.

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

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.
8.4
Very good

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

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.

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

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.

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

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 airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 4.6 mi from the center of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 2 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($831), Air Canada ($858), and American Airlines ($922) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. are Delta ($499), United Airlines ($501), and Virgin Australia ($626).

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Sydney 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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