Washington, D.C.

$452+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SYD — WAS
Oct 16 — Oct 231
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or August, 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$824
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$452
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,073
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 ($157 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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 September 16, 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 American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2010:10 amSYD - BWI
2 stops23h 08mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/61:53 pmBWI - SYD
2 stops27h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$835
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3111:05 amSYD - BWI
1 stop21h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/76:00 amBWI - SYD
1 stop33h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$846
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
Sun 10/266:16 pmBWI - SYD
1 stop21h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$851
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 10/2510:30 amSYD - BWI
2 stops23h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/36:57 pmBWI - SYD
1 stop22h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$852
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
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Thu 10/305:45 pmSYD - BWI
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/68:26 pmBWI - SYD
1 stop42h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$942
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.
Sat 10/1810:30 amSYD - BWI
1 stop35h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/207:28 pmBWI - SYD
1 stop21h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$957
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:15 pmSYD - BWI
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/1412:26 pmBWI - SYD
3 stops32h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$964

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/21

10:10 am-10:54 pm

2 stops27h 44m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/2

3:17 pm-9:00 am

2 stops25h 43m

$835

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

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/15

11:20 am-5:32 pm

1 stop21h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/23

7:28 pm-8:00 am

1 stop21h 32m

$851

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/30

11:05 am-5:57 pm

1 stop21h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/6

7:07 am-9:05 am

1 stop33h 58m

$851

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/13

11:20 am-9:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/26

6:16 pm-7:00 am

1 stop21h 44m

$851

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/5

11:20 am-10:26 am

3 stops39h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops35h 35m

$881

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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 September 12, 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 $292). Flying from Sydney 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

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 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and United 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.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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

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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.

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

    A quick flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. can take about 25h 19m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $850. There are 9781 mi between Sydney and Washington, D.C.. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($885), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. This flight start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    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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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 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 $292). Flying from Sydney 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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